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Being Disabled Gave Me a Fear of Public Bathrooms
Health

Being Disabled Gave Me a Fear of Public Bathrooms

"While some people were afraid of heights or spiders, I had an irrational fear of bathrooms."
19 Ridiculous Things About My Chronic Pain I’m Tired of Hearing
Health

19 Ridiculous Things About My Chronic Pain I’m Tired of Hearing

“I understand, I broke my leg once.”
Bridget Malcolm Pens Essay About Her Battle With Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Mental Health

Bridget Malcolm Pens Essay About Her Battle With Anxiety and Panic Attacks

“I spent a lot of time resolutely ignoring very real danger signs that I had a panic attack on the horizon.”
Maine Just Took a Step to Ban Conversion Therapy
Sexual Health + Identity

Maine Just Took a Step to Ban Conversion Therapy

A bill passed the House, but it could face tougher odds in the Senate.
How Instagram May Help — And Hurt — People With Orthorexia
Mental Health

How Instagram May Help — And Hurt — People With Orthorexia

Social media may be a double-edged sword.
The Teen Throwing a Pride Festival in Mike Pence's Hometown Said It Started as a School Project
Sexual Health + Identity

The Teen Throwing a Pride Festival in Mike Pence's Hometown Said It Started as a School Project

Erin Bailey told Teen Vogue she's doing it for the community, not to spite Pence.
Native American Tribes Are Suing the Opioid Industry As People Continue to Die
Mental Health

Native American Tribes Are Suing the Opioid Industry As People Continue to Die

"As a Native woman... I’ve witnessed the full extent of the opioid epidemic in Indian Country first hand."
Kylie Jenner Orchestrated a Sex Reveal for Her Pregnant Friend
Sexual Health + Identity

Kylie Jenner Orchestrated a Sex Reveal for Her Pregnant Friend

But is it necessary?
Women Are Less Likely to Use Condoms During Period Sex
Sexual Health + Identity

Women Are Less Likely to Use Condoms During Period Sex

A new survey shed light on exactly what women think about condoms.
This Film Shows Why Bystander Intervention Is So Important When it Comes to Sexual Assault
Sexual Health + Identity

This Film Shows Why Bystander Intervention Is So Important When it Comes to Sexual Assault

Could bystander intervention have changed the Steubenville rape case?
Gigi Hadid Thinks Body Shamers Are "Nonsense," But Said the Comments Still Hurt
Mental Health

Gigi Hadid Thinks Body Shamers Are "Nonsense," But Said the Comments Still Hurt

"People are quick to say, 'I used to love Gigi’s body, and now she just gave in.'"
KJ Apa Clapped Back at an Athlete Who Said Gay People Go to "Hell"
Spirituality

KJ Apa Clapped Back at an Athlete Who Said Gay People Go to "Hell"

"What gives you the right to condemn? Are you perfect?"
Demi Lovato Seemingly Responded to Rumors About Her Sobriety
Identity

Demi Lovato Seemingly Responded to Rumors About Her Sobriety

"I don't have to defend anything."
Tessa Thompson Sent an Important Reminder About Who "PYNK" Really Celebrates
Sexual Health + Identity

Tessa Thompson Sent an Important Reminder About Who "PYNK" Really Celebrates

She's here for all women, not just some.
Mariah Carey Opened Up About Having Bipolar Disorder to Beat Stigma
Mental Health

Mariah Carey Opened Up About Having Bipolar Disorder to Beat Stigma

“It does not have to define you and I refuse to allow it to define me or control me.”
A Student Is Accusing Michigan State of Mishandling Her Alleged Sexual Assault
Sexual Health + Identity

A Student Is Accusing Michigan State of Mishandling Her Alleged Sexual Assault

A student said the school encouraged her not to report her alleged assault by three basketball players.
This Is What's Stopping People From Getting Treated for HIV
Sexual Health + Identity

This Is What's Stopping People From Getting Treated for HIV

Hint: Stigma may have a lot to do with it.
Paris Jackson Explains Why HIV/AIDS Awareness Is Close to Her Heart
Health

Paris Jackson Explains Why HIV/AIDS Awareness Is Close to Her Heart

“We have a collective responsibility to demand and lead.”
The Story of My First Period, and Why I’m Not Ashamed of It
Sexual Health + Identity

The Story of My First Period, and Why I’m Not Ashamed of It

Nadya Okamoto details her first menstruation, and why she’s fighting against the stigma around periods.