Looking for gender neutral skincare? I’ve been desperately trying to solve a skincare problem: How do I keep my face clean and looking good while on the road, camping, outdoors, hiking, swimming, etc? I have combination skin on my face, meaning I have the fun combination of acne and congestion with flaky, dry skin. I
Self care gifts are a wonderful way to show your support and care for your friends, family, community, and especially, yourself. I’ve compiled some of my favorite self-care items for this gift guide. Get inspired to give rejuvenating presents your friends will love. Calming Heat Neck Wrap with Lavender for Back Pain, Stiff Neck &
We appreciate our nonbinary friends! As the holiday season approaches, this is a great time to gather gifts for nonbinary friends. Gift guides are often gender-based (we hate that): “Best gifts for Men/Women/Girls/Boys”. So this gift guide recommends some neat presents for people of all genders (including nonbinary genders). If you’re really not sure what
Choosing they/them pronouns instead of he/him or she/her pronouns is a personal decision. Each person has their own reasons why certain pronouns are right for them. But a reader asked me this question and I wanted to address it. Why use they/them pronouns instead of he or she? They/them pronouns are different than she/her or
Your nonbinary partner, friend, or family member loves to cook! And you love to support them (and eat their tasty creations!) Here are some ideas for the best gift ideas for home chefs, great for all genders! With the holiday season approaching, check out these quality products that will make cooking easier and more enjoyable.
Aren’t they/them pronouns confusing when you’re talking about one person in a group and it’s unclear who you mean? I get asked this SO OFTEN! Yeah, pronouns can be confusing, especially if you are talking about more than one person. Does “they” refer to Jenn, or Bob, or both of them? In this example, I’d
It might be imposter syndrome. It might be the discomfort of assigning yourself a label. Or it might be that you’re just questioning your gender identity and haven’t reached a conclusion. But many people at some point feel bad about not being trans enough. I would say most people I know who have worried about
We are here, and we are going to stay here. All around the world, cultures have people who are not men or women. Children who have never met a visibly nonbinary person or heard of the concept still sometimes grow up to be nonbinary. (Hello, it’s me!) Even if we are ignored, vilified, or bullied
Trauma responses are partially instinctual, partially learned behaviors that people do involuntarily in stressful or abusive situations. A trauma response may not be entirely in response to the current situation. If what’s happening now reminds a person of past trauma, even subconsciously, they may react as if the past trauma is happening now. This post
Martial arts training is one of the few situations where people learn how to yell. Most children are told not to yell or to be quiet; some children more than others. “Use your indoor voice!” Yelling can be a means of violence. Like learning how to punch or kick, learning how to yell in an
