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What It’s Like to Live in a World Not Designed For You
Health

What It’s Like to Live in a World Not Designed For You

“My two greatest challenges stem from the physical environment and society’s assumptions.”
This Is What Your LGBTQ Classmates Want You to Know About Them
Sexual Health + Identity

This Is What Your LGBTQ Classmates Want You to Know About Them

Take notes.
Zayn Malik Said He Used to Be Screened in Airports Because of His Name
Spirituality

Zayn Malik Said He Used to Be Screened in Airports Because of His Name

"They said it was something to do with my name, it was flagging something on their system…”
This Girl Came Out to Her Mormon Church — Then Her Mic Cut Off
Sexual Health + Identity

This Girl Came Out to Her Mormon Church — Then Her Mic Cut Off

It's unclear exactly what happened but she didn't deliver the full testimony.
Chelsea Clinton Defended Sean Spicer After He Was Fat-Shamed By Steve Bannon
Mental Health

Chelsea Clinton Defended Sean Spicer After He Was Fat-Shamed By Steve Bannon

"Fat shaming isn't a joke I find funny. Ever."
I'm Transgender and Wearing a Swimsuit Helped Me Love My Body
Health

I'm Transgender and Wearing a Swimsuit Helped Me Love My Body

"I realized I could love my body and still want to change it."
Lucy Hale Has Apologized For Calling Herself "Fat"
Mental Health

Lucy Hale Has Apologized For Calling Herself "Fat"

"I'm extremely sorry"
These Internet Stars Read Their Instagram Comments Out Loud — And it Made Them SO Happy
This Instagram Totally DEBUNKS Hot Dog Legs
Mental Health

This Instagram Totally DEBUNKS Hot Dog Legs

Feel free to post your thighs in any pose on Instagram this summer.
YouTuber Shannon Beveridge Has the BEST Advice About Support Systems for Queer Teens
Sexual Health + Identity

YouTuber Shannon Beveridge Has the BEST Advice About Support Systems for Queer Teens

Even if it's not at home.
This Instagrammer Posted Herself in a Bikini to Get Rid of Her Self-Doubt
Mental Health

This Instagrammer Posted Herself in a Bikini to Get Rid of Her Self-Doubt

She's determined to have a good summer.
Netflix's New Series Is About a Teen With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Health

Netflix's New Series Is About a Teen With Autism Spectrum Disorder

It starts streaming this summer.
Scientists Just Figured Out Why Getting Diarrhea Is a GOOD Thing
Health

Scientists Just Figured Out Why Getting Diarrhea Is a GOOD Thing

It turns out your runs serve a purpose.
Lucy Hale Called Herself Fat on Instagram and People Are NOT Happy
Mental Health

Lucy Hale Called Herself Fat on Instagram and People Are NOT Happy

Body-shaming is never OK.
This Is What Real Suicide Attempt Survivors Think of 13 Reasons Why
Mental Health

This Is What Real Suicide Attempt Survivors Think of 13 Reasons Why

"It had good intentions, but fell short."
This Teen's High School Yearbook Quote Makes an Important Point About Dress Codes
Identity

This Teen's High School Yearbook Quote Makes an Important Point About Dress Codes

"We shouldn't be missing class due to someone objectifying us."
6 Things Anyone Who's Been Sexually Abused By a Relative Needs to Know
Sexual Health + Identity

6 Things Anyone Who's Been Sexually Abused By a Relative Needs to Know

Healing can take different forms.
How Being Gay and Chronically Ill Changed My Outlook on Life
Sexual Health + Identity

How Being Gay and Chronically Ill Changed My Outlook on Life

"It taught me how to advocate for myself and for others."
Why LGBTQ Advocates Are WORRIED About the New Changes to Transgender Student Protections
Sexual Health + Identity

Why LGBTQ Advocates Are WORRIED About the New Changes to Transgender Student Protections

Explicit language surrounding bathrooms seem to be missing.