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Glossary of LGBTQ Terminology

August 28, 2021 Dana

Language within the community is constantly shifting and evolving. This glossary defines some common terminology related to gender and sexuality. Some historical terms which have fallen out of current commonly accepted usage have been excluded. I have also not included… Read moreGlossary of LGBTQ Terminology

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LGBT Acronyms, or “Alphabet Soup”

July 28, 2021 Dana

Navigating all the terminology in the LGBTQ community can be challenging! Even if you belong to the community, it can be hard to keep up. Language is constantly evolving. The LGBTQIA community is diverse. Our relationships to gender and sexuality… Read moreLGBT Acronyms, or “Alphabet Soup”

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Why is finding LGBTQ affirming therapy hard?

July 28, 2021 Dana

A lot of LGBTQ / LGBTQIA individuals I know are skeptical of the mental health field. And with good reason! Even though I am a drama therapist, I would never judge someone for not feeling comfortable seeking therapy. But why… Read moreWhy is finding LGBTQ affirming therapy hard?

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Thoughts on Street Harassment

October 30, 2014January 19, 2015 Dana

Last Friday night was perhaps the first time I’ve felt legitimately unsafe walking the streets of Austin since I moved here a little over a year ago. I wanted to attend a Halloween event at a queer-friendly bar downtown, and… Read moreThoughts on Street Harassment

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Here. Queer. Get Used to It.

October 19, 2014January 19, 2015 Dana

I guess this is late as far as National Coming Out Day, but I just got asked why I identify as queer instead of bisexual. It’s not the first time I’ve been asked lately, so I thought I might as… Read moreHere. Queer. Get Used to It.

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Bob’s Burgers and Genderfluid Gene

July 10, 2014July 29, 2024 Dana

I’ve been rewatching old episodes of Bob’s Burgers. In a lot of ways, the show could be considered the most sex-positive show on televison. Tina’s awkward budding sexuality gets talked about a lot on the Internet, and is certainly noteworthy…. Read moreBob’s Burgers and Genderfluid Gene

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Who Needs to Change?

September 2, 2013 Dana

In my past apartment I lived in a clothing optional environment. It’s definitely my preference. I also lived that way in college when I roomed with my best friend and her mother. It just wasn’t a big deal if I popped… Read moreWho Needs to Change?

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