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Spill the LGBTea – 5 Common Misconceptions about Pansexuality

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What is Pansexuality?Pansexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by attraction to people regardless of their gender identity, biological sex, or gender expression. People who identify as pansexual are attracted to individuals based on their personalities, emotions, and other non-binary characteristics, rather than solely on their physical appearance or gender identity. Pansexual individuals may be attracted …

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Gender dysphoria causes people to experience intense feelings of discomfort about their gender identity—and for some, this manifests as a desire to transition from male to female or vice versa. Gender dysphoria is not a mental illness, but it can be treated with therapy and medication. It's also possible for people with gender dysphoria to live their lives without transitioning.

What is Gender Dysphoria?

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When the gender assigned at birth does not match the self-image and experiences psychological distress, this is known as gender dysphoria. It’s easy to confuse this term with transgenderism, but the two are not interchangeable. Gender dysphoria can cause significant distress and affect one’s quality of life. Gender dysphoria causes people to experience intense feelings …

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Marsha P. Johnson was one of the most prominent figures in the gay rights movement in New York City in the 1960s and 1970s. The always-smiling Johnson, homeless with HIV, was a major advocate for LGBTQ youth, AIDS and gay and transgender rights.

The Cold Case of an LGBTQ Pioneer Marsha P. Johnson

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The Always Smiling Johnson Marsha P. Johnson was one of the most prominent figures in the gay rights movement in New York City in the 1960s and 1970s. The always-smiling Johnson, homeless with HIV, was a major advocate for LGBTQ youth, AIDS, gay and transgender rights. Marsha P. Johnson was born on August 24, 1945 …

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Spill the LGBTea – Life Outside the Binary

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For all of recorded history, there have been thriving communities on almost every continent that have honored and integrated more than two genders. The use of terms like transgender and gay assumes three things: that there are only two sexes (male and female), as many as two sexual orientations (gay and straight), and only two …

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Spill the LGBTea – Debunking 5 Myths About Bisexuality

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Defining the term ‘Bisexual’ In popular culture, the term “bisexual” now has a slightly different meaning. The phrase used to describe the physical attraction to more than one gender is wide and inclusive. It’s crucial to remember that bisexuality, like other sexual identities, is diverse. A bi individual may be attracted to more than one …

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