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8 of the Best Nonbinary Names, Ever!

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A nonbinary name is one that is gender-neutral and is commonly used by men, women and anyone in-between. There are many reasons why you might want to use a nonbinary name for your child or  yourself.

Whether it’s to prevent gender stereotyping or because it’s desirable to have, choosing a nonbinary name is a great way to go in today’s modern world.

Continue reading and I’ll walk you through some of my favorite nonbinary names, including what they mean and why they’re compelling. [Read more…] about 8 of the Best Nonbinary Names, Ever!

The Gender Spectrum: A Scientist Explains Why Gender Isn’t Binary

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The gender spectrum is an understanding that gender is not binary (female/male), but a rather a spectrum of biological, mental and emotional traits that exist along a continuum.

In contrast, the gender binary, also called gender binarism or genderism, is the belief that gender is composed of two distinct and opposite genders (female and male) in which there is not overlap.

Unfortunately for those who believe in a gender binary, it is not scientifically or medically correct.

Today, numerous scientific fields, including biology, endocrinology, physiology, genetics, neuroscience, and reproductive science, have confirmed that sex and gender exist as a spectrum, both for humans and across the animal kingdom. [Read more…] about The Gender Spectrum: A Scientist Explains Why Gender Isn’t Binary

What Does It Mean to Identify as Cisgender?

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What does cigender mean and how did the term come about? If you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. The short answer is that a cisgender person is someone who identifies with the same gender that they were assigned at birth.

The term “cis” is a Latin prefix that means:

  • “On this side”

In contrast, “trans” is a Latin prefix that means:

  • “On the other side”

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11 of the Best LGBTQ Friendly Colleges in USA

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Looking for a LGBTQ friendly college? I understand and encourage this, because some colleges are unquestionably more LGBTQ+ friendly than others.

College is a time to discover who you are without feeling restrained by other’s opinions. When you’re coming of age as part of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s critical to live and learn within an atmosphere that will support who you are at your core.

Choosing the wrong college could also affect your mental health, your safety and your future. [Read more…] about 11 of the Best LGBTQ Friendly Colleges in USA

Karamo from Queer Eye: From MTV Star to Queer Eye Fab 5

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Unless you’ve been offline and away from television, you’ve probably heard of Karamo from Queer Eye. Queer Eye is a reality television series by Netflix in which five gay men known as the Fab Five sweep into town and makeover different “heroes” who need a little help learning to care for themselves. One of the Fab Five, Karamo Brown, has led a fascinating life that led him on a path to the Netflix reality show.

Karamo from Queer Eye is a single black gay father of two boys who has starred in everything from MTV reality shows to The Princess Diaries. Read on to learn more about his life and the path that brought him into the Fab Five. [Read more…] about Karamo from Queer Eye: From MTV Star to Queer Eye Fab 5