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Queer Sex Ed CC
Apr 14, 20232 min read
The Medicalization of Queerness
Queerness means many different things to different people. It is both an identity and a community, a way of being and a way of...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Sep 29, 20223 min read
No on is “too young” for queer representation.
Growing up, it is important to see yourself reflected in the world around you. This is how we grow and learn and feel like we can find...
Queer Sex Ed CC
May 6, 20222 min read
To be or not to be (gendered…)
Gender is a big topic. We hear a lot about how gender is fluid, how gender is or isn't determined by biology, how gender is changing, and...
Queer Sex Ed CC
May 3, 20223 min read
Cultural Cisgenderism
“I am not trapped by my body. I am trapped by your beliefs.” - Sass Rogando SaSot A study by Kennedy and Hellen (2010) suggests that for...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Mar 15, 20225 min read
Trans Youth Moral Panic Debunked.
The recent anti-trans directive in Texas is the newest chapter in a long line of anti-trans legislation fueled by myths and media....
Queer Sex Ed CC
Nov 16, 20213 min read
G(END)er Alienation
Al Albertson (they/them) Definitions and identities intersect but very rarely align. Realizing I was non-binary was more difficult for me...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Jul 27, 20214 min read
Back to the basics: Sex
To begin, this week we’re talking about sex.
Queer Sex Ed CC
Jul 6, 20214 min read
Trauma and the Mind-body Connection
This week QSECC is teaming up with sex and relationships therapist Coty Nolin MFT (she/her) to talk about trauma and the Mind-Body...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Jun 7, 20216 min read
Yes, No, Maybe: A Sexual Inventory Stocklist
(Note: This zine and blogpost is a collaborative work between us at Scarleteen. The information and some of the text from this article...
Queer Sex Ed CC
May 12, 20215 min read
Gender Expansive Puberty: an Educational Guide
Learning about puberty is the epitome of the awkward, cis-centered sex education that most of us remember receiving back in middle school...
Queer Sex Ed CC
May 5, 20218 min read
The Complexities of Coming Out
When I was in my early teens, I thought coming out was going to be my formative queer experience. I remember every queer character’s...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Apr 28, 20216 min read
Why do I have to come out?
A zine exploring the social-historical context of “coming out." I’m a big believer that “coming out” shouldn’t have to be necessary. This...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Mar 30, 20212 min read
The Social Construction of Gender: An Educational Reflection
What do people mean when we say gender is “made up” or constructed? And what is a social construct anyway? This is a topic we'll create...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Mar 8, 20214 min read
Deconstructing the Biological Gender Binary
This week we’re tackling the transphobia toolbox’s favorite catchphrase: “you can’t argue with science.” But we’re here to lay it all...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Feb 26, 20212 min read
Deconstructing the Heteronormativity Binary
This week, we're exploring the gay/straight binary, the consequences of compulsory heterosexuality, and the naturalization of...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Feb 25, 20214 min read
Deconstructing the Gender Euphoria/Dysphoria Binary
Queer Sex Ed CC is continuing our new series all about breaking down binaries! For this zine, I broke down the often assumed binary...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Feb 16, 20213 min read
The Myth of Binaries
Trigger warning: discussion of medical racism. Human cognition tends to revolve around finding patterns. We are excellent at finding...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Jan 29, 20214 min read
Working Through Jealousy
Jealousy, a feeling most of us have experienced yet we have so few skills to manage and discuss it. I cannot count the number of times...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Jan 15, 20214 min read
What is the "Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum?"
We are hesitant but excited to say that the Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum is undoubtedly growing, and fast! In the 3 months that this...
Queer Sex Ed CC
Jan 8, 20215 min read
Communication, what is it and how do I do it?
When I was 17, I wanted to express to my first long-term partner that I felt like I wanted to be with other people when I went to...
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