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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...

Aug 24, 20212 min read

What is Non-Monogamy?

In our last post we discussed monogamy, so this week we’re covering (some) alternatives to monogamous relationships! It’s important to...

Jul 27, 20214 min read

Back to the basics: Sex

To begin, this week we’re talking about sex.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 19, 20214 min read

Relationship Red Flags: Non-Monogamy

I put myself in a particular challenge with our mini curriculum this week. After four wonderful full zines in our “Non-exhaustive guide...

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...