Tag: Harmful

The Harmful Narrative Around Detransitioning

The whys of detransitioning are complicated and personal to each individual, however the most common reasons include social pressure from family and friends, underlying medical issues that are worsened by medical transition, or a misdiagnosis. While someone being misdiagnosed as transgender is ra...

The Harmful Narrative Around Detransitioning

The whys of detransitioning are complicated and personal to each individual, however the most common reasons include social pressure from family and friends, underlying medical issues that are worsened by medical transition, or a misdiagnosis. While someone being misdiagnosed as transgender is ra...

The Harmful Effects of the Term “Rice Queen” in Gay Lingo

The term “Rice Queen” is believed to have originated in the gay community in the 1980s, during a time when the HIV/AIDS epidemic was prevalent. At the time, it was common for gay men to avoid sexual contact with other men who were perceived to be at higher risk for HIV/AIDS. As a result,...