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It’s Back-To-School Season! We get that it can be an overwhelming time, so why not start the year with items that excite you and hopefully inspire others? If you aren’t sure where to start here is a quick list of some back-to-school essentials: queer edition! We hope this shopping list helps
Back to School Tips For School Staff Introduction Schools are some of the first places 2SLGBTQ+ youth start publicly expressing themselves. The allyship and safe spaces teachers, principals, and school administrators provide can be life-saving. In this guide explore some tips to help you transform your school to be more
Back to School Tips For Parents, Guardians, and Caring Adults Introduction Being an allied adult can sometimes mean you are unsure of where and how you can be supportive. In this guide, we dive into ways you can empower, support, and create a safe space for the queer youth in
Back To School Tips For Youth Introduction Heading back to school can feel overwhelming, however, we wanted to remind you to put yourself first and ensure you start the year off on the right foot by celebrating your authentic self! Check-in with yourself and prioritize your wellbeing Back to school
Welcome To Your Queer Back to School Guide Feeling overwhelmed by back-to-school season? Now more than ever, queer youth are struggling to navigate safe and welcoming spaces in school, but we have your back! In this guide, you will get access to a wide array of content for youth, allied
What is asexuality? Asexuality is arguably the least known 2SLGBTQ+ identity. Whenever I come out, I’m generally met with a myriad of confusion and questions. While understanding who I am and how I identify was hard, flourishing into being openly proud has made me so much happier. In junior high,
Queering your holidays! About – Supportive tips on navigating family and holiday gatherings as a 2SLGBTQ+ youth. The holiday season is right around the corner and while this time can bring up all kinds of feelings, It Gets Better Canada wants to outline some tools and tips to help you
Gender Affirming Fashion This article explores the transformative power of fashion in embracing one’s authentic self. Introduction In the past, I often struggled to fully embrace who I truly was, feeling constrained by societal norms and its expectations. Exploring my identity through fashion has been a crucial and transformative journey
Our Back-to-School Self-Care Guide for Queer & Questioning Students and Their Allies Back-to-school season is just around the corner. But before you run out for some new ballpoint pens—let’s hit pause for a moment. Together, with a host of experts and community collaborators, we’re helping queer and questioning youth and
Navigating Gender Dysphoria around Periods + Uterine Health Periods, cervical exams, and trips to the OBGYN can be very triggering for a lot of people for a plethora of reasons. These experiences can be especially triggering for those with a period that aren’t women (some nonbinary folks, trans-men, intersex people
