I second the idea that attraction and the expression thereof are different things. Especially if a lot of the people you're meeting don't realize...
I think there's a tremendous amount of variety in the agender experience of dysphoria, especially when it comes to physical dysphoria. While some...
Well, the ACLU is on your side (and has been known to write letters to schools): Title IX: It’s Not Just about Sports. So is Lambda Legal, who've...
Why don't you ask her? If she's comfortable making fun of the guy, she's probably comfortable talking about it: "Hey mom, you know your faaavorite...
Private messages exist on EC, but they're restricted to folks who've been around for a while (50 posts), seem generally honest & well-intentioned....
The "danger to yourself or others" rule is a pretty standard one in a lot of places, but you can definitely ask your school counselor to explain...
Unless your parents are violent or otherwise abusive people, you can safely ask them for help with this. If it's too scary to ask face-to-face,...
Selfishness is in what you do, not what you like. I don't have to like turning my partner's dirty socks right-side-out in order for our laundry...
If you were finding yourself experiencing recurring fixations on much younger people, I'd be the first to suggest you seek help, but that doesn't...
Dear Past Self, Wear your &$@#!% bicycle helmet. Every Time. Nasty things will happen if you don't. (Trust me, I'm your future self, I know.)...
Not everyone's gender identity is neatly encapsulated by a one-word description. Maybe you'll find a label that's right for you, maybe you won't,...
I've done some TEFL work in both East and South Asia, and I have to second candyjiru's suggestion that discretion is generally the wisest policy...
Yep, pretty much the same as others have already described. I almost never bother specifying any further than "bi" or "not picky" in casual...
Some clarifications & follow-up: Most authorities recommend a pap smear once every 2-3 years for any cervix-owning person who has ever been...
You can refuse, although it won't necessarily stop your doctors from pestering you. They may be able to refuse to continue your prescription if...
As a general rule, I don't keep secrets from my partner, but I could wait a few days if our child needed time to gather his or her thoughts before...
Friendship first is always a good idea. It's never fun when you realize the person you've been dating for the past X months, gotten attached to,...
Or buy yourself a cute lesbian-themed t-shirt and wear it when you take your new profile pic.
It may make a difference exactly how you've come to discover this aspect of your dad's sexuality, too. If you've seen your dad's male significant...
Or find a girlfriend, and update your relationship status to include her.