I didn't realise people had celebrity crushes

I used to genuinely think it was a big joke. I literally didn't realise people had this 'connection' to celebrities and wanted a romantic or sexual relationship/experience with these people. I was in so much shock when I realised it wasn't a joke lmao

The protests are ongoing. Help us by spreading the news

(ID: 1: a nine image square photoset with an asexual flag in the center and eight images of chocolate and vanilla cakes, a lavender cake, and purple ombre cakes. 2: a second photoset with the same amount of photos and an asexual flag in the middle with images of garlic bread around the flag.)

Go here to comment ^ reblog to help spread the word!

This is only relevant to USians, but-- you know how you feel like there's nothing you can do about anything and online petitions are meaningless? This is not that. The government is required to read and document their consideration of every comment they receive on regulation changes like this. If you're in the US, take some time to comment. A real human will have to read your comments. This is the opposite of a meaningless petition.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-13734/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal

Go here to read the proposed rule and then here to comment.

BTW as of today (September 10th) there’s only 2 more days (comments turn off at 11:59 PM) to comment, so please do so!

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for the girlies that don't know wtf is goin on

Repeat after me trans siblings:

I am not a burden for being transgender.

Being transgender is not a mental illness.

I am allowed to present however I wish to.

I do not have to medically transition.

I do not have to socially transition.

I do not have to have gender dysphoria.

I am allowed to love my body.

I am allowed to be comfortable in my body.

Being transgender isn't defined by my dysphoria.

Being transgender isn't defined by my suffering.

His Body, His Choice. Give Trans Men a Reproductive Voice.

The funniest thing is that the stereotype that trans people will become less aromantic/asexual once they transition is false for me. I became even more aroace.

having transgender bard swag is a thankless job but someone in this godforsaken group has to do it

Aro 101 (04/??)

Can Someone Be Aromantic Even If They…

Yes! Feeling sexual attraction is not related to aromanticism, but to asexuality. So aromantic people can be sexually attracted to others and still be aromantic.

Yes! Thinking someone is good-looking / cute is actually related to aesthetic attraction, not romantic attraction. There are many other types of attraction that someone might confuse with romantic as well.

Yes! Being aromantic just means someone doesn’t experience (or experiences little) romantic attraction. It has nothing to do with what the person wants. There is actually a microlabel for aromantics who want romantic relationships - cupioromantic.

Yes! Again, being aromantic just means someone doesn’t experience (or experiences little) romantic attraction. Enjoying romance in media doesn’t necessarily mean that a person feels that kind of attraction. There is even a microlabel for people who enjoy the concept of romance but have a disconnect between it and themselves - aegoromantic.

Yes! Aromantics can like / love people in their own way. Even though they don’t feel attraction, they might want to be in a relationship for a variety of different reasons.

Yes! The explanation is the same as the one for the above question.

Yes! Aromantic is an umbrella term that encompasses everyone on the aromantic spectrum. The definition of aromantic is someone who experiences little to no romantic attraction.

Does anyone in the aromantic community feel scared to label themselves as aromantic? Because like I know I am ace but for aro I feel like I am a mix of being grey, demi, cupio so like aroflux.

I am scared that saying im aro is like me giving up on the idea of romantic love which sucks because its just the amatonormativity. Like i feel different to others in the aro community because I have experienced things I thought were crushes at the time but come to realize it might just be alterous attraction. The amatonormativity in society has basically made me that I labeling myself as aro cuts me off, of forming any type of romantic relationship in the future. Like i say i'm aroace and feel comfortable with it sometimes, but other times I get like scared that I might not be.

Sorry if this upsets anyone. I was just wondering if anyone in the aro or even the ace community has felt like this and could offer some advice.

My dear lgbt+ kids,

You are not the only one who feels that way.

Even if you feel like the first and only one, other people have been exactly where you are right now. They understand exactly what's going through your mind right now. They know how it feels. You are not alone. Someone out there gets you, I promise.

No, I will not clarify what I mean by "that way" - because whatever you first thought of, it applies to that. It applies to everything.

Humanity is, of course, a diverse bunch of unique individuals. You are unique in a beautiful way! And at the same time, there will always be people just like you. We don't all share the same experiences, feelings, and opinions... but there will always be some people who share yours.

I hope you find comfort in this. Whenever you feel alone, you are not truly alone. You'll always be connected to someone.

With all my love,

Your Tumblr Dad

I want to collect some data on transmultiphobia & multigender people's experiences with discrimination, so I made this survey! I'd very much appreciate y'all taking it and spreading it around (the latter especially if you are monogender).

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