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Education, Health & Wellbeing, Other, Politics

Fearing the Hair

March 22, 2023March 20, 2023 bohemianhumanist

Having body hair - anywhere except on the scalp - is seen by most women as a drag, a pet peeve, or even disgusting. It's something to be ashamed of, something to get rid of, something to cover up. I understand that; I've grown up with that societal expectation around me. From friends, from family,… Continue reading Fearing the Hair

autism, Favourites, Health & Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity

Androgyny and Autism

February 22, 2023February 21, 2023 bohemianhumanist

If you know me, the fact that I recently buzzed my hair short is old news. It's something I had wanted to do for at least two years, but fear has held me back. Fear of what others might think, that I would hate it and would have to suffer the consequences - fear of… Continue reading Androgyny and Autism