Non-monosexuality is a term that includes a wide range of identities and refers to experiences of attraction that don’t fall under the categories of exclusively heterosexual or exclusively homosexual attraction, such as bisexuality and asexuality. Non-monosexuality challenges the very categorization of sexuality itself. It subverts the notion that sexuality is fixed and definable—that it’s a stable and reliable point from which to form identity. Both bisexuality and asexualit

For many of us, perimenopause arrives without warning. One day we feel like ourselves—capable, grounded, and clear—and the next, it’s as if our body and mind no longer play by the same rules. Suddenly, we’re wide awake at 3 a.m., heart racing, thoughts spinning, profuse sweating, and emotions high. We start to wonder: Is something wrong with me? We’re not crazy. We’re changing. Perimenopause is the natural, often misunderstood transition before menopause that can last up to a

ADHD is a well-known but often misunderstood mental health diagnosis. Although attitudes around ADHD, which stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are becoming less stigmatized as research on the topic grows, many people still have negative perceptions of it. For a long time, it was seen as something children grow out of, but ADHD persists into adulthood for most people with a childhood diagnosis. Unfortunately, there are still lots of misconceptions about peopl

Substance use is often seen as the problem itself—something to fix, stop, or eliminate. But for many people, substance use is not the beginning of their story; it’s what comes after. It’s the bandage they reach for when the pain becomes unbearable. It’s an attempt to quiet the noise of trauma, loneliness, rejection, or despair. To truly address substance use, we must look beneath it—to the unhealed wounds it tries to numb. The Need to Numb When someone turns to alcohol, drugs