For discussing physical and mental health
I recently read a column from a woman who’d gotten a hormonal IUD, and who ended up having an absolutely terrible time for several months. Neither her having complications with the IUD nor her doctor refusing to remove it for … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex: Contraception (02/24/2021)
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and … Continue reading Mental Health Thread 2.24.2021
Hello! And welcome to Color Outside the Lines, a weekly discussion space for people of color. Thread Rules We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White Avocados, while valued members of this … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines: Open Topic
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 02/23/2021
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: As always with the Avocado, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience with … Continue reading The Women+ Thread Reaches Out
Like many other things, sex is a skill. And it’s great if you’re good at it, but I’m sure many of us have stories of … less-than-stellar moments. Either by partners, or even ourselves (no, wait, of course not, we’re … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex: Bumbling (02/17/2021)
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and … Continue reading Mental Health Thread: 2.17.2021
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” — 02/16/2021
Hello and welcome to a bit of an experimental series. Starting today, every other installment of guy talk (about once a month) we’ll be going through Bell Hooks’ book “The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity and Love” as a way … Continue reading Guy Talk 2-15-21: The Will to Change 1 -Emotional Freedom
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: As always with the Avocado, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience with … Continue reading The Women+ Thread 2/11/21
The butt (heh) of many a joke, the focal point of many discussions, the obsession of many a person: Human anatomy! No, I don’t intend to give a lecture on it, but I was wondering if anyone had any stories, … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex: Anatomy (02/10/2021)
Hello! And welcome to Color Outside the Lines, a weekly discussion space for people of color. Thread Rules We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White Avocados, while valued members of this … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines: Adornments
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and … Continue reading Mental Health Thread 2.10.2021
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 02/09/2021
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or pansexual, trans, queer, questioning, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: As always with the Avocado, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience with … Continue reading The Women+ Post Creates
Right. Money. Das Geld. L’argent. How has that played into your dating, relationship (and sex?) life so far? That can range from splitting the bill (or not) on dates, household income if you’re living together, or whatever else you can … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex: Money (02/03/2021)
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and … Continue reading Mental Health Thread 2.3.2021
Hello! And welcome to Color Outside the Lines, a weekly discussion space for people of color. Thread Rules We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White Avocados, while valued members of this … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines: Those we love abroad
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 02/02/2021
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or pansexual, trans, queer, questioning, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
