Madazon Can-Can (they/them) is a nonbinary SLC-based sexuality educator, clown, burlesquer, drag thing, puppeteer, etc.—a true jack of all trades! In this interview, we discuss what it’s like to be an ex-Mormon "shame anarchist" in a Mormon-centric area, sexuality and gender, relationships, and societal expectations they love to defy!

Instagram: @madazon_can_can / @sinandsaltslc

Website: https://www.madazoncancan.com/

While cleaning out his closet in preparation for a move to Los Angeles, Sebastien reflects on his life. Sebastien also examines the different metaphors associated with the closet and queer life that have been popularized by western culture.

Personal journey about recognizing the signs and dangers of gaslighting.

Onyx Reigns (they/them) is a queer non binary Afro-Latine drag performer and activist. They want to challenge beliefs about what drag can mean while creating a platform that embraces Black and Brown bodies, queer folx, and femmes. In this interview, we discuss the intersection of drag with POC, queer, and non binary identities, queerparenthood, and activism in today’s world.

Personal reflection of the author’s journey and exploration into spirituality to help overcome, relinquish, and grow from the trauma of a strict religious upbringing.

Interview with rIVerse - the internationally acclaimed music group, heralded for its high concept art pop and inclusive messaging.

A personal journey of discovering how setting personalized morning routines can help you stay in touch with your inner self, creating practices built with discipline and self-love.

How do you know when to give up on a friendship? Some friendships will die no matter how much water, sunlight, and care you pour into the relationship. Sebastien tells us about accepting the death of a friendship and the growth that resulted from this acceptance. Although some people have to exit our lives –they make space for others to enter.

A personal journey of learning that it’s never too late to get the help one needs.

Hot Girl Summer has arrived, but what does it even mean to have a hot girl summer? Taylor walks us through the evolution of hot girl summer, a concept created by Meg the Stallion, and all the different definitions of hot girl summer that exist–including insights from the Bitter Blush team on what hot girl summer means to them.

Discussion about the nationalization of Juneteenth regarding the joy this brings and the necessity of implementing more than just a holiday to protect Black communities.

Plastic surgery has become commonplace in the U.S. How do social media and other forms of media affect the prevalence of plastic surgery? Is plastic surgery a confidence booster or an unhealthy coping mechanism? A reflection about body image, media, the paradox of perfection, and the complexity surrounding discussions about plastic surgery.

An intimate account of a lesbian youth's experience coming out as gay to their mother at age thirteen and one's relationship with their sexuality—the journey to celebrating pride month, attaining their first pride flag, and the significance of what the pride flag represents for them.

Explanation of thanatology and how it can be used to help overcome loss and shadow loss, alike.

Michelle/PolyamorousWhileAsian (she/her/hers) is a Portland-based queer solo polyamorous Asian American woman. In this interview, we discuss her journey through non-monogamy and it's developed for her, how non-monogamy/open relationships are not just for white people, intentional relationships regardless of monogamy or non-monogamy, and privilege in dating.

An honors student's experience shows us how academic success isn't everything. Society creates a narrow definition of success, defined as academic achievement. Ultimately, academic success does not equate to one's capabilities. We need to start nurturing the idea that students' identities are so much more than their academics if we want to improve mental health and the well-being of students everywhere.

Exposé highlighting the importance of providing accurate minority representation in school systems, without the interference of institutionalized suppression and censorship.

Sydney Rae Chin (she/her/hers) is a self described "queer, polyamorous, third-generation Chinese-American woman." In this interview, we discuss our experiences as queer (East) Asian American femmes, healing from sexual violence and how to celebrate oneself after trauma, how survivors can adopt abolition/restorative justice, and intra/pan-Asian community activism/struggles.

A personal journey describing how to cope with the trials and tribulations that come with emotional management and maintenance.

An exploration of how Black Trauma has been portrayed in entertainment media throughout history.