Recently honored in the ABC series “When We Rise”, the openly gay artist is remembered for designing the unifying symbol of the LGBT community and movement.
The rainbow flag was first designed and handmade in 1978. A rainbow was used to reflect the fact that LGBT people are of natural beauty. The first flag was flown on June 25, 1978 at San Francisco Pride, with 8 colors. Each had its own meaning: hot pink for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic/art, blue for harmony, and violet for the spirit. Following the assassination of influential leader Harvey Milk, the flag was in high demand and was revised to retain efficiency. Nowadays, the flag is shown as having 6 evens colors, having dropped hot pink and turquoise.
(Original flag design, 1978)
Now we must remember Mr. Baker as designing the seminal symbol for our people. Gone are the days of the pink triangle–we define ourselves. Thank you for giving us this beautiful symbol. The Pride Flag is something that has given us the image for our pride and community. There is nothing I would rather assign myself to more than the rainbow. We will always remember you.
can girls stop judging other girls for not using tampons
it’s literally annoying sometimes when i’m talking to someone and we talkin about girl problems and they’re like OMG HOW CAN YOU WEAR THAT DIAPER JUST TRY TAMPONS like some people can’t physically wear tampons so frick off pls
When I was a freshman in high school, we were changing int he bathroom for gym and a senior asked if anyone had an extra pad. This girl goes, “No. I’m not fucking twelve.”
NEVER SAY THAT. Some women physically can’t use tampons. And personally, I have anxiety about having them in all the time because of toxic shock, so I occasionally go a couple hours with just a pad. Don’t make fun of anyone for this
Also, honestly, some of the newer brands of pads (Always Infinity, IMHO) are so thin and comfortable that I’ve used them for an entire cycle, nothing else, and was fine.
Yeah, I prefer something internal (tampons or, usually, a Diva cup). But internal stuff is always its own hassle, just a different one; and for some people that outweighs that weird gushy feeling when you cough/sneeze/stand up after a while.
And GTFO with that “twelve” comment, I didn’t get my period until a few days before I turned fifteen.
I’ve worn pads only for 18 years (since my son was born). Tampons got really uncomfortable about he was born. Always Infinity is amazing and I honestly don’t feel like I’m wearing a pad at all.
I’m pretty much pads only and have been my whole life because a) to me they’re more comfortable and b) when I was a teenager (in the 90s) my mom always said she’d tell me how to use them later, and didn’t, which resulted in me being 18, in boot camp, getting coached outside the stall on how to use a tampon by three other girls. And I’d never had a thing up there before.
So yeah, I’m just generally more comfortable with pads. And pad technology has come a LONG way in 20 years. (I am old enough to remember when wings were a new thing. And a godsend)
Tampons fucking HURT. I don’t understand how people can find them more comfortable than pads. I don’t know if anyone else experiences it, but my cramps are always so much worse when I wear them.
Why does anyone judge anyone for this?! Where I was there was kind of a stigma against tampons, I guess because you were putting something up there and that wasn’ t very virginal or whatever. I don’t even know.
I’ve worn both and other stuff besides. Now I prefer my Thinx underwear because they’re comfy for me. I also like tampons, because I can’t handle the squishy feeling and sometimes pads chafe, but no one’s experience is universal. One of my friend’s used to swear by instead, but I could feel it the whole time and it was so comfortable. Gf wants me to try divacup because she loves hers and maybe I will too. There are so many different products because vaginas and their owners are different!
Also, funny story: When my mom taught me to use a tampon (standing outside the bathroom talking me through it), she failed to make it clear that applicators came in 2 parts, so I only took one out. Never have I felt anything so uncomfortable!!! So whatever you use, don’t do it that way!
April Fool’s Day is in a few days, and I just wanted to make this clear.
This blog is safe, and I can promise you no screamers, nothing emotionally abusive, no fake posts, and nothing to intentionally trigger disassociation. You are safe here.
today is transgender day of visibility, so a friendly important reminder to cis people, especially those who call themselves allies,
today is not a day for you to out your trans friends/acquaintances, because of “pride and visibility.” That’s not supportive, it’s dangerous. If you know someone is closeted, do not pressure them to post selfies or come out or whatever today. use the pronouns they need to use in public for their safety.
if you want to be supportive today, reblog selfies and information by people who are out and want their voices boosted. donate to trans charities and gofundmes/donation posts on here, if you’re in a monetary situation you can do so. check in on your trans/nb friends (privately) and see if they’re doing okay.
cis people can and are encouraged to reblog this for reference and to inform other cis people.
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