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Q&A: Real Talk about Bisexuality and Visibility

As we enter Bisexual Visibility Week, we've got another post in our Q&A series from Lotus Blooms about what it means to be bisexual and why visibility matters.

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Sex Toys for Queer Folks: Why It Matters to Us

On the surface, there's very little difference between "straight" toys and "queer" toys- but it's important for queer folks to see products aimed at them. Lotus Blooms owner and educator Teal Dye explains why.
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The History of Queer Pride

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that inspired the queer Pride movement, Lotus Blooms talks about the history of our worldwide LGBTQIA Pride celebrations.

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Learning to Use Trans-Affirming Language

This week, as part of Pride month, Lotus Blooms owner and educator Teal Dye offers simple steps and resources for using trans- and nonbinary-affirming language everyday.
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Becoming an Awesome Pride Ally this June

In celebration of Pride month, we're launching #LearnwithLotusBlooms here on the blog, in our emails, and via social media to tackle Pride and queer ally education and to help our straight, cisgender friends become better allies to the LGBTQIA+ communities. See what we've got planned and get started with some advice about attending Pride events!
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