Author: The Church of Tinkerbell

Social Relations

Healing from Shame: How Body-Positive Culture Can Help Undo Over-Sexualized Responses to Nudity

In this post, we dive into the deep impact of growing up in a body-shaming, purity-driven culture—and how those early messages shape our inner responses to nudity and sexuality. We explore how cultures like the Netherlands and Scandinavia approach the body with openness and respect, and what we can learn from them. Most importantly, we walk through practical, compassionate steps for healing from shame, unlearning over-sexualized reactions, and reclaiming a sense of safety and joy in our own skin. Whether you’re deconstructing purity culture, healing from trauma, or simply curious about body positivity, this episode offers insight, tools, and hope.

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The Weaponization of Detransition: How Republicans Are Using Rare Cases to Undermine Trans Rights

Republican lawmakers have weaponized the rare phenomenon of detransition to attack transgender rights, using “Detrans Awareness Day” as a political tool rather than an effort to genuinely support detransitioners. In reality, studies show that detransition is rare, with the vast majority of cases occurring due to external pressures such as discrimination, financial barriers, and lack of support—not because individuals regret transitioning. Research confirms that only 1-2% of trans people detransition due to identity-related reasons, while gender-affirming care has extremely low regret rates (below 1%).

By exaggerating detransition cases and falsely presenting transition as inherently dangerous, conservatives are misleading the public, justifying bans on gender-affirming care, and making it harder for trans people to live safely and authentically. The real solution is reducing societal stigma, increasing support for trans individuals, and ensuring access to affirming care. Rather than focusing on misleading narratives, we should work toward a world where all gender-diverse individuals can thrive without fear or coercion.

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