Em Win

Writer

Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Em now lives in Los Angeles where she does many odd jobs in addition to writing. When she’s not sending 7-minute voice messages to friends and family, she enjoys swimming, yoga, candle-making, tarot, drag, and talking about the Enneagram.

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The Eras of My Bisexuality

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Running Away, Running Home: A Bipolar Queer’s Path to Family

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I Was Supposed To Be Good At Math

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I’m a Therapist, and I Have Imposter Syndrome, Too

I can have imposter syndrome and be a good therapist. In fact, I wouldn’t be a good therapist if I didn’t at least try to practice what I preach.

Em Win —

Feb 27, 2025

first person

20 Thoughts From My Twenties on My 30th Birthday

I’m 30 today! AH! I write that statement with an equal amount of dread and excitement bubbling in my chest.

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Feb 16, 2025

"I'm afraid that this might hurt the both of us."

dating

‘Is It a Good Idea To Date a Girl With Internalized Homophobia?’

“She said that we couldn’t date properly because we were both girls because of our religion.”

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Feb 11, 2025

first person

How I’m Honoring Lunar New Year in a Very Gay Way

As a queer Asian person, the year of the snake really excites me.

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Feb 8, 2025

personality quiz

quizzes

Quiz: Tell Us Your Holiday Plans and We’ll Tell You What Movie-Musical Your Life Is

We all could stand to embrace a little more main character energy.

Em Win —

Dec 22, 2024

holiday gift guide

holigays

What Supplies To Buy for All Kinds of DIY Holiday Gift Projects

From clay projects to candle making, here’s what you need to DIY your holiday gifts this year!

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Dec 4, 2024

florida

first person

Playing Gay ‘Survivor’ in Florida Reminded Me of the Power of Play

Out-gay, Out-slay, and Out-sport are the three pillars of OUTVIVOR, a Survivor-inspired weekend birthed by OUT Sports, an Orlando queer sports league started by John Teixeira in 2018.

Em Win —

Oct 17, 2024

All the animals hug Roz in The Wild Robot

movie reviews

‘The Wild Robot’ Is an Unexpected Depiction of Queer Found Family

This may be a sizzling hot take, but Chris Sanders’ The Wild Robot is a queer film.

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Oct 10, 2024

ranked by lesbianism

comedy

Fall Activities, Ranked by Bisexuality

Tell me why every bisexual you know does some type of puzzle at least once a week. Scientists should study this.

Em Win —

Sep 23, 2024

survivor

the circle

first person

I’ve Always Loved Deception

As I begin my career as a therapist, I have to hide parts of myself.

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Aug 28, 2024

fatness

health

Was Ozempic Right For Me?

Fat people have long been stigmatized and harshly judged as not “doing enough” to take care of themselves, disregarding the impact of socioeconomic factors on people’s access to healthy food…

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Aug 6, 2024

chappell roan

personality quiz

quizzes

Quiz: Pick Chappell Roan Lyrics and We’ll Plan Your Staycation

I present to you the ultimate quiz for a queer broke summer; give me your favorite Chappell Roan lyrics, and I’ll tell you what to do on your staycation.

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Jul 14, 2024

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