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‘I Can’t Tell if My Friend Is MAHA and It’s Freaking Me Out’

“I recently made a joke to her about seed oils and she got REALLY WEIRD.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

Sep 30, 2025

The author's strength coach Vinny, the author's friend Brendan, and the author Stef Rubino at the gym posing

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I Never Thought I’d Love Powerlifting; Now I’m Training for My First Competition

Tomorrow, I take the platform to see what year and some change has done to my body, my drive, and my spirit.

Stef Rubino

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Nov 17, 2023

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F*ck It All Fall

Let’s do it, queers. Let’s embrace our seasonal chaotic energy and manifest it into long-term, healthy decisions!

Em Win

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Oct 16, 2023

1. a jar of KOS birthday cake flavored protein powder. 2. a jar of Four Sigmatic Organic Protein in creamy cacao. 3. a container of ghost protein powder in pancake batter flavor

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Vegan Protein Powders, Ranked From Vulgar to Chuggable

As a friend said, “I would not normally think about drinking pancake batter.”

Nico

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Oct 9, 2023

A multi-layered collage of corduroy fabric, in dark brown, then red, and finally pink. On top of the pink fabric is the outline of a person's body with buttons outlining reproductive organs.

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Endometriosis No Longer Keeps Me From My Best Queer Sex

For the first time I was able to experience, without pain, the feeling of having my partner’s fingers inside of me and we found a new level of intimacy and…

Guest

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Aug 15, 2023

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Sad in a Prettier Place

A big reason for my move was the fact that I’m immune compromised. Instagram’s creepy algorithm delivered me an image, “moving won’t solve your problems, you’ll just be sad in…

Katie

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Jul 19, 2023

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Getting Strong: A Conversation Between Two Nonbinary Humans About Weight Lifting

“When I say getting strong rules, I don’t have any number or definition in mind when I say that. It’s cool for people, as INDIVIDUALS, to feel like they’re strong…

Nico and Stef Rubino

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Jul 14, 2023

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Simple Anxiety Hacks for Dealing With Crowds

Whether you’re at a party, a protest, or another crowded event, try these mindfulness and grounding exercises to mitigate stress and anxiety.

Em Win

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Jul 7, 2023

Two women hug. They seem sad and scared.

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You Need Help: On Dating During a Health Scare

I am sending you and your person all my love and wishes for competent and compassionate medical care, swift healing, and fruitful conversations in the future about your growing relationship.

Heather Hogan

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Apr 11, 2023

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‘I Can’t Tell if My Friend Is MAHA and It’s Freaking Me Out’

I Never Thought I’d Love Powerlifting; Now I’m Training for My First Competition

F*ck It All Fall

Vegan Protein Powders, Ranked From Vulgar to Chuggable

Endometriosis No Longer Keeps Me From My Best Queer Sex

Sad in a Prettier Place

Getting Strong: A Conversation Between Two Nonbinary Humans About Weight Lifting

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