Representation Matters: Sense8 And Me

Representation Matters: Sense8 And Me

by | Jun 22, 2017 | Lifestyle, Queer

The following is based on a tweet thread I made earlier this month, which I’ve adapted and re-written here. It contains spoilers for a specific scene in season 1 of Sense8, which I’ve written about from memory. There are no spoilers for season 2, as I’m saving it to...
Mass Effect and Me

Mass Effect and Me

by | Apr 18, 2017 | Queer

Contains spoilers for the original Mass Effect trilogy. When the first Mass Effect video game released, I played it six times, back-to-back. A space opera with a diverse crew of aliens, it drew me into its world like no video game ever had. I couldn’t get enough of...
“Cisgender” is Not a Bad Word

“Cisgender” is Not a Bad Word

by | Jan 4, 2017 | Queer

I’ve encountered a few people recently, none of who identify as trans, that have openly criticised or questioned the belief that they should consider themselves cisgender. As a trans woman on the internet who often talks openly about being trans, I’ve received my fair...