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For a limited edition print of one of my bathtub drawings go to the paperwork link. They're affordable and green!! 


Soon to come: 
A Paypal link, so you can buy directly from me! No middle-man for an artist means they have greater control of their destiny, career and well being! It's also a way of showing that artists can be strong and independent enough to guide their careers in a strong and intelligent way. 
Thank you for your support!!!!


ALSO! 
My best friend Rae Drew put together a wonderful rsource list for the LGBTQIA community. Take a look! It's awesome and super helpful!!!!




RAE’S AWESOME LIST OF LESBIAN, GAY,
BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER,
INTERSEX AND ALLIES (LGBTQIA) AND
HUMAN SEXUALITY RESOURCES
LOCAL PHILADELPHIA RESOURCES:
William Way Community Center: The city’s gathering space for members of the
GLBTQIA community. Features peer support groups, a LGBTQIA library, art exhibits
and much more. Location: 1315 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Spruce and Juniper
Streets in Center City) Contact info: 215-732-2220, http://waygay.org 
Mazzoni Center: Philadelphia’s health and wellness center geared specifically toward
the LGBTQI population. Features primary health care needs as well as counseling, legal
support, HIV and STD testing, education and support groups. Sliding scale therapy and
health care available. Location: Counseling Center: 21 S 12th Street, Philadelphia PA
19107 Health Center: 809 Locust Street, Philadelphia PA 19106 Contact info: 215-563-

ActionAIDS: A local organization that works with people living with or affected by
HIV/AIDS to sustain and enhance their quality of life. Location: 1216 Arch Street, 6th
Floor, Philadelphia PA 19107 Contact info: 215-981-0088, http://actionaids.org
Council for Relationships (CFR): Offers low cost individual and couples therapy
and wellness classes. LGBTQI and other sex therapy offered at the CFR’s Institute for
Sex Therapy Contact Info: 215-382-6680, http://councilforrelationships.org

Planned Parenthood: Offers sexual and reproductive healthcare for women AND
men at a sliding scale rate. LGBTQI knowledgeable and friendly. Locations can be
found all over Philadelphia. The website is also great for educating yourself on sexual
health. Contact info: http://plannedparenthood.org
Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Multiple health centers all over the
city offer free STD and HIV testing, primary health care, mental health care, prenatal/
baby care and dental care to Philadelphia residents. Contact info:

Pink & Blues: A free LGBTQIA support group for those suffering from mental illness
and/or addiction. Location: Held Wednesdays from 7-9 at St. Luke and The Epiphany
Church 330 S. 13th Street Philadelphia PA 19107 Contact info: madpride@ymail.com,

Giovanni’s Room: The country’s oldest LGBTQIA bookstore, right here in Philly!
A great bookstore and even better community space. Location: 345 S 12th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19107 (12th and Pine) Contact info: 215-923-2690,

Equality Advocates PA: The only LGBTQIA-focused political advocacy group in
PA. The organization works to better the political landscape for LGBTQI people in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Location: 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 605,
Philadelphia, PA Contact info: 215-731-1447, equalitypa.org

American Civil Liberties Union Pennsylvania (ACLU): The country’s
foremost nonprofit that protects civil rights for all, especially including the LGBTQI
population. The PA chapter specifically focuses on changing PA laws and helping
residents who have been treated unjustly; discrimination, immigration issues, etc. This is
the place to go if you feel your rights have been violated and you would like to take legal
action. Contact info: 215-592-1513, http://aclupa.org

PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Philly: One
of the largest chapters of the national PFLAG non-profit organization. The group is open
to friends and families of LGBT individuals to foster a sense of community and open
discussion regarding loved ones’ sexuality and/or gender identity. Location: Meetings are
held at the Carriage House, University of Pennsylvania at 3907 Spruce Street,
Philadelphia PA 19104 Contact info: 215-572-1833, pflagphila@yahoo.com,

Philly Gay Calendar: An online website that is the go-to site to find out anything
and everything LGBTQIA that’s going on in Philly. From bar crawls to sports leagues to
support groups, this site’s got it ALL. Contact info: http://phillygaycalendar.com
Philly Pride Presents: The non-profit organizers of the largest LGBTQIA festivals
in Philadelphia, including Pridefest in June and Outfest in October. Volunteer or check
the site for events! Location: 252 S. 12th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Contact info:
215-875-9288
Equality Forum: The largest annual international and national LGBTQIA civil rights
forum right here in Philly! Free panels, films and discussions are held at various
locations around the city on a broad range of topics concerning the LGBTQIA
experience. Contact info: http://www.equalityforum.com

Trans Health Conference: Quite possibly the largest transgender conference in the
nation (world?) The conference, held in June at the Convention Center courtesy of the
Mazzoni Center, is 100% free and offers workshops and discussions on transgender
health and wellness in mind, body, spirit and community. Contact info: http://www.transhealth.

Philadelphia Qfest: Philly’s annual LGBTQIA film festival where you can scope the
hottest indie LGBTQIA films. Volunteering gets you free screening passes! Contact info:

Sisterspace: A local nonprofit that focuses on the empowerment of women and
lesbians. Features a 3-day women’s festival each year with music, arts and workshops
(open to transgender individuals!) Contact info: 888-294-1110, sistrgen@sisterspace.org,

Philadelphia Dyke March: A political action group for queer women that hosts an
alternative women’s parade in conjunction (and as a “fuck you”) to Philly Pride. Contact
info: phillydykemarch@gmail.com,

Screw Smart: A local sex education group that hosts fun and informative events
around the city. Contact info: http://screwsmartly.com

The Leeway Foundation: A local grant organization that provides grants to women
and transgender artists. Contact info: http://www.leeway.org

Passional Boutique: The most well-informed, well-stocked, educational, sex-positive
sex shops in the city. There are two shops right next to each other: a fetish wear boutique
and a “sexlporatorium.” Extremely LGBTQI friendly and informed. Features classes
and workshops. Location: 620 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147 Contact info: 215-

Wooden Shoe Bookstore: A volunteer-run radical bookstore that is LGBTQIfriendly
and resourceful. Location: 704 South Street, Philadelphia PA 19147 Contact
info: 215-413-0999, http://woodenshoebooks.com

Philly AIDS Thrift: An awesome volunteer-run thrift store and nonprofits that
donates its proceeds to local HIV/AIDS organizations. Location: 514 Bainbridge Street,
Philadelphia PA Contact info: 215-922-3186, http://phillyaidsthrift.com

Stimulus Philly: Region’s largest monthly LGBTQIA dance party. Location: The Loft
at Marathon Grill, 10th and Walnut, Philadelphia PA Contact info:

Liberty City Kings: A local queer drag king and burlesque troupe that focuses on
using entertainment and comedy to blur gender lines. Contact info:

ONLINE RESOURCES:
THE WEB IS LOADED WITH LINKS, HERE’S A FEW
OF THE ONES I’VE DEEMED AWESOME AND
IMPORTANT – ONE’S THAT YOU --WON’T -- FIND BY
SIMPLY GOOGLING “GAY” OR “TRANSGENDER.”
LOOKING AT THE LINKS ON THESE PAGES WILL
GET YOU EVEN FURTHER!
*Note: Most, if not all, of these contain explicit content
Dan Savage: Amazing gay sex columnist. Read his columns and download the
equally awesome podcast! Content relates to people of all sexualities and gender

Scarlet Teen, Sex Education for the Real World: A fantastic resource for your
questions on sex and sexuality. http://www.scarleteen.com

Violet Blue: A high-profile sex-positive activist and writer. Here’s her blog:

Jiz Lee: Blog of the awesome, beautiful, extremely kind and wonderful genderqueer,
polyamorous sex worker http://jizlee.wordpress.com

Sugarbutch Chronicles: The sex, gender, and relationship adventures of a kinky
queer butch top http://sugarbutch.net

That’s What Ze Said: Blog on being genderqueer and living outside the gender

Genderfork: A really great, simple blog that fosters community and discussion for
those living outside the gender binary http://genderfork.com

Stuff Queer People Need to Know: A regularly updated blog that contains
nationwide information on LGBTQIA laws, politics, culture, etc. that is presented in an

Kate Bornstein’s Blog for Teens, Freaks and Other Outlaws: The blog of
Kate Bornstein, an amazing and well-known transsexual author and activist.

Buck Angel: The blog of Buck Angel, a FTM transsexual porn star. He’s a porn star,
yes, but also an extremely intelligent sex-positive and transgender advocate and educator
that frequently appears in the media. His blog has an amazing list of links to check out.

My Husband Betty: The website of Helen Boyd, who has authored a few books
about her husband’s transition from male to female (look her up). A great place for queer
and trans discussion and updates with great message boards. http://myhusbandbetty.com
Pucker Up: Website of Tristan Taormino, a famous sex-positive feminist porn

Everyone is Gay: A really awesome advice website for dealing with queer and allied

It Gets Better: The online user-driven web project started in 2010 by Dan Savage that
provides a sense of community, hope and compassion for LGBTQIA individuals, who as
a result of where they live, may suffer homophobia and bigotry and have no other source

Sex toys: Here’s the top online sex toy and DVD retailers. Both are well established,
queer-friendly and sex-positive: Babeland http://www.babeland.com, Good Vibrations

National Lesbian and Gay Task Force: A grassroots activist organization that
focuses solely on LGBTQIA issues. http://thetaskforce.org and

Human Rights Campaign: Possibly the largest LGBTQIA grassroots organization
that works with and/or against the government to ensure our civil rights.

Intersex Society of North America: A space for information and community
surrounding intersex conditions http://www.isna.org

Sylvia Rivera Law Project: An organization that works to secure and uphold the
legal rights of gender non-conforming individuals, specifically those of low-income
situations and different ethnic/racial backgrounds. http://srlp.org

WPATH, World Professional Association for Transgender Health: The
website current worldwide medical and psychological standards that transgender are held
up to before they can medically or in some cases legally transition in any way. A
controversial subject. http://www.wpath.org

Jim Collins Foundation: A foundation that gives financial awards to qualified
transgender individuals to help lessen the burden of surgery costs.

Hudson’s FTM Guide: This is the first website I ever visited when I was
questioning myself as a transgender individual http://ftmguide.org

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