Dr. Liz Powell (they/them)
@drlizpowell
I'm a psychologist, speaker, author, & coach who believes that Great Sex can change the world! Bi, queer, polyam, kinky, genderqueer. Pronouns they/ them.
Closer to $1m per year, a quarter of which goes to the executive's salary
Nothing like seeing a whole bunch of stars happily supporting the rabid transphobe billionaire. Really disappointed in some of these folks
Y'all need to check out @lyz.bsky.social's newsletter because it's always killer, like this review of the Melania movie. 'Simone Weil once noted, “Imaginary evil is romantic and varied; real evil is gloomy, monotonous, barren, and boring.” And that’s what this documentary is accidentally showing us'
I am 6 years older than this guy and look significantly younger
(No, like I legit have a whole slide in my PPT about why everyone should read Kit Rocha)
Gotta love when Free Nude Celebs slut shames you on Al Gore's internet. Blockity block!
Today is Trans Day Of Visibility and I thought I'd share a selfie I took on Saturday when I was feeling v. cute. I'm trans, non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer. I took T for a while for gender feelings but ended up forgetting to take it for a while and just stopping.
I want to talk about how this skeet frames this concern. Specifically, "where a trans fighter accidentally kills a woman." Would we say "where a blonde fighter accidentally kills a woman" or "where a tall fighter..." if both fighters in question are women? No. This phrasing makes the quiet part loud
I recently found out that the Bay Area Yarn Crawl is coming up and there are 3 cowl patterns for the event, so today I cast on the #FiloliCowl! I'm loving the yarn I got from #AtelierYarn, which is a gorgeous gradient yarn that the charcoal contrast color frames beautifully! I'm on row 100/242.
Growing up, my dad always made black eyed peas and bacon for breakfast on new year's day. The story around the dish is that BEP are "poor" people food, so you eat it once on new year's day to ward off financial struggles the rest of the year. For me, it reminds me of good times with family.
The Duke Who Didn't by @courtneymilan.com Explicitness rating: 7/10 It's a Regency-era romance novel with Asian leads! Plus, it has my all-time favorite take on the "only one room at the inn" trope! I can't wait for the sequel, The Marquis Who Mustn't, to be out on audiobook.
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao Explicitness rating: 1/10 Do you want to read about a badass bitch who works to singlehandedly overthrow the patriarchy? She also murders a rapist, which, as we all know, is Praxis.
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks Explicitness rating: 0/10 Would I be a sex-positive therapist and sex educator if I didn't include this book? Love as a verb, not just a noun, and a clear definition of love make this book essential reading for anyone who loves or receives love
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy Explicitness rating 5/10 (mentions possible CSA and some not great sex, but no in depth descriptions) If you have a complicated relationship with a family member, this book will make you feel so seen.
But How Are You, Really by @brosandprose.bsky.social Explicitness Rating 7/10 there is sex and it is clearly described but including Kit Rocha novels skews the scale somewhat I love Ella, and this book was SO GOOD as a romance novel that also tackles the thorny issue of abuse.
Consort of Fire by @kitrocha.com (I warned you all that there would be much Kit Rocha) Explicitness rating: 10/10 (including F/F, F/F/M, F/M) Before it had a title, the authors called this the Horny Dragon Book. It's got EVERYTHING, magic, kinky sex, queerness, and overthrowing a corrupt monarchy.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, first book of the Monk and Robot series Explicitness rating: 2/10 (they mention having sex but it's not described in depth) This book made me want to be a tea monk more than I can possibly explain. Cozy, kind, beautiful.
Since @lesliemuse.bsky.social was the first like, I'm gunna go hard with my first book. Beyond Ruin by @kitrocha.com Explicitness rating: 12/10. An amazing book about 2 queer couples coming together to make the hottest quad ever. My favorite book of this series and one I've read over and over
One of my faves was the Aurora Cabin Shawl but Stephen West. It's GORGEOUS and so much fun to knit!
I'm also a knitter! It's my mindfulness practice in a lot of ways