Rowan Ellis is a writer, video essayist and LGBTQI+ advocate who creates content around queer history, pop culture and activism. Her YouTube channel has over 170,000 subscribers and her videos have a collective total of nearly 8 million views. Her work has been covered in publications including Forbes, The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Elle UK and BBC, and she is the co-founder and co-organiser of Ruckus Retreat, a residential retreat for creatives. She lives in London with her two cats - Persephone and Ichabod - and an oven perpetually full of baked goods.
CONTENTS
Introduction
PART ONE: COMING OUT
How Do I Know I’m Gay
(or Bi, or Pan or...)?
LGBTQ+ Identities & Terms
Coming Out
Hafsa
Dealing with Difficult Parts
Dealing with Bullies
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Maz
Dating & Romance
PART TWO: DOING IT
What “Counts” as Sex?
First Times & Having Fun
Consent & Safe Sex
PART THREE: FINDING YOUR
COMMUNITY
Queer Spaces & Friendships
Mikaela
How to Find Queer Spaces IRL & Online
Style and Self-expression
See Yourself
Annie
Activism and Advocacy
Queer Ladies Through History
Queer Symbols Through History
Pride
The Joy of Queerness
Glossary
Take It Further
Support
Acknowledgements
