Sofia Barrett-Ibarria

Sofia Barrett-Ibarria

Bio

Sofia is a Los Angeles-based writer and performer. She enjoys eating and laughing. Her work has also appeared on xoJane in addition to LadyClever and Bustle.

Sofia Barrett-Ibarria Articles

7 Reasons "Bitchy" Shouldn't Be A Bad Word

Amy Poehler's new book Yes Please is bringing about a real bitchaissance. It's time to take bitchy back.

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7 Lesbian Web Series You Need To Binge Watch Immediately

Because sometimes, you want super queer TV.

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The Problem With FCKH8’s “Potty Mouth Princesses” Video—And The Company's Other "Activism"

FCKH8 claims to have an "activist heart" and be committed to social change but . . .

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8 Queer Icons Who Actually Identify As Queer

While Cher, Dolly Parton, and Beyonce draw a sizeable portion of their fanbase from the gay community, these gay icons don’t actually identify as gay.

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Why Thai Teen Drama Hormones Could Shift Social Morays

If you can pull yourself from the onslaught of fall TV that’s streaming from every imaginable device . . . you need to watch "Hormones."

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This Is What Femme Looks Like

Sometimes, actually, a lot of the time, I feel like an invisible queer.

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Gluten: A Story of Love, Loss, And Processed Carbohydrates

I like to think of Valentine’s Day as another evening on my couch with an assortment of cheeses and confusing sexual fantasies about Jamie Oliver.

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I’m Here, I’m Queer, and I Have Nothing To Wear: The Queer Style Blogs that are Saving My Life Right Now

I’m a newly out queer person. A freshly squeezed piece of rainbow. And I have no idea what I’m doing.

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Here's What To Say When Someone Comes Out To You

I came out to my straight friend first. I went for the old classic. "So, have I told you I’ve been thinking about coming out? Like in a gay way?"

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The Problem With 'Railway Romeo' And What To Do If You Meet Him

Ladies, dry your tears. No longer must you spend your lonely nights swiping left on Tinder (for the 374th time). Railway Romeo is here.

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