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Katie Sly

Katie Sly is a performer, playwright, visual artist, community organizer and the producer of Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Cabaret. They are the 2016 recipient of the Buddies Queer Emerging Artist Award, and are the 2017 artist-in-residence with the frank theatre company.

Why silencing trans art endangers trans lives
Trans

Why silencing trans art endangers trans lives

This unspecified threat that cis people express in relation to trans art is resulting in that trans art being censored

November 20, 2018
The question of my trans-ness has a complicated answer
Love & Sex

The question of my trans-ness has a complicated answer

It’s not F to M, it’s F to something else entirely

October 4, 2018
How piss play helped me get over childhood shame
Opinion

How piss play helped me get over childhood shame

My relationship with piss has always been fraught with negative associations. Now it’s one of my greatest forms of intimacy

April 24, 2017
Japanese rope bondage taught me that kink bonds last forever
Opinion

Japanese rope bondage taught me that kink bonds last forever

A kink partnership never really ends — you take the skills you learned into new relationships

April 7, 2017
Why Project Marie is about making straight men comfortable
Opinion

Why Project Marie is about making straight men comfortable

Toronto police fail to understand why both queers and women need safe public space

December 12, 2016
When queer sexual mentorship comes in the form of cling wrap
Opinion

When queer sexual mentorship comes in the form of cling wrap

Samantha was beautiful and young. I doubt sex with her had anything to teach me

December 8, 2016
Top five lesbian events across North America
Travel

Top five lesbian events across North America

Katie Sly’s guide for where to get stimulated — intellectually and otherwise

October 5, 2016
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