Fat Grrrlz is a personal zine that embraces size acceptance and fat positivity. The author, Brandi, discusses sexuality and size, and interviews a fellow fat activist. It includes a DIY approach to ending fat phobia with informational cut-outs that can be placed inside diet books.

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HPV Zine: “This delightfully thorough zine, written by a group from DC, addresses issues surrounding HPV (human papillomavirus), a virus which is estimated to infect 80% of sexually active individuals at some point in their lives. In reaction to seeing virus pop up in their own lives and observing the limited available and consistent information on HPV, they compiled their findings. The zine describes the virus, way it is diagnosed, conventional and herbal treatments, their opinions on the new HPV vaccine, and much more!” [from Microcosm Publishing]

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Moshtrogen Sisterhood: A huge informational zine for ladies, by ladies, made by a collective in Newton, MA.  Contains articles on car mechanics, self defense, sexual health, booking shows, personal stories, guitar lessons, etc. Really awesome document of how womyn can address the needs they see in their own communities, and spread information about their skills, experiences, and desires.

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Not Your Mother’s Meatloaf: “The first collection of comics that will later expand into a larger body of work. The direction of this project is shaped by honest, reflective, and conscious submissions our group receives. The submissions represent the authors’ experiences, thought processes, and individual views. This project is an attempt to challenge hetero and gender normative practices in sexuality education. We’re holding another open call for illustrators and writers to submit short comics on sex ed. topics (like safer sex, consent, etc.) LGBTQ friendly positions.”

Resource NYC: A comprehensive and thoughtful guide for New Yorkers who are dealing with sexual assault. Contains suggestions on how to call someone out for abusive behavior, anti-sexism resources for people of color, personal accountability and alcohol use, a book list for survivor support, self-defense, and gender analysis. In the back, you will find resources for male survivors, places to get free STD testing and condoms, community health center contacts, and information on involving the police and seeking medical attention. A helpful starting place for those seeking information, resources, and community support around the issue of sexual assault.

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Panic: “A guide to recovering from panic attacks with resources for managing long term anxiety.” [from the Doris Zine Distro]

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Philly Dudes Collective“A zine that documents ways that this collective found to discuss and analyze masculinity and stuff around it. It includes discussion topics – such as becoming better allies to survivors and what is an egalitarian relationship. I think it is so important for guys to be figuring out how to talk about these types of things amongst themselves in critical and positive ways, and this zine is a good resource for figuring out how to do that.” [from the Doris Zine Distro]

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Support: “In a time when sexual assault and abuse are an increasing problem; even in so-called radical and punk communities, and when most women have been sexually abused in one way or another, Cindy Crabb (Doris Zine) brings us a document showing ways to prevent sexual violence and support survivors of sexual abuse. The zine helps to define consent, some letters that Cindy has received, listening, talking about sex, power dynamics, comics by Fly, and much more! A crucial resource that reads much like a regular issue of Doris.” [from Microcosm Publishing]

The Worst: “This awesome compilation about the not so awesome stuff in life–grief and loss— gives an honest take on the death of loved ones in a world that attempts to capitalize on our sorrow. Each writer discusses his/her own personal loss and the idea that they must get over it, and quickly. The stories help to open a dialogue about death, recovery, and the need for community support. Definitely a good read for folks who have lost close friends, family members, pets, or even those who want to be allies to friends who have lost someone.  It even comes with a resource list, DIY grief groups, activities and art projects! [from Stranger Danger Distro]

The First 7″ Was Better: How I Became and Ex-Punk: “Nia (Angry Black-White Girl and Borderlands) comes forward to declare her status as an ex-punk. She criticizes anarcho-punk and many activist scenes for its ignorance and the lack of inclusion of folks of color, women and queers. Nia refuses to leave a part of herself at the door in order to adjust to the whiteness and maleness of a musical scene that she once truly enjoyed. The zine also includes a pull-out portion in which you can take along to your next show in order to challenge yourself, your friends and other bystanders.” [from Stranger Danger Distro]

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Ungrateful Black-White Girl:“Nia writes a sequel to “Angry Black-White Girl” in which she confronts a white researcher wanting to interview her because Nia feels tired of constantly feeling like someone’s research project as a mixed race individual. Nia incorporates more theoretical approaches to this issue and it works really nicely when fused with her personal stories of heading off to a new school and embracing the transition. She gives suggestions on being a good white ally, and criticizes the standards of what it means to be visibly queer.” [from Stranger Danger Distro]

Brainscan #21 by alex wrekk: “Brainscan 21 explores my recognition of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, the attempts on both parts to right wrongs, the failure to do so, and gathering the strength to take the next step.What if your private life in your relationship is vastly different than what other people see? When do you know you are in an emotionally abusive relationship? How to you gain the strength to get out of it? What do you do when you know you can’t handle the burden alone? What do you do when you feel so alone and terrified of the consequences of leaving, when if it means losing friends, a home, a job and a way life that you love?” These are just some of the ideas explored in this zine through a three year personal narrative that also challenges you to examine your relationships with power, to identify how you express the power you have, and also how you relate to the power that of others possess. But most of all this, zine is about revelation, rebirth, and growth.” [from Alex Wrekk]

Jane: Documents from Chicago’s Clandestine Abortion Service 1968-1973: “Jane was an effective clandestine abortion counseling service which provided safe, humane services to thousands of women prior to the legalization of abortion in 1973. Jane is an inspiration — a beautiful example of the battles that can be won without begging, of women taking their lives into their own hands and taking responsibility for their actions. Originally published by Firestarter Press, we reprinted an edition of this important text to help make it more widely available.” [from Eberhardt Press]

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Distance Makes the Heart Grow Sick: A Book of Postcards: “Distance Makes the Heart Grow Sick is not so much a book, but a graphic toolkit-and a passionate call for possibilities…. Aside from a short introduction-a letter from the road- the book’s pages are all perforated images, screaming to be ripped apart and copied onto flyers, taped into journals, and mailed to friends, exes, families in distant places.” [- Left Turn Magazine / book available from Microcosm Publishing]