Zines

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Kris Rose and her step-sister grew up watching horror movies together. The Exorcist, The Evil Dead, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Carrie, Friday the 13th, Scream, Hellraiser, and so many more left their indelible mark on her young mind. "For a girl whose life was not perfect, horror was a reassurance that darkness was a normal part of life. It was possible to survive the absolute worst, if you learned a few valuable lessons from one of the most well-known archetypes of modern horror: The Final Girl." Rose takes us on a fun, smart, sassy, macabre tour through scary movies of the 1980s, analyzing the character tropes and celebrating the bad-asses who may not have been believed but fought to stay alive until the bitter end.

By Leah Jo Carnine and Fizz Percale, 2020, Zine

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Queer Attachment: An Anti-Oppression Toolkit for Relational Healing Weaves together mainstream attachment theory with study of trauma and the nervous system, with a focus on bringing in the knowledge of the queer and PoC practitioners in this field. This zine offers a guide to healing that is rooted in social justice, considerate of diverse identities, and deeply aware of how mental health is tied to systems of oppression.

By Eli Sachse 

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Next-Level Ally: How to Support Your Queer and Transgender Friends If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough to support the queer and trans communities, this zine is a great way to learn how to do more. Be a supportive advocate and speak up even when it's hard, learn how not to overstep, and de-gender your day-to-day language.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Plants Against the Patriarchy: Invoking the Magical Allyship of Plants Descriptions of many species of plants and their applications, specifically in the way they help deal with our capitalist society's toxic masculinity-driven culture. It includes simple yet beautiful art from iris mae misciagna for all the various plants. From sunflowers to lemon balm, this zine is for y'all looking for a fun read with some attitude or the medicinal remedy for those douche-bags down the street.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Everyone Calls Themselves an Ally Until it Is Time to Do Some Real Ally Shit "Not everyone is a warrior. Not everyone wants to be in confrontational situations with the police and governments, or angry people, but most of the people who fall into this category are often pigeonholed as being a bull horn blow-hard and march organizer. Creating a culture of resistance and support requires us all to know what our strong suits and talents are and to cultivate them so they benefit the cause in a manner that is respectful and meaningful." Xhopakelxhit, a member of Ancestral Pride, (some badass, grassroots, indigenous, direct action land defenders from unceded Ahousat territory) made this zine about how to be an anti-racist/anti-capitalist white settler ally to people in all kinds of struggles - indigenous and otherwise.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Sex Tools: Getting Your Groove on Safely, Pleasurably, and Satisfyingly Sex tools! Also known as sex toys or sexual aids, these essential tools for the good life include such devices as dildos, vibrators, butt plugs, scarves, ticklers, needles, and whatever your awesomely dirty mind can devise for the enhancing of sexual pleasure. By bestselling author Dr. Faith.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Disability & Sexuality: An Introductory Guide for Sex Educators & Able-Bodied Allies A brief introduction to the theory and practice of taking the ableism out of sex education. Starting with some basic concepts and terms (like "Intersectionality" and "Compulsory able-bodiedness"), moving on to a couple of moving, instructional poems, a primer on disability justice and the difference between "Sex life" and sexual culture, and finishing up with some practical talk about sex toys. A solid grounding to launch from as you begin to educate yourself as much as you need about this neglected topic.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Microcosm publishing bestseller dr. Faith takes on the fabulous topic of... Masturbation! In her usual style of combining hilariousness with science, she breaks down the history of societal shame around self-pleasure, and offers practical and straightforward whys and hows of exploring your sexuality on your own time. From the benefits of learning all the ins and outs of your own sexual response to a candid guide to shopping for and using sex toys, she addresses the needs of CIS and trans folks, busts some myths, and gives some guidelines for talking to your kids about masturbation. She even includes book recommendations! There's a lot to this little zine, whether you're an experienced masturbator or a recent escapee from a fundamentalist cult.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! A pro-sex, trans-friendly DIY sex toy making guide; reusing scraps like inner tubes and everything from restraints to strap-ons to whips, dildos, tit clamps and even a detailed instruction of how to make a tit/clit pump from an auto brake bleed kit! Lots of instructions and info on safety too. Excellent Resource. Recommended.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Microcosm bestseller! Dr. Faith is a counselor who helps a lot of people figure out their big questions in life. And one of the biggest ones she gets, like all the time, is from people who saw or read 50 shades and think "That sounds hot af" and want to try out some of the stuff in it but don't know where to start. Or they're worried about what it says about them that they think it sounds sexy to get tied up or tie up their partner. Or they want to do it and their partner doesn't or vice versa.  So she wrote this guide answering all her most frequently asked questions about BDSM—which, by the way, stands for a few different things, including bondage & discipline, domination & submission, sadism & masochism. There's a lot of other lifestyle lingo in there too, and science-based knowledge about kink play and why people are into it, and a ton of good, solid advice for deciding if and how to explore this side of your sexuality.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! One of the hardest things about parenting is having conversations with your kids about sticky or loaded topics. You know, like sex. Or drugs. Or money, religion, or politics. Or when tragic shit happens. It's especially hard when the topic of discussion hits really close to home. Or if you tend to be either conflict averse or hot headed, or just plain unconfident having difficult conversations even with fellow adults. But you need to have these talks in order to create a sense of safety for your kid when life goes sideways. Whether you're trying to make sure your kid gets positive messages around gender even though you aren't an expert, process horrific news, or deal with an intolerant relative who you can't personally stand, Dr. Faith and Bonnie bring you their trademark common sense, experience, and realness in guiding you through having these necessary tough conversations and building a closer, trusting relationship with your offspring.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! A collection of thoughts, articles, and reprints about America's fat-phobic, sizism, and pointing us toward fat acceptance. This is a beautiful jumping off point for those interested in the subject - articles from Marilyn Wann about embracing yourself and reclaiming the word fat, personal health, some thoughts about the learning (and unlearning) processes of fat acceptance, numerous surprising facts, historical quotes about fatness, as well as an excerpt from Nomy Lamm's "Big Fat Revolution", and information about fat women being more likely to enjoy sex even! A fat liberation manifesto! Statistics of fat women based on their class background! There is a true wealth of information on the subject and Crystal promises there is even more on the way! Let us unlearn our media-induced responses to fatness! Uplifting and empowering.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! Dick Ain't Shit: An Illustrated, Pussy-Powerful Manifesto for Better Sex Now What could possibly be more important than understanding our own bodies and knowing how to have sexual pleasure? This handy zine details the basic facts for you: no one is going to teach you how to orgasm or masturbate, so you best start teaching yourself! And once you know what you like, you can teach your partner! Sometimes we have to take a few steps further back and look at whose body we are paying attention to during sex, the importance of both internal and external stimulation, and an understanding of the “experts” throughout history that led us to this belief that vaginal intercourse is the only sex and it works best for pleasure because it’s “natural.” essential reading.

Zine / pamphlet. Published by Microcosm! How much of your sex life is informed by gender norms that you may not even be conscious of? Eli Sachse's zine is all about learning to explore your sexuality in a healthier way, with great boundaries and consent, whether by yourself, with strangers, or with trusted others. This zine is a thoughtful friend with good. advice, helpful phrases ("No, thank you," is a favorite), and a nonjudgmental perspective of having been there and done all those things. The zine is especially written for people who are exploring their gender identity or beginning to transition, and is also valuable reading for anyone who wants to be a better sexual partner to themselves and others.

By: Esther Eberhardt, 2016, Paperback, Zine

This pro-choice zine is an introduction to the history of underground abortion and a call to learn our history and to take matters in our own hands. It includes some information on menstrual extraction and a list of resources to learn more. Reproductive choice is not a "right" to be granted or withdrawn. "To know our history is to begin to see how to take up struggle again." Exceptionally well written and researched. If you are looking for more information about these topics, this is it! Timely and relevant!