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SAFE SPACE: ‘Queer’ Gym Removes All Triggering Mirrors

Amanda Prestigiacomo

A California gym dubbed “America’s first queer gym” is garnering much attention in recent days for their super-progressive decision to remove all mirrors from the premises. A fantastic move, since we all know how triggering reflections can be.

The gym, called The Perfect Sidekick, not only has a strict no-mirrors policy, but the ultimate safe space also hosts events like “Taco Tuesday” — known for its effectiveness in weight loss among the fitness community — and makes certain each trainer knows a user’s “preferred pronouns” before directing any workouts, which I’m sure come with trigger warnings.

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