Loraine Hutchins is an American bisexual and feminist author, activist, and sex educator. Hutchins rose to prominence as co-editor (with Lani Ka'ahumanu) of Bi Any Other Name, an anthology that is one of the seminal books in the bisexual rights movement. Hutchins contributed the pieces "Letting Go: An Interview with John Horne" and "Love That Kink" to that anthology. After the anthology was forced to compete in the Lambda Literary Awards under the category Lesbian Anthology, and Directed by Desire: Collected Poems, a posthumous collection of the bisexual poet June Jordan’s work, had to compete (and won) in the category "Lesbian Poetry", BiNet USA led the bisexual community in a multi-year campaign eventually resulting in the addition of a Bisexual category, starting with the 2006 Awards.
She is a graduate of The Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality's Sexological Bodyworkers Certification Training program. She currently teaches Intro to Women's Studies, Intro to LGBT Studies, Women's Health, and Health Issues in Sexuality at two different campuses in the Washington, DC area.In June 2006 Hutchins delivered the keynote address at the Ninth International Conference On Bisexuality, Gender And Sexual Diversity (9ICB).In October 2009, Hutchins was honored as a "Community Pioneer" by the Rainbow History Project in Washington DC for her activist work.
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Some of their strengths
Loraine Hutchins has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Artistic, Caring, Strong, Perseverent, Intellectual, Analytical, and Optimistic.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Loraine Hutchins is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Warm and Caring
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Loraine Hutchins well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Loraine Hutchins as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Charismatic and Playful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Loraine Hutchins is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Loraine Hutchins tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Loraine Hutchins's challenges
While Loraine Hutchins has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Loraine Hutchins can be Emotional, Stubborn, Idle, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Standoffish, and Unfocused.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Loraine Hutchins's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Loraine Hutchins must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Loraine Hutchins is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Loraine Hutchins also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.