Period Pains: The Fight Against Indian Menstruation Taboos
Last month, it was reported that the Rajasthan Royals, an Indian Premier League cricket team, had been sponsored by the sanitary pad maker...
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Why Talking to Your South Asian Mother About the Female Orgasm Isn't a Terrible Idea
Growing up, I didn’t have that many rules in my household. My parents had three conditions: do well in school, be a kind person, and be...
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Menstrual Taboo
Imagine not having the option to choose the type of menstrual product you use during your period. Imagine your parents don’t educate you on...
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Let's Talk About Toxic Masculinity
Toxic masculinity has taken over our social media platforms recently. Every man seems to be under-fire for something at the moment, but why...
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The Taboo of Periods in South Asian Cultures
A woman bleeds monthly. It is a natural occurrence that is simply another part of a woman’s life; the discharge of blood and mucosal tissue...
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The Rundown on Pantone's New Color 'Period', Inspired by Menstruation
Menstruation is a topic that not many people like to talk about. It’s spoken about in whispers. It’s something that I was taught to be...
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Cultural Attitudes to Sex in Uzbekistan, and How They Shaped My Sexual Adventures
The one thing I value the most in life is freedom – especially the freedom of choice. Being an Uzbek girl living in Uzbekistan, a country...
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The Realities of Having a FWB
“WOULD NOT recommend.”
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Understanding Our Sexual Fantasies
According to a study conducted by sex researcher Justin Lehmiller in which he surveyed over 4,000 Americans about their sexual fantasies,...
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Opening Up: Jonathan Van Ness’s HIV Journey
“You’re never too broken to be fixed.”
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Why "Sex Education" is the Greatest Gift to Television in 2019
"Sex Education" will change the way you watch TV (forever).
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Taboo Sex Culture
We’ve all been there as a kid. You’re watching TV, and right as your mom walks in the scene changes to passionate love making. Shit. The...
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3 Taboo Conversations That Shouldn't Be Taboo
Taboo conversations are the hardest to have with others, but often they’re the most important.
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Why Everyone Can Benefit from Seeing a Therapist
Break the taboo that surrounds therapy!
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Remove the Taboo
Mental illness affects at least forty percent of Americans living in the U.S. according to the AADA. With statistics like this, we really...
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My Therapy Journey: De-stigmatizing Mental Health
Because going to therapy is nothing to be ashamed of...
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To The Girl Who Chafes: I've Got You
Say goodbye to chafing, because it shouldn’t ruin your day.
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Thoughts Before Getting A Tattoo
I have always been a huge admirer of tattoos - people with them and people that design them. Tattoos express bits of one’s identity...
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Why the Menstrual Movement is Important
It's time to end period stigma.
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Girl Talk: Masturbation: Up Close and Personal
In a culture that glorifies sex, why can’t we talk about masturbation? There’s nothing wrong with pleasuring yourself; in fact, many girls...
