Her Campus at UC Berkeley
Team Light Skin vs. Team Dark Skin: The Colorist Debate
The “secret war” in the African American community.
Her Campus at Durham
Why Do We Care About Body Hair?
Do you actually enjoy shaving? Millicent Stott discusses why we care so much about body hair.
Her Campus at UC Berkeley
My Birth Control Experience
I come from a very traditional Filipino and Catholic family in which sex is considered a taboo. I’ve never had “the talk” with my parents...
Her Campus at UC London
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...
Her Campus at UC Berkeley
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...
Her Campus at UCD
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...
Her Campus at Nottingham
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...
Her Campus at Leeds
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...
Her Campus at U Mass Amherst
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...
Her Campus at Leeds
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...