Posts Tagged ‘2012-articles’
Learning To Be Myself
Ameena didn’t want to be a “good Arab girl” – virginal and submissive. So she moved across the globe to where she would be more free. And then found herself being slut-shamed.
Read MoreI Wish My Mother Had Aborted Me
It is not easy to say, “I wish my mother had aborted me.” But for many women, like my mother, abortion would be an inconvenient act of courage and selflessness.
Read MoreTeen Girls: Depression, Anger and Powerlessness
Growing up as a young girl in our society can feel pretty messed up – especially when what’s messed up is normalized. Dealing with that can lead to depression and anger.
Read MoreGoing To Therapy Even Though People Don’t Believe in Depression or Shrinks
Many people who suffer from depression feel stigmatized for it. But depression is as real as broken bones and can be treated with therapy – if you learn to let it.
Read MoreWhy Masturbation Is For Women Too And Not Just Men
For women, masturbating is a lot like farting – they’re shameful and embarrassing when women (but not men) do it. But it’s natural and feels great to just let loose and do it.
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