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There Are No Stigma-Free Abortions, Even in 'Progressive' Countries
There are so many things you’d never know about abortions unless you go through one.
She Grew Up Facing Transphobia. Then She Made History By Winning the Miss Trans Global Pageant.
Sruthy Sithara became the first Indian to win a pageant that celebrates trans activism across the world.
I Run a Support Group for Divorced People in a Country That Considers Marriage Sacred
Divorce is still a taboo among Asians but it can also open a portal to new, life-changing friendships.
An Indian Woman is Donating Her Breast Milk to Save Babies Amid the Pandemic
Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani has donated over 40 litres of milk since May this year. Despite social taboos and awkward silence around it, she will continue pumping as long as she can.
Therapists Are Turning Into Influencers To Fight Stigma Around Mental Health
Psychotherapists are now fusing mental health conversations with trends, filters, catchy songs and challenges on TikTok and Instagram to engage with the Gen Z audience.
Dating Can Be Complicated When You Struggle with Self-Harm
One ex told me to wear long sleeves around our friends because he didn’t want them to see recent cuts.
COVID-19 Patients Keep Fleeing From Hospitals in India
Misinformation and stigma around the novel coronavirus has led to more than 100 patients fleeing from COVID-19 care facilities.
I'm Missing Both Arms. This Is How I Have Sex
"I eventually learned that I’ve got perfectly good feet and an amazing mouth."
The Canadian Government Acts Like Alcohol Is Safer Than Weed. That's Absurd
In the latest example of hypocrisy, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Canadians should avoid consuming cannabis to protect their health.
I’m a Queer Asian Woman Director. Here’s Why Films Matter.
"There was always a disconnect between who I knew I was, versus the lesbians portrayed on screen. They were always hyperbutch, so it was hard for me to reconcile my identity with what media said a lesbian is."
China Rejects Same-Sex Marriage, Says Only Heterosexual Unions ‘Suit Country’s Condition’
Homosexuality is not a crime in the country but conversion therapy and persecution are rampant.
Like Many Indians, I Used to Have a Problem With Gay People And Didn't Realise That Was a Problem
Ten years ago, I accidentally stopped a friend from coming out for a very long time, even to herself. Today, I acknowledge how I may have been a part of oppression of the LGBTQ+ community without even realising it.