Noor Spanjer
noor.spanjer@vice.comAt-Home Fertility Tests Are Booming, But Are They Worth It?
Lucrative startups are capitalising on fertility anxiety, but at-home tests may not be as effective as people think.
How I Deal With My Family's Fatphobic Comments During the Holidays
After years of being bullied by loved ones, I finally set boundaries.
What Christmas Is Like When Both Your Parents Are Dead
“Most people count the days until Christmas; I count the days until it’s over. Nobody teaches you how to celebrate the holidays without your parents.”
The Iconic Photo Hijacked By the Anti-Abortion Movement
The foetus is a powerful icon that the pro-choice movement has struggled to match.
As an Intersex Child, I Was Told I Didn’t Exist
Marleen's younger years were defined by secrecy. Now, she's going (very) public.
Gender-Neutral Passports Don’t Guarantee Equal Rights
The Netherlands recently joined a short list of countries allowing gender-neutral documents, but equality remains out of reach.
I Survived Being Stabbed 35 Times
Ik dacht: dit was het dan. Drie dagen later werd ik wakker op de IC, met een slang in mijn keel en duizend draadjes in mijn lijf.
The Reality of Balancing a Cancer Diagnosis and a Happy Sex Life
“When he saw the scar on my chest, his dick went limp right away and the mood was gone.”
'He Wouldn't Look Me in the Eye' – Sex Workers on Their GP Visits
We spoke to several sex workers about how societal stigma bleeds into the healthcare system.
Working in Restaurants Taught Me That Lying Is OK
As soon as you’ve learned the ropes of a restaurant job, you will develop some character traits that will serve you well for the rest of your life. Lying, dealing with assholes, and staying true to yourself are some of those lessons.
Mød den 90-årige dame der forførte og dræbte nazister som teenager
Freddie Oversteegen var 14 år gammel, da en herre besøgte hendes families hjem i Holland for at spørge hendes mor, om hun ville lade sine døtre slutte sig til modstandsbevægelsen.