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People Share the Unsexiest Things That Happened During Sex
“I will never forget the taste of his fart.”
Been Body-shamed by Your Parents? Here’s How to Help Yourself Heal.
Being body-shamed by the people who are supposed to love you unconditionally cuts deep. Those who made it to the other side share insights on their journey to self-acceptance and love.
Why Do We Feel Sadness More Strongly Than Joy?
Everyone experiences life differently, but if negativity just sticks with you more, you're not alone.
Society Is 'Pre-Loaded' to Stigmatise Homelessness
For centuries, politicians have put the blame on individuals experiencing homelessness – but really the issue is their responsibility.
3 Things That Influenced Shame’s Killer New Album ‘Drunk Tank Pink’
Charlie Steen explains how a trip to Cuba, a Tom Wolfe epic, and a household appliance are all at the heart of the U.K. punks' second LP.
10 Albums That Will Get You Excited For 2021
Next year will be full of great music from Arlo Parks, Shame, Pearl Charles, and more.
Climate Activism Will Have 'Terrible Consequences,' Warn Richest People Alive
H&M CEO Karl-Johan Persson’s false dichotomy between fighting global poverty and cutting global emissions is a familiar trick.
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.
Some Indian Women Are Quietly Cancelling Their Periods, and It’s Empowering
While we’ve been conditioned to believe that a monthly period is a sign of good health, women actually have a choice to give up on menstruation. We meet some Indian women who’ve made that choice.
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.
What It's Like to Get an Abortion as an Unmarried Woman in India
In a country where stigma and shame drive many women towards unsafe abortions, this is an account of one woman who, unlike many, survived to tell the tale.
This Is What It's Like to Have Sex With Hearing Loss
Embracing my hearing limitations has come, somewhat counterintuitively, from eroticizing them.