Self Pleasure: Kicking The Stigma Of Female Masturbation
The M-word, masturbation (women self pleasure), can be a very touchy subject. It still remains a major taboo despite the fact that the world has become more open about sexuality. This idea of touching yourself can make even the most…
Suicide In The Communities Of Color: Not Just A Pigment of Your Imagination
There are days when you wake up, and it appears to be a blessing. There are also the other days when it may feel as if it would have been better to not wake up at all. Many consider suicide…
Stigma In Mental Health: Being Diagnosed In Communities Of Color
Being diagnosed with a mental illness often seems to be the end of the world, a stain that you just cannot seem to remove, that everyone can see and judge you for. This is definitely true for communities of color….
How To Overcome Insecurity: Am I Deserving?
The headline for this post is a question I have asked myself far too many times. At this point in my life, I attend one of the top schools in my country, dare I say the Caribbean, and I have…
My Boyfriend Wants An Open Relationship, But I Don’t
So, my boyfriend of three years recently told me that he wants an open relationship. If that wasn’t bad enough, he brought it to my knowledge in a way that makes it seem like I have no choice but to…
Mother, I Don’t Want To Get Married
My boyfriend and I have lived in the same community for pretty much our whole lives. We’ve known each other for so long that, at least to me, we’re more like brother and sister than anything else. My mother is…
