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Sensual ritual, cultural grace
The Allure of Life, Death, and Desire Every November, as marigold petals scatter across streets and altars bloom with flickering candles, Mexico celebrates El Día de los Muertos — a festival where death isn’t feared but flirted with. This ancient tradition, born from a blend of Aztec reverence and Catholic ritual, has evolved into one of the world’s most visually and emotionally captivating holidays.

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Myth, Moon, and Menstruation
Illustration of a woman under a full moon representing ancient menstrual myths
An intimate guide through the folklore, fear, and fascination surrounding women’s monthly cycles — from moonlit rituals to modern science. In Brief For centuries, menstruation has been linked with witchcraft, lunar magic, and female mystery. What began as awe and reverence often turned into suspicion and taboo — shaping cultural attitudes that linger today.

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Mind & Body

Illustration showing the connection between stress and vaginal health in women
Explore how chronic stress can trigger vaginal symptoms like dryness and infections, backed by science, with practical tips for relief.
Assortment of nutritious foods supporting vaginal health and microbiome balance
Explore how dietary choices influence the vaginal microbiome, supporting balance and reducing risks of infections like BV and yeast overgrowth through nutrient-rich foods.
Jar of pink watermelon sugar scrub with fresh watermelon slices and wooden spoon on a pale background.
A step-by-step guide to creating a refreshing watermelon sugar scrub—recipes, safety tips for intimate areas (breasts, mons pubis, outer vulva, buttocks), storage advice, and variations for different skin needs.
A collage showing diverse women of different sizes and backgrounds enjoying healthy activities and food.
Diet culture, a system of beliefs that values a certain body weight and shape, often equates thinness with health. This article explores when the pursuit of wellness crosses into a form of social pressure that can negatively impact body image and our relationship with food.
Assortment of nutritious foods supporting vaginal health and microbiome balance
Nutrition's Impact on Balance
Explore how dietary choices influence the vaginal microbiome, supporting balance and reducing risks of infections like BV and yeast overgrowth through nutrient-rich foods.
A collage showing diverse women of different sizes and backgrounds enjoying healthy activities and food.
Questioning restrictive eating habits.
Diet culture, a system of beliefs that values a certain body weight and shape, often equates thinness with health. This article explores when the pursuit of wellness crosses into a form of social pressure that can negatively impact body image and our relationship with food.

Test First, Stay Safe

No Test, No Sex: Why STI Checks Should Be the Standard in New Relationships

Requesting and sharing recent STI test results before any sexual activity protects both partners, builds trust, and reduces the spread of infection. Make testing and continued protection a routine part of sexual health.
Test First, Stay Safe
Requesting and sharing recent STI test results before any sexual activity protects both partners, builds trust, and reduces the spread of infection. Make testing and continued protection a routine part of sexual health.


Opinion & Stories

Analysis: Why Body Image Matters in Relationships

In a world constantly shaped by visual culture, body image has quietly become one of the most influential — yet least discussed — forces shaping intimacy and emotional connection. Whether we acknowle…
Amara Leclerc
Amara Leclerc
Shaping Self Through Standards
A reflective personal story exploring how cultural beauty standards shaped Sofia’s experiences growing up. From childhood pressures to adult self-awa…
Community voices
Community Voices

Communication That Changed Everything
A personal story about how honest, open communication transformed a struggling relationship and strengthened emotional intimacy.
Community voices
Community Voices

Myth, Moon, and Menstruation
An engaging look at how women’s cycles have been linked to lunar rhythms, witchcraft, and ancient taboos — uncovering how myth, science, and mystery shaped menstrual history.




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