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Cultural Views on Closeness
A cultural comparison of how intimacy is expressed in the West and East, highlighting differences in touch, verbal expression, privacy, and family expectations.
New norms of closeness
Data Story: How Gen Z Sees Intimacy Differently A New Chapter in Connection For generations, intimacy has often been framed in binary terms: romance or friendship, physical closeness or emotional distance. But Gen Z—the cohort born roughly between 1997 and 2012—appears to be reframing the…

Cultural Views on Closeness
Understanding Cultural Attitudes Toward Closeness and Connection When people talk about intimacy, the word often conjures ideas of romance, sex, or emotional closeness. Yet, intimacy is shaped not only by individual experiences but also by cultural expectations. The ways people in the West and…

Journeys in Self-Belief
Confidence isn’t a straight line. For many women, it comes in waves, shifting with life stages, personal setbacks, and quiet victories that often go unnoticed by the outside world. In this case study series, women—sharing anonymously—open up about how they’ve navigated their own relationships with…

Truth About Vaginas
For centuries, women’s health has been surrounded by a mix of science, folklore, and cultural beliefs. While medicine has advanced in understanding reproductive health, myths about vaginal health continue to circulate in daily conversation, online forums, and even among well-meaning friends. Some…

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