Isn’t it unfortunate that women across the globe still experience harassment, unfair treatment, and oppression to this day? It goes without saying that it is not easy to fight the patriarchy. While it is not possible to change the system overnight, the little things count. These are steps that we can all take to support …
Vaping, violence and teen delinquency in the US
Looks can be deceiving. Hence, it is always safer to “look before you leap.” As Recommended by some, Take Vaping or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) for example. People have the perception that vaping is safer and has lesser harmful effects than smoking. This is not necessarily true. Vaping has been packaged attractively thru its striking electronic …
Dealing with Sexual Pain and Discomfort
Sex should be a pleasurable experience for couples. Thus, if you are feeling any sort of discomfort or pain, then it might be a sign of an underlying problem. People of any gender and sex can experience pain or discomfort during or after sex. This can include mild discomfort to an intense feeling of pain, …
The Keys to Having a Healthy Sexuality and Relationships
When talking about sexual health and experiences, relationships act as a core in the picture. However, building healthy relationships encompass several other factors beyond sexuality. Whether you are aiming for a long-term or short-term relationship, a sexual relationship, or a friendship, it will be a lengthy process. Relationships can either impact you positively or negatively, …
Looking After Our Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sex is a way for people to express and experience themselves in a sexual aspect. Our sexuality is the core of our human existence. Sexuality also naturally involves biological, physical, emotional, erotic, spiritual, and social behaviors and feelings. Our sexuality is an indispensable part of our lives. Thus, it is only right that we look …
The Hunger Crisis Experienced by Informal Workers
People who are relying on a daily wage have been the ones who are most affected by the current public health crisis. Many employers can no longer continue to pay their employees, thus, they are resorting to retrenchment which mainly affects their employees. In Kenya where many workers rely on their daily wages to survive, …
It’s About Time Child Marriage is Put to End
Marriage is one of the biggest milestones any person could go through. As being in married life can be a tough ordeal, it should be for adults only. Unfortunately, some countries still practice the tradition of subjecting girls to early or forced marriage. Currently ranked as the 12th in the list of countries with the …
How The Covid-19 Crisis Affects The Fight for Women’s Rights
2020 is undeniably a tough time for the world due to the ongoing public health crisis brought by the coronavirus. However, due to the current battle against Covid-19, the issues relating to women’s rights and women’s reproductive and sexual health are being swept under the rug. Alongside this is the issue regarding access to abortion. …
Global Economic Injustice Towards Women
Across the globe, women are subjected to the worst working conditions. They earn less than what men earn, they render more work that is unpaid, and they suffer from the impact of the increasing wealth gap. In many countries, men have the power to stop their wives from working which as a result, isolates them …
Reproductive Health and Sexual Rights for Women
A woman’s reproductive health and sexual rights are the core of the most crucial decisions she makes, especially regarding marriage. This decision affects how long she stays in school or how many kids she is going to have. Millions of girls and women across the world cannot freely make choices related to sex and reproduction. …