Scary Mommy1 month agoWritingI Refuse To Make My Kids Ashamed Of MasturbationDiscovering a personal pleasure in running water, an individual reflects on the shame associated with his experience. [ more ]
time.com1 month agoWritingJessica Biel: Understanding My Period Has Been a 30-Year JourneyThe pressure to hide periods can create shame and silence, but it's essential to change this narrative and educate about menstruation to empower individuals. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com1 month agoWritingWe all want to cut out the bad parts of ourselves. It won't work, and it won't make us happierIndividuals often wish to eliminate parts of themselves they find shameful or weak, seeking self-improvement through various means. [ more ]
BuzzFeed1 month agoJavaScript'Aftercare' Is The BDSM Practice We Should Use For Vanilla Sex, TooAftercare is essential even in casual sexual situations to ensure everyone feels respected and cared for. [ more ]
Scary Mommy3 months agoRelationshipsI Had Sex With A Married Man, But It's Not What You ThinkExploring experiences with a sex therapist can help release shame around sex. Challenging societal norms regarding sex and setting personal boundaries is essential for self-acceptance. [ more ]
Intelligencer6 months agoUS politicsWhy Rudy Giuliani Lost So BigShame is society's most powerful enforcement mechanism against misconduct. The defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani ended with a $148 million damage verdict. The legal proceedings arising from Trump's assault on the 2020 election make the federal courthouse a hub of political accountability. [ more ]
Medium6 months agoCareerDesigner layoff storiesThe author experienced the highs and lows of getting a raise and being laid off in a short span of time. Shame and guilt can have a significant impact on a person's mindset when they become unemployed. The fear of being judged or asked about their job can be a source of anxiety for someone who is jobless. [ more ]
Tiny Buddha7 months agoCareerTrapped in Shame: How I Found Mental Freedom After Prison - Tiny BuddhaShame thrives in secrecy, silence, and judgment, but with empathy and vulnerability, it cannot survive. Shame is an insidious disease that lives in isolation, separation, and disconnection. By shining a light on shame and being vulnerable, individuals can begin their journey towards healing and self-acceptance. [ more ]
The Atlantic2 weeks agoWritingConfessions of an Ozempic-TakerThe chronicler of addictions, Johann Hari, shares his own struggle with willpower and shame. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com1 week agoWritingI want love and intimacy but I am struggling with my sexual identitySelf-discovery journey to embrace sexuality with love and freedom. [ more ]