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Should women freeze their eggs?

Egg freezing empowers women to control their reproductive futures despite societal stigmas.

How Celebrities Changed America's Postpartum Depression Narrative

Celebrities discussing postpartum depression has raised awareness but created high expectations for mothers that can invite criticism.
#parenting-choices

How I decided to become a solo mom by choice at age 41

Using anonymous sperm donors can be a more straightforward option for single mothers than involving friends due to potential complexities in relationships.

These Are The 6 Things Child-Free People Want You To Stop Saying To Them

Stigma against child-free individuals persists, especially affecting women, leading to judgment and intrusive questions about their choices.

How I decided to become a solo mom by choice at age 41

Using anonymous sperm donors can be a more straightforward option for single mothers than involving friends due to potential complexities in relationships.

These Are The 6 Things Child-Free People Want You To Stop Saying To Them

Stigma against child-free individuals persists, especially affecting women, leading to judgment and intrusive questions about their choices.
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#health-awareness

Did Apple Just Stumble Into a Cure for Male Loneliness?

Many people associate hearing loss with aging, resulting in delayed treatment; societal stigma leads to a seven-year average wait for help.

GPs advise not to ignore scabies symptoms

There has been a rising trend in scabies diagnoses in England, particularly in close-living environments like universities and care homes.

Did Apple Just Stumble Into a Cure for Male Loneliness?

Many people associate hearing loss with aging, resulting in delayed treatment; societal stigma leads to a seven-year average wait for help.

GPs advise not to ignore scabies symptoms

There has been a rising trend in scabies diagnoses in England, particularly in close-living environments like universities and care homes.
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UK: More and more Pakistanis reject cousin marriage DW 10/17/2024

Cousin marriages can lead to social stigma, impacting families even when children are healthy.
The perception of health issues in children due to consanguinity often lacks scientific backing.

Periods - Do Women Really Need Them? | HackerNoon

Menstruation is often stigmatized despite being a normal bodily function, and the option to skip periods raises ethical questions.

Are iPhone users petty? You'll be surprised how many won't date Android fans: survey

iPhone users' bias against Android negatively affects dating for many users.

Throat cancer survivors form choir in Croatia to combat stigma

A Croatian choir of cancer survivors has transformed their lives and reduced stigma through the power of singing despite having had their voice boxes removed.

Divorced Women Are Revealing The "Hardest Parts" Of Divorce That No One Talks About

Divorce involves significant emotional and social challenges, particularly stigma, loss of family unit, and resulting financial hardships.

What's the best way to lose weight, following a diet or taking drugs like Ozempic?

The importance of combating the social stigma around obesity and overweight while incorporating new drugs like GLP-1 agonists into comprehensive treatment plans.
#health-disparities

Lesbian and bisexual women live shorter lives than straight women. Here's why

Lesbian and bisexual women have a shorter life expectancy compared to heterosexual women due to existing health disparities and social stigma.

Lesbian and bisexual women live shorter lives than straight women. Here's why

Lesbian and bisexual women have significantly shorter life expectancies compared to straight women due to health disparities and social stigma.

Lesbian and bisexual women live shorter lives than straight women. Here's why

Lesbian and bisexual women have a shorter life expectancy compared to heterosexual women due to existing health disparities and social stigma.

Lesbian and bisexual women live shorter lives than straight women. Here's why

Lesbian and bisexual women have significantly shorter life expectancies compared to straight women due to health disparities and social stigma.
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Anne Boyer, poet: Denying hatred isn't good for you, you need to let it out'

The world is sick, not the people with cancer. Society's failure lies in making them sick.

More than 1 in 8 people feel mistreated during childbirth, new study finds

More than one in eight women experience mistreatment in childbirth.
Mistreatment during childbirth is influenced by specific demographics, such as LGBTQ+ identification and Medicaid insurance.

Men Are Sharing Difficult Parts Of Modern Dating, And As A Woman, I Never Thought Of Some Of These

Men face constant rejection in dating, women's experiences are not the only ones that matter.
Dating apps create a lack of opportunities and fear of social alienation for men.

Asian Single Parent Network: Helping South Asian lone parents combat loneliness

Lone parenting in South Asian community can lead to isolation and stigma
Support groups like ASPN provide safe spaces for single parents to connect and share experiences

Why the issue of fatphobia is structural and systemic

Fatphobia is the hatred, rejection, and violence experienced by overweight people.
Fatphobia is structural and systemic, impacting access to transportation, public spaces, and healthcare.

Most lesbian & gay parents face negative comments about their families - LGBTQ Nation

Many schools lack discussion on diverse families, leading to social stigma and discrimination against LGBTQ+ families.
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