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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Divorce in Asia: Women grapple with cultural, legal hurdles DW 08/19/2025

"This [extramarital affair case] is very anti-women. The kind of shame I have to face in the courtroom. Our courtrooms are full of men ... the way everyone looks at me, it's a different horror experience."
Women
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Ex and I Had a Wild and Adventurous Phase. It's Come Back to Haunt Us.

The reality is that engaging in adult entertainment often has implications beyond the immediate experience, affecting personal relationships and social status long-term.
LGBT
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I used to be an escort, and a former client wants to be friends. What should I do? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Reconnecting with a past client can be positive or complicate established boundaries.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Hidden Practices That Follow Family Estrangement

Many described it as a difficult and sensitive topic—one they might only share with close friends. For the most part, respondents worried about others' negative reactions or judgment.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A New Novel Explores Teen Parenthood

The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate among developed countries, particularly affecting teen mothers facing numerous challenges.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

An investor makes a case for funding sex, drugs and other socially taboo products | TechCrunch

Investors may overlook profitable opportunities within controversial sectors due to societal stigma and vice clauses.
Ignoring high-growth sectors like sex and substances could hinder innovation.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

I Pee Sitting Down. No, That Doesn't Make Me Less Manly.

Cultural norms significantly influence men's bathroom habits, with sitting down to pee being more common in Europe than the U.S.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | I'm a polyamorous parent - I'm a better mom now that my kids know the truth about my unrestrictive lifestyle

Polyamorous parenting provides children with additional love and resources but may also introduce societal challenges.
The practice of consensual non-monogamy is increasingly recognized among families in the U.S. and Canada.
Pets
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

"Nocturnal Creatures," by Said Sayrafiezadeh

The stigma of pest control workers during and after a bedbug scare affects their service and relationship with clients.
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