A moment that changed me: I was 16, gay and bullied for it. Then my father wrote to the Guardian Growing up gay in the 90s was marked by fear and societal stigma, but the author found support within their family.
The basis of eugenics': Elon Musk and the menacing return of the R-wordThe resurgence of the R-word highlights the troubling normalization of slurs in political discourse, impacting attitudes towards those with intellectual disabilities.
Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the jobNapping can significantly enhance cognitive performance despite its stigma in the U.S. labor force.
This Woman Was Chastised For Taking A Nap On A Girl's TripNapping is a healthy activity that improves cognitive ability and reduces stress, yet some people face social stigma for taking breaks.
Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the jobNapping can significantly enhance cognitive performance despite its stigma in the U.S. labor force.
This Woman Was Chastised For Taking A Nap On A Girl's TripNapping is a healthy activity that improves cognitive ability and reduces stress, yet some people face social stigma for taking breaks.
Should women freeze their eggs?Egg freezing empowers women to control their reproductive futures despite societal stigmas.
Naomi Watts' new book reflects on the hidden parts of menopauseNaomi Watts highlights the shock of learning about her near menopause at 36, shedding light on the stigma surrounding this natural stage of life.
Should women freeze their eggs?Egg freezing empowers women to control their reproductive futures despite societal stigmas.
Naomi Watts' new book reflects on the hidden parts of menopauseNaomi Watts highlights the shock of learning about her near menopause at 36, shedding light on the stigma surrounding this natural stage of life.
Solace and sisterhood: the Indian holy city where ostracised widows find a new home in picturesWidows in Vrindavan have created a resilient community to cope with societal stigma, isolation, and the search for spirituality.
My Son's Favorite Toy Is A TamponTampons, often considered taboo, can serve as a valuable tool for open conversations about menstruation and breaking societal stigmas.
Periods - Do Women Really Need Them? | HackerNoonMenstruation is often stigmatized despite being a normal bodily function, and the option to skip periods raises ethical questions.
My Son's Favorite Toy Is A TamponTampons, often considered taboo, can serve as a valuable tool for open conversations about menstruation and breaking societal stigmas.
Periods - Do Women Really Need Them? | HackerNoonMenstruation is often stigmatized despite being a normal bodily function, and the option to skip periods raises ethical questions.
Can You Understand Ireland Through One Family's Terrible Secret?Clair Wills reflects on her family's dark history of exclusion stemming from societal and familial rejection of unwed mothers in 20th-century Ireland.
How Celebrities Changed America's Postpartum Depression NarrativeCelebrities discussing postpartum depression has raised awareness but created high expectations for mothers that can invite criticism.
How I decided to become a solo mom by choice at age 41Using 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 ThemStigma 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 41Using 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 ThemStigma against child-free individuals persists, especially affecting women, leading to judgment and intrusive questions about their choices.
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 symptomsThere 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 symptomsThere has been a rising trend in scabies diagnoses in England, particularly in close-living environments like universities and care homes.
UK: More and more Pakistanis reject cousin marriage DW 10/17/2024Cousin 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.
Are iPhone users petty? You'll be surprised how many won't date Android fans: surveyiPhone users' bias against Android negatively affects dating for many users.
Throat cancer survivors form choir in Croatia to combat stigmaA 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 AboutDivorce 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.
Lesbian and bisexual women live shorter lives than straight women. Here's whyLesbian 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 whyLesbian 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 whyLesbian 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 whyLesbian and bisexual women have significantly shorter life expectancies compared to straight women due to health disparities and social stigma.
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 findsMore than one in eight women experience mistreatment in childbirth.Mistreatment during childbirth is influenced by specific demographics, such as LGBTQ+ identification and Medicaid insurance.
Most lesbian & gay parents face negative comments about their families - LGBTQ NationMany schools lack discussion on diverse families, leading to social stigma and discrimination against LGBTQ+ families.