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fromwww.london-unattached.com

What This Week's Full Moon in Aquarius Means for You

The Full Moon in Aquarius promotes self-awareness, authenticity, and the release of societal expectations.

Philosophy

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Why Feeling Behind Means You Are Ahead | HackerNoon

Conventional societal paths create a false sense of security, often resulting in unfulfilling lives and capped potential.

Saving Mozart at The Other Place

Much has been dramatised about Wolfgang's rivalry with Salieri, but 'Saving Mozart' refreshingly focuses on Mozart's relationships closer to home, starting with him as a child.

Film

Lust and anger drive the Bonnie Blue saga, but moral outrage misses the point: this is hardcore economics | Gaby Hinsliff

Bonnie Blue's unique model of adult content challenges norms by inviting young men to participate actively, raising complex questions about exploitation and empowerment.

fromwww.dw.com

Why the birth rate in Germany continues to nosedive DW 08/03/2025

Julia Brandner's experiences highlight the backlash she faces for choosing to remain child-free, with critics branding her decisions as detrimental to society and its future.

Women

Music

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 weeks ago

Coldplay's semi-fascist kiss cam'

The kiss cam at Coldplay's concert reflects society's complex relationship with privacy and public displays of affection.

fromInverse

3 weeks ago

Why The Most Surprising Erotic Thriller Of The Year Is More Than Just Millennial 'Misery'

Society often labels women who pursue love as desperate while men are seen as romantic.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.

Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations due to political, cultural, and societal factors.

The Hidden Signs of Male Depression

For depression, a 'his and hers' list of symptom presentations, or expanded discussion on gender differences in symptomatology is essential and remains largely absent from current diagnostic criteria.

Mental health

Social justice

fromThe Atlantic

Adults Have Always Wondered If the Kids Are Alright

Concerns about youth behaviors have persisted over the decades, often reflecting societal anxieties about changing norms.

Women

What Is It About Breasts? Science Explores the Big Question

Female breasts provoke interest and have meanings beyond their biological function, influencing cultural and social perceptions.

fromTheartnewspaper

Symbol of a scandalous Victorian love story, long-lost silver stag sculpture goes on show

"Anyone who's ever fallen in love with someone others didn't approve of-whether it was your parents, your friends, or society itself-will feel something when they hear this story."

History

Relationships

fromwww.esquire.com

Why Men Cheat, According to a Cheater

Men cheat not because they can, but because they must fulfill a deep need within themselves.

The rules of age gap relationships? Here's what we can learn from famous men | Arwa Mahdawi

If you are a 38-year-old adult whose 17-year-old love interest is still at high school, you need to be sent straight into detention.

Relationships

A sweet moment for refugee schoolchildren | Brief letters

Community interaction transforms experiences for refugee children.

Culinary identities can intersect with societal norms around sexuality.

Addressing urban vehicle sizes through better parking policies could improve safety.

Mental health

2 months ago

I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

The author explores a deep-seated discomfort with their skin and identity, rooted in shame and societal expectations.

Right-wing politics

2 months ago

How the Extreme Becomes Mainstream

Extremism can start from personal grievances but can evolve into mainstream ideology through group dynamics.

Nonviolent extremism can advocate for justice and dignity, highlighting the complexity of the concept.

fromTiny Buddha

2 months ago

When Trying to Be "Good" with Food Makes Us Sick - Tiny Buddha

Shame and the desire for acceptance can distort one's understanding of self-worth, ultimately leading to an unhealthy relationship with food and body image.

Some Men Are Complaining About How Hard Society Is For Them - Here's What Women Have To Say

I'm sorry. I don't want to sound like an asshole: It's true that help organizations for men are important. Many men also suffer from abusive partners, mental health issues, feel left behind in school, and just...lost in society. But I also kinda hate, how these questions even exist. Or worse: How every time the discussion arises, it's derailed to the opposite: Not, 'look what women do,' but 'look how women are at fault.'

Women in technology

#breastfeeding

Parenting

Mom slammed for openly breastfeeding child at restaurant: 'Sheesh, cover up'

Parenting

Here's why a mom gave 3-year-old son a boob cake for his birthday

Parenting

Mom slammed for openly breastfeeding child at restaurant: 'Sheesh, cover up'

Alternative transportation

Parenting

Here's why a mom gave 3-year-old son a boob cake for his birthday

The Allure of Dark Personality Traits

Dark personality traits can lead to greater success and earnings in competitive environments.

Societal norms may paradoxically reward individuals with darker traits, contrary to expectations.

fromStreetsblog

Car Harms Monday: 'Car Brain' is the Demon Spawn of Car Dependency - Streetsblog New York City

Car dependency marginalizes those unable to drive, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive urban planning.

Women

Older Women Who Never Got Married Are Revealing What It's Like To Be Single Later In Life

Personal fulfillment and meaning in life can exist outside traditional milestones like marriage and parenthood.

NYC parents

15 Things Older People Did In School That Wouldn't Fly Today

School policies and practices have evolved significantly, with activities once common now considered inappropriate or outdated.

OMG science

Staying Curious is the Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do

Curiosity can be dangerous yet is immensely powerful, enhancing well-being and combating ignorance.

Mental health

Women Who Had Teen "Relationships" With Older Men The Realize Were Predators Share How It Happened

The article highlights the harmful dynamics of teenage girls dating much older men, often framed as flattering but rooted in exploitation.

fromIndependent

'The overwhelm of new motherhood helped' - Psychiatrist and author Saumya Dave on the idea for her novel The Guilt Pill

Saumya Dave explores 'mom guilt' as a pervasive emotion affecting mothers, contrasting it to the absence of a similar term for fathers.

fromSlate Magazine