I saw I Swear last night and it made me extra frustrated. Artists behind both Sinners and I Swear had their success overshadowed by a controversy that could have been handled so much better by BAFTA. It put a pall on the evening for so many deserving artists.
"When shown a labeled illustration of the vulva, many participants misidentified basic anatomy. Nearly a quarter mistook the image for a heart, 13% labeled it a vagina, and 10% believed they were looking at ovaries." www.findarticles.com/survey-finds...
"But if you have pain with penetration and tend to tense up, the focus should be on relaxing, not tightening. For any muscle to function properly, you need it to contract and relax.” www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/...
"Language profoundly shapes women’s ability to understand, express and advocate for their sexual and reproductive health. In Bulawayo, where my research is based, isiNdebele speaking women use a rich repertoire of euphemisms for the vulva." www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/eup...
So much GOOOP
Is anyone else watching The Beauty? I'm a sucker for a mixture of hot naked people, weird fashion, and body horror.
Justice for Izabela! A Polish court has sentenced three doctors to prison over the 2021 death of Izabela from sepsis during a 22-week miscarriage, after doctors refused to help. "This was a case involving extraordinary negligence, a pure disregard for the most basic and fundamental medical duties."
Luxembourg lawmakers have voted to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the country’s constitution. However, wording was changed from "right" to "freedom" making it much weaker, and the country has a 12-week abortion limit that won't change.
"The emergency rule, which cuts off an estimated 10,000 to 16,000 patients from their state medication funding starting March 1, could create another emergency, advocates contend." www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...
“For example, foods high in sugar can promote the growth of yeast, while processed foods can disrupt the balance of vaginal flora.” www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/4-f...
"If you don't touch yourself and know what your normal is, how are you going to know what your abnormal is? You could probably save your life." www.ladbible.com/lifestyle/vu...
HPV vaccination is recommended for routine administration at age 11 or 12 years, and starting at age 9. Research shows that on-time HPV vaccination by age 13 offers the best protection.
“We have to look at HPV vaccination as a preventive measure,” Jemal said. www.local10.com/health/2026/...
"After knocking on the bed to show its sturdiness, Phebe quipped, “'Heard it here first: there are no cardboard beds. Well, as far as I know.”" www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainmen...
"A new study comparing 59 species of primates linked same-sex sexual behavior to scarce resources and more predators in socially complex species. The findings show diverse sexual behaviors are common — and likely beneficial in primates." www.livescience.com/animals/land...
If you have more than 10 hours before competition, go wild. But keep it in your pants within two hours of toeing the start line. “From a physiological standpoint, those time limits are sensible and safe and shouldn’t impact aerobic performance,” www.outsideonline.com/health/train...
A 2024 study found that men of all sexual orientations reported higher rates of orgasm during intercourse than women did. Gay and bisexual women also reported higher orgasm rates than their heterosexual counterparts. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/w...
"UNICEF also raised concerns about what it called the "nudification" of children.
At least 1.2 million children across 11 countries disclosed having their images manipulated into explicit deepfakes in the past year." www.reuters.com/technology/u...
“It offers a compelling template for a relationship that evolves from attraction and eroticism into being deeply known. In the age of hookup culture, this model for the transition from attraction to real vulnerability and deep affection feels especially necessary.” www.cnn.com/2026/02/03/h...
"30 years ago, she founded the organization called Prajwala, or Eternal Flame, to shelter women removed in police raids from brothels & to police the police, ensuring raids are actually conducted and that the women, widely marginalized in India, are treated with respect." www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Did you miss my talk on the history of fashion and butts at the last Get You a Babe Who Can Do Both? Never fear, the internet is here youtu.be/NHIinxvfwic
The most important thing is being a safe place to talk and ask questions without judgement or reprisal. www.parents.com/age-by-age-g...
About two per cent of the world's fish species – some 500 species – are thought to switch sex at some point in their adult lives. www.sciencefocus.com/nature/some-...
"The proposed law also makes it impossible to use lack of sexual relations as an argument in fault-based divorce." www.bbc.com/news/article...
"The inspiration was Giovanni’s Room, James Baldwin’s seminal 1956 novel of broiling gay desire – awakening, denouncement, denouement and ultimately rueful acceptance, all framed within the grey of Paris streets." www.anothermag.com/fashion-beau...
"Ultimately, neither Ali nor Adel had much of a chance. Since the US has recently resumed deportations to Iran, both men have been on the brink of deportation to a country where their sexual orientation is illegal, and punishable by death." www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/iranian...
"LGBTQ+ youth who experienced conversion therapy were more than twice as likely to attempt suicide and more than 2.5 times more likely to report multiple suicide attempts in the past year." www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/what-th...
This training is free, provided virtually, and features small and large group discussions. Registration is required. paproviders.org/the-institut...
"The investigators underscored that the results showed persistent gaps in knowledge, confidence, and inclusive communication, despite the positive attitudes reported by healthcare professionals regarding sexuality discussions." www.cancernursingtoday.com/post/healthc...
