by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Beauty
But as I saw more of Iran, from Isfahan to Shiraz, I began to piece something fundamental together. Whenever I visited city centers and older, well preserved homes, I was struck by the intricate, traditional Iranian art. There, preserved in the Persian tilework, were...
by admin | Sep 14, 2023 | Beauty
Similarly to how queer-coded shoes like Birkenstocks and Doc Martens have now populated mainstream fashion, the current leaning away from acrylics and longer lengths has made finding fellow queer women outside of gay spaces even trickier. “As much as I wish it was...
by admin | Jun 27, 2023 | Beauty
Welcome to Doing It, a column where sex educator Dr. Varuna Srinivasan explores the deep connections between sex and emotions. This month, in a special edition to celebrate Pride Month 2023, Dr. Srinivasan recalls their journey coming out as nonbinary.Genderqueer is a...
by admin | Apr 4, 2023 | Beauty
When the American Catholic missionaries came and built schools in Kalinga, village girls were made to cover their arms with long sleeves. Being tattooed became a point of shame when women ventured to the city, and eventually fewer girls from the succeeding generation...
