The Asian community tends to steer clear from discussing taboo subjects such as sex and periods in family households. It’s so hush-hush that it’s almost like these topics don’t exist, and because of this, there is a lack of communication between parents and teenagers, causing a barrier. It can only be expected when impressionable youth…
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Does Anyone Believe What Your First Cousin Did?
Trigger warning: This article contains subject matter pertaining to childhood sexual abuse and rape. Anyone’s first, second, even third cousins are considered potential suitors if you were raised in some Middle Eastern households. This does not particularly fall under “Islamic” practices only. Other religions, cultures, and upbringings practice this notion too. One must wonder why…