by Laura Bogush | May 29, 2025
I remember penetrating myself with my fingers for the first time when I was 3 or 4 years old while taking a bath. “Mommy, I found a hole in my vulva and it’s not where my poop comes out.” “That’s your vagina,” my mother replied matter-of-factly. “It’s the place where...
by Laura Bogush | Apr 8, 2025
I’ve always managed to find pleasure through mindfulness in everyday moments: The orange and deep pink in the sky and water during a sunset The calming sound of the water lapping at the shore. The lemony smell of the soap as I wash my hands The soft, warm feel of...
by Laura Bogush | Feb 20, 2025
We wrote about our experiences with anger. Browse the links below to read the full post. Ready to Pop “No one looks me in the eye with compassion. . . No one even asks about my family history of breast cancer.”by Simone Farschi Read Simone's Post My...
by Laura Bogush | Feb 18, 2025
I find my power when I’m angry I saw him enter the building, walking past signs that read: Do not enter. Private event for women only. “Get out! No!” I shouted as I propelled toward him, pushing him with the energy from my body. Now I imagine myself in that moment as...
by Laura Bogush | Jan 7, 2025
I’ve been taking hormone replacement therapy for nearly 30 years. It’s improved my quality of life and physical health. I wouldn’t want to live without it. At age 37, my periods stopped abruptly. I would awaken at night, hot and drenched in sweat. These episodes...
