As the cost of living surges across Canada, many Indian migrants, particularly from Punjab and Haryana, are feeling the pinch. With housing, food, and essential expenses on the rise, newcomers are turning to unconventional strategies to make ends meet. One such approach, “hot bedding,” has sparked widespread debate online. Monique Jeremiah, a 37-year-old Canadian woman,...

Growing up as children of narcissistic parents can leave a mark that sticks around for years. Even long after childhood, those early experiences shape how people think, feel, and relate to others. A lot of the same topics keep coming up when people talk about what it was like. These aren’t random memories. They’re patterns...

For generations, monogamy has been hailed as the ultimate relationship ideal. The narrative is simple: find your soulmate, commit for life, and enjoy the happiness that follows. However, a groundbreaking meta-analysis published in the Journal of Sex Research has sparked a critical conversation about whether monogamy is truly the gold standard for relationship satisfaction. By...

Rose, a 63-year-old widow, had always placed her family above everything. After the sudden death of her husband, Raymond, she took on the responsibility of raising four children—Don, David, Daniel, and Debbie—single-handedly. She worked tirelessly, balancing multiple jobs to ensure her children had the opportunities she never did. Despite her sacrifices, her sons betrayed her....

Isabel Coles, a 32-year-old North Carolina native, was living a dream when she tied the knot with Christopher Coles in September 2024. The couple’s shared love for music took them to the ‘Sea.Hear.Now’ Festival in New Jersey for their honeymoon. The newlyweds were “insanely happy,” Isabel recalled, unaware of the heartache that lay ahead. Just...

Domestic abuse affects millions worldwide, with perpetrators often hiding their actions behind closed doors. For Heather Cornelius, what began as a seemingly normal relationship slowly transformed into a nightmare that nearly cost her life. “I never thought it would happen to me,” Heather says, her voice steady despite the painful memories. “You hear these stories...

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media trends, Gen Z has done it again. This time with a concept that’s both perplexing and oddly familiar. Dubbed “barebacking,” the term has sparked curiosity and occasional outrage online. But what does it actually mean? Rest assured, this phenomenon has little to do with its risqué connotation and...

Let’s be honest—parenting is chaos. Between school drop-offs, endless snacks, and stepping on Legos barefoot, sex can feel like a long-lost luxury. Maybe you’re too tired, or too busy folding laundry to even think about getting frisky. And that’s normal, really. But if the dry spell turns into a full-blown desert, it might be time...

In the ever-evolving world of dating, a new trend has emerged, shaking up traditional notions of love and partnership. Known as “throning,” this phenomenon sees individuals strategically forming relationships to boost their social status or achieve personal goals. Particularly popular among Generation Z, “throning” offers an intriguing, albeit controversial, look into how modern dating dynamics...

Opinion Sex education often skimmed the surface. It taught the basics of anatomy, contraception, and STI warnings. However, what about the deeper realities of intimacy, communication, and emotions? What about the messy, imperfect, and very human side of sex? If you entered adulthood feeling unprepared, you are not alone. Clearly, sex ed often leaves out...

In the early hours of a seemingly ordinary evening in Florida, Rayven Veritas found herself at a bar, enjoying a quiet drink. What began as a solo outing soon turned into an encounter that would test her instincts and alter her life. Rayven met William CK Shatz, a bartender at the establishment, who invited her...

There are many signs someone is fake, even if they seem friendly at first. You’ve probably met a few people like this. They smile wide, say all the right things, and act like your biggest supporter—but something just feels off. The problem is, these types often know how to hide their true selves. They’re good...