Why 25 November Is Personal - Even When Others Don’t Expect It Every year, as November darkens and the air sharpens, I feel myself preparing - emotionally, mentally, and deeply - for the arrival of 25 November , the day the world turns orange. For many, it’s an international day of activism. For me, it feels like coming back to myself - to my identity, my empathy, and the reasons I stand up for what I believe in. Orange the World But my presence in this movement has not always been understood. Not by strangers. Not by acquaintances. Sometimes not even by people who thought they knew me well. The Roots - and Where My Story Meets Them The story of the Mirabal sisters - three women murdered for resisting a dictator - was one of the first threads that pulled me into this movement. Their courage resonated with me in a way that felt almost physical. Their fight wasn’t only about politics. It was about the value of femininity, dignity, and bodily autonomy - themes that echo deeply in my own ...

How I Got My Shenmen Piercing Birthdays have always been special in our little trio - me, my wife, and our boyfriend. We’re big on surprises, spontaneous adventures, and small gestures that turn ordinary days into unforgettable memories. But this year, my birthday gift went far beyond anything I could have imagined. It wasn’t just a surprise; it was a whole experience - a warm-hearted, slightly nerve-wracking, and beautifully emotional one. So, here’s the story of how I got my new Shenmen piercing - a sparkling reminder of love, connection, and trust - and how it happened during our cozy getaway in Denmark. A Birthday Trip Full of Mystery We had planned to spend a few relaxed days in Denmark, taking advantage of the autumn calm that settles over the coast after the summer crowds disappear. The weather had that soft, golden-gray tone - a little misty, with the salty smell of the sea and the kind of crisp breeze that makes you want to wrap yourself in a scarf and sip hot coffee all day....

Truth, Courage, and the Freedom to Be When I first began exploring my identity as a a feminized husbandI realized how deeply society clings to its myths. Masculinity and femininity are still seen as opposites, and anyone who blurs that line becomes a question mark in the eyes of others. Yet the world is changing, and so are the ways men express themselves. Myths About Feminine Men In this essay, I engage with the five myths outlined by Lucy83 in her insightful article  "Top 5 Myths About Feminine Men" . I’ll explore the "pro" and "con" arguments for each myth, while weaving in my own experiences as a feminized husband - someone who lives beyond the boundaries of traditional male identity, finding both joy and strength in that freedom. Myth #1: "Feminine men are gay." What the myth asserts:   That if a man expresses traits society labels as "feminine," he must automatically be homosexual. Lucy83 writes: " Being feminine says nothing...