feminism… The Muslim woman’s relationship with sex….. shame, guilt, respectability politics and how we circumvent pleasure to reach chastity and sexuality in one smooth orgasm! 12 May 202212 May 2022 When I was a little girl I was told that sex is categorically bad. I was told that it is condemnable under all circumstances. Its many vices that included masturbation…
feminism… When a woman says “I’ve never heard this happening to a woman before”, here’s what I think…. 5 May 20225 May 2022 The recent uprising on abortion bans and what it means for women have allowed many of us to bask in our glory of righteousness and sanctimony some more. After all,…
humanity… When you are cringe, the possibilities are endless. 1 May 20221 May 2022 Whatever people might tell you about how cringe you are, don’t feel defeated or even, discouraged. If you are cringe, then you have unlocked the avenue to some wonderful opportunities…
feminism… Heteropatriarchy and how it strengthens itself….. 14 Apr 202214 Apr 2022 For purposes of this blog, I’ll keep it short. After all, what hasn’t been said about patriarchy and masculinity on here that I would document now. But it does baffle…
feminism… The dating apostle! 1 Apr 202210 Apr 2022 While my own dating résumé is probably nothing to write home about, it’s not because of any negligence on my part, let me assure you of that. In a world…
burnout… My age and the havoc it can wreak. 31 Mar 202231 Mar 2022 “How old are you, dear?” The oldest of the three women asked, her yellowing teeth bared, reminding me of barracudas in the Australian reefs. How old am I, I stare…
consumerism… Silent feminists! 23 Dec 202123 Dec 2021 I’m at a convention for engineers. These are all Pakistani women. With their nice Chanel and Hermes bags. They look wealthy. Age is defied by them. When you have money,…
feminism… The subtle art of seduction… a Pakistani woman’s dilemma with the society she’s born in. 16 Apr 202118 Apr 2021 My land of pure is finally openly misogynistic. It has come out as rape apologist and takes pride almost in being oppressive. Pakistanis follow their own brand of conservatism that…
feminism… I don’t want a protector. I want safety. 7 Apr 2021 Online conversations around rape are so infused with excuses for the rapists that I don't think we realize it. This is the thing with cultural values. They're sweet and toxic…
feminism… A fight broke out when I posted…… the dilemma of civil discourse on women-only groups 3 Feb 20215 Jun 2021 Women-only groups have existed on Facebook under different mission statements. Some are for a sisterhood. Some exist for beauty, fashion and the like. Some are literary and scholarly. You name…
My mind as a woman 