Women (Page 10)

anorgasmia

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Female orgasmic disorder or anorgasmia is the inability to reach orgasm during sex or through sexual stimulation. Colloquially we use words like: “I did not come” or “I did not finish” after having sex. In my clinical experience, women can experience distress when they do not reach orgasm because they fear that there is something wrong with them or that their bodies are not functioning well. However, recent research indicates that in most cases anorgasmia does not stem from a biological problem. In fact, reasons for not reaching orgasm can be various and may include stress and/or anxiety, not giving oneself enough time to enjoyRead More…

self portrait artist

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Bold and brave self portrait artist Martina Mifsud openly displays very personal nude portraits in Malta, where nudity is still frowned upon.. I’m a terrible at anything artistic, I can’t paint, I can’t dance, I can’t sing to save my life, I’m not good at sports. I remember thinking when I was very young, many moons ago, that God (when I still believed he existed) gave me no talents. What I can do instead is really appreciate those that recognise their talents and do something with them. When Luisa my step-daughter sent me photos of an exhibition of nude self-portraits by her friend Martina MifsudRead More…

i forgave my abuser

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Through an anonymous post shared on the group Women for Women (Malta), a woman has shared her horrific experience of domestic violence with her narcissistic, and violent partner. The extent of her ordeal is clearly felt in her words: “I forgave my abuser because I was afraid he would kill me if I didn’t“. Anita* understands that some may ask,” Why do some women first report their partners for allegedly abusing them, yet later drop the charges against them?”. Anita tells us why she “forgave” her abuser. A year ago, Anita went through a traumatic experience with her partner, a narcissist. Lying, twisting and manipulatingRead More…

what is the difference between food allergies and food intolerances

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What is the difference between food allergies and food intolerances or sensitivity? Food sensitivities and intolerances are more common than food allergies, according to the British Allergy Foundation. Neither involves the immune system. A food triggers an intolerance in your digestive tract. This is where your body can’t properly break it down, or your body reacts to a food you’re sensitive to. For example, lactose intolerance is when your body can’t break down lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. Food intolerances often are dose related; people with food intolerance may not have symptoms unless they eat a large portion of the food or eat the food frequently. YouRead More…

Rachelle Deguara

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Rachelle Deguara is the Co-Chair person of ADZ Green Youth Malta, business owner of Mellowmoon, a committee member of Young Progressive Beings and an artist with the stage name of REA. In other words, she’s a woman with a vision for change and a plan to get it done.  We sat down with Rachelle to learn more about her journey. What is the driving force behind your social and political endeavours?  There isn’t any major driving force behind my social endeavours. I wrote my first song back in 2016 when il-Munxar, Marsaskala was under threat with a development for a so-called agri-tourism village. I sangRead More…

sustainable fashion movement

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Maya Aarohi is a student at the University of Malta, where she is currently reading a B. A. in English and Communications. Alongside her studies, she has begun a local sustainable fashion movement to revolutionise the fashion industry and encourage students to be more ethical and sustainable with their clothing purchases. Maya’s activism is brought about through an international alliance called “Fashion Revolution”, where she has started a new branch called Fashion Revolution UoM.  Through this student organisation, she has brought awareness to the sweatshops, slave labour, and overall inhumane production by popular brands. It has taught students to think before purchasing, and also toRead More…

feminist relationship relazzjoni femminista

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What does having a feminist partner mean? The definition of feminism is: the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. Thus, having a feminist relationship would mean that your partner believes in the principle of equity within your union. This can be manifested as being open to going against stereotypes, if that is what is needed/wanted. On the contrary, it could also mean taking on stereotypical roles. The idea is that one does not rely on expectations, but what works for the couple in question. There is a broad misconception that feminists cannot be stay-at-home mums or working dads,Read More…

bumpnme

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Christmas is around the corner, and with the Covid-19 pandemic hitting small businesses worldwide, including Malta, the best thing to do is shop local. Being an informed consumer is the only way to shop ethically and sustainably, which is why we’ve combined a list of genuine businesses run by trailblazing women in Malta. To support a woman’s business is to support all women: it is a form of uplifting, supporting and emancipating. Support local women-owned businesses this Christmas. Get festive, feminist and fair with these brands: Gaia & Nina  The brand by local designer Francesca Pace’ named after her two daughters. These beautiful hand- crafted,Read More…

women's wishes women for women foundation

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Women for Women Foundation 28.11.2020 PRESS RELEASE- For Immediate Release Women for Women Foundation launches ‘Women’s Wishes’ The Women for Women Foundation is hoping to raise €5,000 to make Christmas dreams come true for women who may be going through a difficult time through it’s new initiative ‘Women’s Wishes.’ “We women all know that when we are hard up we are always the ones to go without and we always put our children first and remain without ourselves. We don’t complain but it does stress us out and take its toll on us.” Foundation founder, Francesca Fenech Conti said. Women’s Wishes aims to fulfil theRead More…

ectopic pregnancy malta

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Doctors for Choice insist that law must change so access to Methotrexate in the case of an ectopic pregnancy can be provided in time. An ectopic pregnancy is any pregnancy implanted outside the cavity of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. In most cases, the embryo is either absent or non-viable, but these can still be fatal if left untreated. In the UK, the incidence is approximately 11/1000 pregnancies. Gynaecologists in Malta generally use the ethical ‘principal of double-effect’ as a legal loophole to treat these cases by removing the fallopian tube surgically. This is considered an “indirect termination of pregnancy” on the grounds that it is done toRead More…