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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Female Masturbation Still Generates Controversy and Doubts Among Young People

The article discusses the ongoing controversy and taboos surrounding female masturbation in Brazil, particularly among the youth.

Mar 19 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Sex garden to ‘break taboos’ at Chelsea flower show as gnome ban ends

The Chelsea Flower Show will feature a sex-themed garden sponsored by Lovehoney, aiming to challenge social taboos around sexuality.

Mar 19 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Erotic Fantasies: He Enjoys Himself in Swinger Clubs in His Head

The article explores the prevalence and nature of sexual fantasies, particularly those involving scenarios like swinger clubs, and discusses the implications for relationships.

Mar 19 • 07:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The women who challenge taboos to become the new faces of F1

Rachel Robertson, a young British driver, is part of an elite group of women in motorsport as she competes in the F1 Academy, aiming to be the first woman in 50 years to qualify for Formula 1.

Mar 18 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bárbara García, doctor and sexologist: 'Older adulthood is like a second puberty'

Bárbara García, a gynecologist and sexologist from Argentina, discusses her new book that addresses the misconceptions surrounding sexuality and pleasure, particularly for older adults.

Mar 17 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What taboo? Women, sex, masturbation, hormonal dance, and more

The article discusses women's issues, including menstruation, sexuality, and societal taboos surrounding these topics, particularly during Women's Month in March.

Mar 13 • 13:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

SOS from Lebanon: Breaking Taboos and Seeking US Help to 'Get Rid' of Hezbollah

Lebanon appeals to the US for assistance amidst intensified Israeli bombardments and the threat of invasion due to Hezbollah actions, with the country facing severe casualties and a mass exodus.

Mar 12 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Supporters of sex without taboos bid farewell to carnival with a liberal party in the interior of SP

A liberal party in Campinas, Brazil, attracted about 650 attendees who embrace non-taboo sexual lifestyles, marking a unique, post-carnival celebration.

Mar 1 • 21:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A Book Reveals the Harsh Truth: Women's Health is Too Little Studied and for Quite a Surprising Reason

The article discusses Marina Gerner's book "The Vagina Business," which addresses the neglect of women's health topics due to taboos and funding issues.

Feb 27 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With an estimate of 60 new cases of colorectal cancer in AC, colonoscopy still faces taboos; get to know the prevention exam

Colonoscopy is a crucial procedure for detecting colorectal cancer early, but many people in Acre, Brazil, have misconceptions and fears about it, contributing to low screening rates despite a rising incidence of the disease.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

15 Strangest Fetishes People Hide in Google Searches

The article explores bizarre sexual fetishes that individuals commonly search for on Google but often feel unable to express openly.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

They confront the big pee taboo in a funny performance

A new theatrical production in Copenhagen humorously tackles societal taboos surrounding urination.

Feb 19 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Camila Appel's Work Transforms the Taboo of Death into an Act of Care

Camila Appel explores the cultural taboo surrounding death in her book "Enquanto Você Está Aqui," addressing themes of aging, loss, and the inevitability of mortality through personal and social lenses.

Feb 18 • 17:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

28-year-old sex worker fulfilled a family man's fantasy – see pictures from the session: 'I am an object'

A 28-year-old sex worker, known as Miss Evilia, allowed a media outlet to document a session with a client, during which she discussed the boundaries of her work and some taboo desires her clients express.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Zionism is Racist.. The Green Party's Petition Breaks Political Taboos in London

A political petition by the UK Green Party challenges traditional views on Zionism and advocates for a one-state solution, reflecting a shift towards formal political action in support of Palestine.

Feb 18 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Anna Psarouda-Benaki: The Woman Who Broke the 'Taboos'

Anna Psarouda-Benaki, a prominent figure in Greek law and public life, passed away having made historic strides as the first female President of the Hellenic Parliament and the first female president of the Academy of Athens.

Feb 16 • 05:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Joaquín Reyes, Ernesto Sevilla and Carlos Areces, comedians: 'When we started there were taboo subjects that no longer exist'

Spanish comedians Joaquín Reyes, Ernesto Sevilla, and Carlos Areces reflect on the changes in humor since they began their careers, discussing taboo subjects and their return to television with a new series.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Asun Arias, the pharmacist expert in menopause who breaks taboos: "A woman at 50 wants to take the leap of the tiger, but it can't be"

Asun Arias, a pharmacist specializing in women's health during menopause, discusses the often-silenced changes women experience as they approach and enter this phase of life.

Feb 10 • 23:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Meet in secret rooms and masturbate for hours

A new phenomenon where individuals gather in secret to engage in prolonged acts of masturbation is highlighted, raising discussions on social taboos and belonging.

Feb 7 • 17:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

More than Rivals: A Story of Love, Sex, and Clandestinity that Aims to Break Taboos but Does Not Evade Commonplaces

The successful Canadian series about two competitive hockey players who seduce and fall in love with each other is now available on HBO Max.

Feb 6 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Aging: from pleasure to risks, what are the taboos of sex in old age

Carmem Fregonesi, a 97-year-old woman from Ribeirão Preto, challenges societal taboos about sexuality in the elderly by sharing her experiences and perspectives on pleasure.

Feb 6 • 08:03 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Abdel-Samad on His Ban in Egypt: 'I Must Intervene on Taboos'

Hamed Abdel-Samad discusses his book and the topic of genocide in a debate held in Lebanon after being unable to present it in Cairo due to a ban in Egypt.

Feb 5 • 10:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ancient taboos must give way – Obi of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, calls for the elimination of violence against women and vulnerable groups, urging an end to outdated customs that conflict with societal protection.

Feb 4 • 11:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Horoscope for today, Tuesday, February 3: predictions for health, love, and money

Today's horoscope indicates a day of liberation from taboos and repressed feelings, encouraging a focus on well-being and moderation in speech.

Feb 3 • 01:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Yascha Mounk: "Donald knows no taboos, ignites wars only for his ego"

Yascha Mounk critiques Donald Trump's approach to war, highlighting the contradictions in his presidency regarding military intervention.

Jan 31 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

How Men Lost Their Fear of Anal Sex: 'Liking to Be Penetrated Makes Some Women Look at You Differently'

The rise of 'pegging', anal penetration of men with the help of sex toys, breaks the last taboo for heterosexual men.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"For me, there are no taboos" – Linnemann wants to overshadow Agenda 2010

CDU politician Carsten Linnemann argues for an economic initiative larger than Germany's previous Agenda 2010, calling it "Economic Miracle 2.0" and advocating open discussions within the pension commission.

Jan 7 • 08:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vox drags its voters in breaking taboos and does not suffer from its distance with the King, the Church, and the Army

Vox gained support in 34 of the 35 municipalities in Extremadura that leader Santiago Abascal visited during the campaign, despite traditionally distancing itself from established conservative institutions.

Jan 6 • 01:08 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"That makes people angry, it drives them to the AfD" – Boris Palmer wants to continue using the "N-word"

Boris Palmer, the independent mayor of Tübingen, insists on continuing to use the controversial 'N-word' despite significant backlash and his recent departure from the party, explaining his view on language and taboos in a podcast.

Jan 1 • 05:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Author Marcel Friederich: The Crooked Smile is a Sign of Strength

Marcel Friederich, who lives with the rare Moebius syndrome, embraces his differences and aims to break taboos through his book and a support group called 'Courage Givers.'

Dec 28 • 09:12 UTC

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