It is paramount for sexually active South Asians to be familiar with safe sex practices and maintaining their sexual well-being.

Further, understanding how trauma shapes how we receive, and express love is crucial when exploring love languages and what feels right for you.

The love bomber often hides their true intentions behind acts of affection. They may buy excessive gifts, constantly check in on your whereabouts, make intense statements and expect you to commit very early on in the relationship.

I found myself face to face with my sexual needs and subsequently unanswered questions while consuming sexually explicit content on television.

Secret lovers, kisses stolen in the dark of night, virginal fumbling in the backs of cars in hopefully empty parking lots – it's our unofficial induction into adulthood, and either you or someone you know has been through it.

Since our launch last October, Thaen X has commissioned brilliant racialized queer writers. They have explored culture, entertainment, relationships and intimacy through personal narratives and analysis. For Pride Month, we’re resharing these pieces and thanking folks for choosing Thaen X to share their stories.