By: Rawan Khalil Quarantine, lockdown, coronavirus, el viroooos – whatever you want to call the current pain in the ass – it has flipped our lives around. It has undeniably transformed them into this soggy blob of nothingness and to … Continue reading Quarantine Diaries #1: Ana Ba2eit A3da Fel Talaga Msh Fel Beit
By: Hanya I don’t think I’ll ever stop talking about women, and fighting for women and our right for opportunities that we choose ourselves, I’m even writing this article on Women’s Day. However, I’m also against oppression and restriction; I … Continue reading 6 Young Egyptian Male Models Redefining What it Means to Look Like a “Ragel”
By: Hanya I knew I would get an unbelievable amount of stares and comments -all unsolicited of course- the exact moment I cut my hair. Yet the one I never thought I’d ever get was actually the one that stood … Continue reading I Cut Off My Hair and People Said it Distorted My “Femininity”
We’ve all heard of Tinder. Most recently kaman in the Dolly Parton challenge and we have a pretty good idea what goes down on Tinder so I had no interest of diving into that mess. But have y’all heard of … Continue reading Is Online Dating for You? I Downloaded Minder, Here’s What Happened
By: Rawan Khalil Growing up the idea of diets was not an idea it was a norm, which sucks because I grew up seeking the comfort of food behind close doors and under dim lights. Eating became a fear to … Continue reading Mama, I’m Not “Barda” Just Because I Don’t Want to Diet Anymore
By: Fadila If you know me, you know my ultimate girl crush is Amira Adeeb. Amira Adeeb, Gen-Z’s version of an actual influencer. Amira Adeeb, the YouTuber and comedian who makes everyone laugh when they need it most. Amira Adeeb, … Continue reading Amira Adeeb Opens Up About Growing Up in a Famous Egyptian Family and While Being Her Gen-Z Woke Authentic Self
By: Jumana “I often need reassurance because I overthink a lot. My best friend always points out that I’m being needy and clingy which only makes me insecure and behasesni eni te2ila ala kol el nas el hawalaya.” One too … Continue reading We Asked Girls Why They Think They’re Needy, Their Answers Might Surprise You
By: Ali Sakr The Literary Café is an Instagram blog about books – a bookstagram, if you will, created by Farah Otuzbir. In the blog, you’ll get to see book reviews, recommendations, aesthetically pleasing pictures, and overall a very encouraging … Continue reading Farah Otuzbir – the Girl behind “The Literary Cafe” – Gives Us Her Top Picks
By: J Dear Mom, You found my nudes today, despite how strictly I remember deleting them. You asked me so many questions, when, to whom…why? I certainly couldn’t tell you the truth, because if I did, you wouldn’t understand. Amidst … Continue reading Sincerely, a Once-Loving Daughter
By: Malak Atwa We are taught that our loved ones should be our comfort zone, they are our safe haven. Abuse has absolutely nothing to do with ‘love’; it’s 100% about control and manipulation. It isn’t just blood, bruises and … Continue reading 10(/16) Teens Tell Us Their Stories of Abuse – Physical, Emotional, and Mental
