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Health Educator Haylin Belay Wants You To Be Okay With Sex

In the first of her two-part interview with AYO contributor Maya Pascal, sex educator and writer Haylin Belay talks about why open conversations about sex should be the norm and how myths keep women from happy sexual relationships. In our second segment, Haylin shares how adopting witchcraft has helped to fuel her own confidence and self-acceptance. Read More

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Myths and All: The World’s Obsession With Our Vaginas

South African writer Rutendo Masasi explores the world's obsession with women's vaginas. Read More

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Health Educator Haylin Belay Wants You To Be Okay With Sex

Myths and All: The World’s Obsession With Our Vaginas

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