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May 2021
45m 57s

Ep 2: Raised Through Shame

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Alya talks to Nour Emam, creator of the platform Mother Being, an open space that provides Arabic-content covering important topics like reproductive and sexual health. Alya and Nour discuss how we can become disconnected from our bodies and the importance of knowledge and open conversations around sexual health.

Nour also broaches the subject of how she is raising her daughter to be sex positive, with a focus on the importance of raising through love instead of, as an example through shame and fear.

Talk of Shame is a Womena Production. Shame breeds shame, so let's talk about it.

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