We answer the questions about mental health, sexuality, and wellness that you might feel too shy to ask.
Issues surrounding women’s health, particularly those related to sex and birth control, are considered taboo in many Asian cultures. Growing up, these kinds of conversations certainly did not exist in my Asian household. School was not much help either. A traumatizing...
Home fitness has become insanely popular due to the COVID-19 outbreak. With fitness centers closed and social distancing restrictions lasting for months — not to mention, a heightened awareness around health — many have turned to YouTube for new workout routines....
With many states requiring face masks to be worn in businesses and other public areas, it’s no surprise that masks are now fashion statements, available in all colors, patterns, sizes and price points. In my opinion, spending $200 on a face mask that comes with bows...
My cousin always made the best buttery pound cakes. During the holidays, she’d spend weeks baking these cakes to give to each family member. She’s generous like that. When I found out my cousin died, I was in shock. She was a mom to two kids — one in college,...
“I grew up with stories about my great-aunt in Korea, who was beaten to death by her husband. He suffered from a drinking problem and always became violent after abusing alcohol,” says Michelle Yang. “What stands out is the acceptance among relatives that my...
I don’t remember having “the talk” with my mom. The closest thing was sitting in on my older sister’s talk as my mom read a book on puberty. I giggled at an illustration of a girl whose breasts sagged over her desk. My mom said that the book was more for my sister and...
One of the most beautiful things in life is having a child. Like many women, Annie Kuo wanted to be a mother. But after a miscarriage, she received a diagnosis of primary infertility. Her doctor recommended in vitro fertilization (IVF) but Annie got pregnant without...
“Six years of your life. Or 2,190 days.” According to NPR, that's about how long the average woman will spend having her periods. For people who menstruate, periods have a significant impact on daily life. Menstruation can be manageable, uncomfortable, or...
On Our Minds is a recurring series at Mochi magazine dedicated to destigmatizing mental health in the Asian American community. By addressing the issue of mental health head on and making more information accessible, we hope to create space for us all to connect and...