We answer the questions about mental health, sexuality, and wellness that you might feel too shy to ask.
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...
[getty src="508209192" width="509" height="339" tld="com"] The day I learned of my best friend’s suicide attempt was the day I saw the deep, dark crevices of my own mind. Until then—the winter of my senior year at college — I had never thought about “mental...
With the freedom to set their own class schedules, college students have more flexibility on how to spend their days, whether they prefer working out in the morning or sleeping in. Many of us, including myself, do the latter because we finally can. I loved those extra...
For many people, college is the first time they’re truly on their own. From figuring out how to do laundry, to cooking meals to the best of your ability, to balancing friendships and schoolwork, it can sometimes get overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to know when...
With fall just around the corner, the last thing you want to do is hole up in a dark, sweaty gym for your workout. It may be tempting to skip the sets to grab drinks on the roof or lounge in the grass, but who says you can’t enjoy the sunshine and get your exercise in...
Imagine a panicked 15-year-old, whose only knowledge of her menstrual cycle is “I bleed every 28 days,” in the emergency room with doctors who have no idea what is going on. Now imagine how equally panicked her mother is, since she hasn’t even given the birds-and-bees...
The recent presidential election caused an uproar for women across the country. One of the biggest concerns is how our access to birth control might change throughout the next few years.President Donald Trump and his administration have been very vocal about repealing...
Four months after moving to sunny Colorado, I discovered sun damage on the backs of my 32-year-old hands. My hands looked like my granny's. I prefer to avoid chemical sunscreen and it requires re-application. Unlike sunscreen, the right fabric can reliably protect you...
[getty src="82824061" width="507" height="338" tld="com"]Three weeks ago, Mochi Magazine staffers took on an important new year’s resolution - pledging to drive without smartphones or distractions for 21 consecutive days. We’ve made it to the finish line. In 21 days,...