In many Arab countries, particularly SA, it’s not only taboo to speak out politically, but actually dangerous. Especially if you’re a woman. It is ingrained in the culture to keep hush about politics and to avoid being critical.

Not gross, just kind of awkward: On a trip to the fertility doctor with my husband for a round of artificial insemination, I informed him that many an OBGYN have struggled to find my cervix and he says “Please, I’ve never met a cervix that I can’t handle. I’m the cervix master.”

do former 90s/early aughts icons have some sort of radar for one another? I’m genuinely impressed at Avril’s ability to find these has-beens.