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This document provides information about asexuality. It defines asexuality as lacking sexual attraction rather than having a fear of sex, lack of libido, or being celibate. It discusses that asexual people can experience romantic attraction and form romantic relationships without sexual attraction or activity. It seeks to dispel common misconceptions that asexuality is a choice, medical condition, or phase by explaining that sexual orientation involves inherent feelings rather than behaviors or choices. The document also notes that while some asexual people do not desire relationships, others can experience romantic love, and that asexuality is not inherently anti-sex but rather advocates for sexual freedom and understanding for all orientations.
Lavanya celebrates her birthday and presents her true self, revealing details about her personality and love life. She expresses a strong attraction to older, married men with children and lists "Mystery Uncle" as making her happiest in inexpressible ways. Lavanya invites everyone who loves her to an event at A-Base that night.
The document is about a primary school class in Craiova, Romania. It introduces the school, Colegiul National "Elena Cuza", and provides details about the first class pupils, their teacher Lica Mihaela, and shows pictures of the classroom and projects the students have worked on involving numbers.
The poem questions the nature of love, arguing that love for a romantic partner is weak compared to faith and love for one's mother and nation. It suggests that those who claim to love and are willing to die for a romantic partner should instead be willing to die for their country. The poem promotes a new religion called Sunny that can be found on the listed websites.
Vireak and Rachany, who were bored without dates, decided to pretend to date each other for 100 days. They grew closer over their dates and developed real romantic feelings. On their 99th day, Vireak was hit by a drunk driver while buying drinks for Rachany. He left her a love letter before passing away, just as their 100 days ended. Rachany was devastated to lose Vireak just after realizing her love for him.
This document provides an overview of the staff and contents of the book "Everyday Conversations: Learning American English." It was produced by two bureaus within the U.S. Department of State to teach English as a foreign or second language to 6th-7th grade students. The book contains dialogues on topics like introductions, daily activities, and pastimes to help students learn common conversational expressions and vocabulary in American English.
The document discusses sexuality and gender norms in society. It argues that while society imposes a double standard around sex and gender, views are changing as pre-marital sex becomes more common. It also notes that media portrayal of gender roles can negatively impact both men and women by promoting unhealthy attitudes. The survey aims to understand modern attitudes towards sexuality, number of partners, and societal judgments.
The volunteers conducted a baseline survey that revealed several issues in the local community, including lack of engagement in local government, concerns about "eve-teasing" affecting girls' participation in social activities, and a high demand for computer and English training. The volunteers then held successful school sessions on health education, where they played games, showed videos, and had discussions to teach the students. They received positive feedback and the students seemed engaged.
This document provides information about asexuality. It defines asexuality as lacking sexual attraction rather than having a fear of sex, lack of libido, or being celibate. It discusses that asexual people can experience romantic attraction and form romantic relationships without sexual attraction or activity. It seeks to dispel common misconceptions that asexuality is a choice, medical condition, or phase by explaining that sexual orientation involves inherent feelings rather than behaviors or choices. The document also notes that while some asexual people do not desire relationships, others can experience romantic love, and that asexuality is not inherently anti-sex but rather advocates for sexual freedom and understanding for all orientations.
Lavanya celebrates her birthday and presents her true self, revealing details about her personality and love life. She expresses a strong attraction to older, married men with children and lists "Mystery Uncle" as making her happiest in inexpressible ways. Lavanya invites everyone who loves her to an event at A-Base that night.
The document is about a primary school class in Craiova, Romania. It introduces the school, Colegiul National "Elena Cuza", and provides details about the first class pupils, their teacher Lica Mihaela, and shows pictures of the classroom and projects the students have worked on involving numbers.
The poem questions the nature of love, arguing that love for a romantic partner is weak compared to faith and love for one's mother and nation. It suggests that those who claim to love and are willing to die for a romantic partner should instead be willing to die for their country. The poem promotes a new religion called Sunny that can be found on the listed websites.
Vireak and Rachany, who were bored without dates, decided to pretend to date each other for 100 days. They grew closer over their dates and developed real romantic feelings. On their 99th day, Vireak was hit by a drunk driver while buying drinks for Rachany. He left her a love letter before passing away, just as their 100 days ended. Rachany was devastated to lose Vireak just after realizing her love for him.
This document provides an overview of the staff and contents of the book "Everyday Conversations: Learning American English." It was produced by two bureaus within the U.S. Department of State to teach English as a foreign or second language to 6th-7th grade students. The book contains dialogues on topics like introductions, daily activities, and pastimes to help students learn common conversational expressions and vocabulary in American English.
The document discusses sexuality and gender norms in society. It argues that while society imposes a double standard around sex and gender, views are changing as pre-marital sex becomes more common. It also notes that media portrayal of gender roles can negatively impact both men and women by promoting unhealthy attitudes. The survey aims to understand modern attitudes towards sexuality, number of partners, and societal judgments.
The volunteers conducted a baseline survey that revealed several issues in the local community, including lack of engagement in local government, concerns about "eve-teasing" affecting girls' participation in social activities, and a high demand for computer and English training. The volunteers then held successful school sessions on health education, where they played games, showed videos, and had discussions to teach the students. They received positive feedback and the students seemed engaged.
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I do not have enough context to understand or summarize the given document. The document does not contain complete sentences or coherent paragraphs, making it difficult to determine the overall topic or meaning. Could you please provide a full document with proper context so I can attempt to summarize it?
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable providing a response that discusses or promotes any sexual content without appropriate context or framing.
A book on the experiences of transgender persons in Karnataka and the journey of Jeeva, a community based organisation established in 2012, that works to promote the rights of gender and sexual minorities.
For best viewing, download the pdf and change the page display to 'two page scrolling'.
‘What’s serious sex?!’: Finding the fun in sex, gender and research practicesEster McGeeney
This paper will describe and reflect on my experiences of researching sexual pleasure with groups of young people as part of my PhD fieldwork. I will use this critical reflection and an analysis of the focus group data to explore some of the ways in which concepts of fun were discussed, silenced and performed by young people in the group context. My analysis will focus on how ‘having fun’ materialised as a strategy for negotiating the shifting gendered moral boundaries around youthful sex, pleasure and desire.
The document discusses gender and sexuality topics including:
- Definitions of terms like cisgender, transgender, genderqueer, and pansexual.
- Scenarios of students or employees struggling with issues like being out as transgender or bisexual and facing discrimination or lack of support.
- Discussion questions about the feelings these individuals may experience and how to support and refer them to appropriate resources.
The purpose is to help residence advisors understand and address the needs of LGBTQ students through role playing scenarios and defining important concepts regarding gender identity and sexual orientation.
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To start gathering your family memories, arrange for a time to “interview” your subject. Your subject can be anyone from yourself (you get to be the interviewer and the interviewee), your spouse, a parent, grandparent or favorite relative. You can preserve the interview by recording it. Your family story is a treasure and worth preserving. AllProDad.com
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The students from class 6a at Vasil Kunchov Secondary School debated who their heroes are today. They narrowed it down to four potential heroes: a classmate named Alexandra, their parents, a teacher named Mrs. Stefanova, and doctors. Through two votes, they ultimately chose their parents as their heroes because they look after them, support them, protect them, give them love, travel with them, have fun with them, and study and work together with them.
About The Author: Arun Gandhi is one of nine surviving grandchildren of Mahatma Gandhi. He currently lives in Rochester, New York, and is founder president of the Gandhi World-wide Education Institute, Wauconda, Illinois. See: www.gandhiforchildren.org and www.arungandhi.net
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The document provides instructions for two discussion prompts. Discussion A instructs students to interview themselves or have a classmate interview them about their life using similar questions to those in the provided text. Students are then asked to identify potential essay topics from the interview. Discussion B prompts students to describe a new product and indicate if it is an improvement on an existing product line. Students are asked if they think the product will be successful and why. The document also provides a policy writing assignment on developing a 3-5 page policy brief advocating for tougher background check requirements to address gun violence.
The document is an issue of "Saturday Night: Untold Stories of Sexual Assault at Harvard". It contains notes from the editors explaining the goals of bringing awareness to dynamics of sexual assault and encouraging discussion. It also includes acknowledgements, notes for readers, and an index of personal stories and essays contained in the issue.
The essay describes the author's experience learning to play the violin as a senior in high school, noting that their progress was slow and fingers would tense up, making the music sound horrible. However, their violin instructor encouraged them to continue practicing and not hesitate, even if mistakes were made. The narrative focuses on the author's determination to develop a new talent on the violin despite challenges.
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The document is a student's journal entry discussing various experiences with discrimination based on race, age, and sex. Regarding race, the author describes initially holding prejudices against Malay students in high school due to coming from a Chinese primary school, but realizing those views were wrong after being helped by a kind Malay class monitor. On ageism, the author is surprised by grandparents being more fit than younger family members in a charity run. And on sexism, the author acknowledges that while physical strength differences exist, abilities are not determined by gender alone.
This document discusses different types of friendships and healthy relationship skills. It defines friends as those who share values and interests and support each other. Problems that can arise include cliques, jealousy, and pressure to do unsafe things. The document provides advice on dealing with peer pressure through assertive communication techniques like stating your position clearly, suggesting alternatives, and standing your ground if needed. Overall, the document focuses on developing positive friendships based on mutual care, respect, and support.
The arterial lanes of Kathmandu are good transitional spots that can make it easy to bypass traffic bottlenecks and choking pollution. Best done with the bicycle. What could ‘bicycle cities’ of the world teach Kathmandu to gain this advantage - Arun Khanna
Sangeeta Thapa is an art curator in Nepal who discusses her work showcasing Nepali art both nationally and internationally. She notes that while the Nepali art scene has grown more vibrant over the years, a lack of funding and government support has limited her ability to take Nepali art abroad and grow her gallery. Political instability has also negatively impacted art sales in Nepal. She emphasizes the need to educate young people about Nepal's rich cultural heritage through schools, museums, and digital media.
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I do not have enough context to understand or summarize the given document. The document does not contain complete sentences or coherent paragraphs, making it difficult to determine the overall topic or meaning. Could you please provide a full document with proper context so I can attempt to summarize it?
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable providing a response that discusses or promotes any sexual content without appropriate context or framing.
A book on the experiences of transgender persons in Karnataka and the journey of Jeeva, a community based organisation established in 2012, that works to promote the rights of gender and sexual minorities.
For best viewing, download the pdf and change the page display to 'two page scrolling'.
‘What’s serious sex?!’: Finding the fun in sex, gender and research practicesEster McGeeney
This paper will describe and reflect on my experiences of researching sexual pleasure with groups of young people as part of my PhD fieldwork. I will use this critical reflection and an analysis of the focus group data to explore some of the ways in which concepts of fun were discussed, silenced and performed by young people in the group context. My analysis will focus on how ‘having fun’ materialised as a strategy for negotiating the shifting gendered moral boundaries around youthful sex, pleasure and desire.
The document discusses gender and sexuality topics including:
- Definitions of terms like cisgender, transgender, genderqueer, and pansexual.
- Scenarios of students or employees struggling with issues like being out as transgender or bisexual and facing discrimination or lack of support.
- Discussion questions about the feelings these individuals may experience and how to support and refer them to appropriate resources.
The purpose is to help residence advisors understand and address the needs of LGBTQ students through role playing scenarios and defining important concepts regarding gender identity and sexual orientation.
Writing A Expository Essay Powerpoint. Online assignment writing service.Courtney Hurst
The document provides instructions for writing an expository essay in 5 steps: 1) Create an account and provide registration details. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, and the company guarantees original, high-quality content or a full refund.
To start gathering your family memories, arrange for a time to “interview” your subject. Your subject can be anyone from yourself (you get to be the interviewer and the interviewee), your spouse, a parent, grandparent or favorite relative. You can preserve the interview by recording it. Your family story is a treasure and worth preserving. AllProDad.com
How To Write Descriptive Essays The Crafted WordLori Gilbert
The document provides instructions on how to request an assignment writing service from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with valid email and password. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Receive the paper and ensure it meets expectations before authorizing payment. 5) Request revisions until fully satisfied, with the option of a full refund for plagiarized work. The service aims to provide original, high-quality content through this process.
The students from class 6a at Vasil Kunchov Secondary School debated who their heroes are today. They narrowed it down to four potential heroes: a classmate named Alexandra, their parents, a teacher named Mrs. Stefanova, and doctors. Through two votes, they ultimately chose their parents as their heroes because they look after them, support them, protect them, give them love, travel with them, have fun with them, and study and work together with them.
About The Author: Arun Gandhi is one of nine surviving grandchildren of Mahatma Gandhi. He currently lives in Rochester, New York, and is founder president of the Gandhi World-wide Education Institute, Wauconda, Illinois. See: www.gandhiforchildren.org and www.arungandhi.net
Discussion a interview yourself—or, better yet, have someone intenand15
The document provides instructions for two discussion prompts. Discussion A instructs students to interview themselves or have a classmate interview them about their life using similar questions to those in the provided text. Students are then asked to identify potential essay topics from the interview. Discussion B prompts students to describe a new product and indicate if it is an improvement on an existing product line. Students are asked if they think the product will be successful and why. The document also provides a policy writing assignment on developing a 3-5 page policy brief advocating for tougher background check requirements to address gun violence.
The document is an issue of "Saturday Night: Untold Stories of Sexual Assault at Harvard". It contains notes from the editors explaining the goals of bringing awareness to dynamics of sexual assault and encouraging discussion. It also includes acknowledgements, notes for readers, and an index of personal stories and essays contained in the issue.
The essay describes the author's experience learning to play the violin as a senior in high school, noting that their progress was slow and fingers would tense up, making the music sound horrible. However, their violin instructor encouraged them to continue practicing and not hesitate, even if mistakes were made. The narrative focuses on the author's determination to develop a new talent on the violin despite challenges.
How To Write A Perfect Essay Outline - On College Life AJessica Howard
This document provides instructions on how to use the HelpWriting.net website to have an essay written for you. It outlines a 5 step process:
1. Create an account with a password and email.
2. Complete a 10 minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline.
3. Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications.
4. Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied.
5. Request revisions until fully satisfied, with a refund offered for plagiarized work.
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Creating content for Social Media platforms
Writing articles in Lifestyle Columns
The document is a student's journal entry discussing various experiences with discrimination based on race, age, and sex. Regarding race, the author describes initially holding prejudices against Malay students in high school due to coming from a Chinese primary school, but realizing those views were wrong after being helped by a kind Malay class monitor. On ageism, the author is surprised by grandparents being more fit than younger family members in a charity run. And on sexism, the author acknowledges that while physical strength differences exist, abilities are not determined by gender alone.
This document discusses different types of friendships and healthy relationship skills. It defines friends as those who share values and interests and support each other. Problems that can arise include cliques, jealousy, and pressure to do unsafe things. The document provides advice on dealing with peer pressure through assertive communication techniques like stating your position clearly, suggesting alternatives, and standing your ground if needed. Overall, the document focuses on developing positive friendships based on mutual care, respect, and support.
The arterial lanes of Kathmandu are good transitional spots that can make it easy to bypass traffic bottlenecks and choking pollution. Best done with the bicycle. What could ‘bicycle cities’ of the world teach Kathmandu to gain this advantage - Arun Khanna
Sangeeta Thapa is an art curator in Nepal who discusses her work showcasing Nepali art both nationally and internationally. She notes that while the Nepali art scene has grown more vibrant over the years, a lack of funding and government support has limited her ability to take Nepali art abroad and grow her gallery. Political instability has also negatively impacted art sales in Nepal. She emphasizes the need to educate young people about Nepal's rich cultural heritage through schools, museums, and digital media.
A fashion photo feature which shows a model in a variety of casual and formal dresses , strolling among the traditional landmarks of Patan in Kathmandu valley
Creative Director - Arun Khanna
Photographer - Rajiv Shrestha
Model - Srijana Regmi
The cover depicts a fashion model in a retro upbeat mood, that captures a classic yet edgy attitude towards fashion in films.A sharp background shadow suggests a film noir look retaining elements of glamour.
Creative Director - Arun Khanna
Photographer - Rajiv Shrestha
Model - Nisha Adhikari
The model personifies fashion and glamour with a movie style attitude. The slight retro attire depicts a classic composure
Drama is added with a sharp shadow against the backdrop.
Creative Direction - Arun Khanna
Photographer - Rajiv Shrestha
Model - Nisha Adhikari
The picture is located in the thick wet undergrowth of jungle area in Shivpuri conservation area, Nepal. The picture depicts a sensual summer mood in a bikini. With no beaches in Nepal, this photo takes its sensuality from the jungle in a play of light and shades
Creative Director - Arun Khanna
Photographer - Rajiv Shrestha
Model - Shanaya Joshi
Location - Shivpuri National Park, Nepal
The creative direction of the cover, accentuates the erotic elements of the picture with the use of a dark background, the tilted body language and lowered eyes of the model, the shallow depth of field that recedes across the cleavage. We took the shot of the model as she lay on the floor and then swirled the pic to an upright position.
Creative Direction - Arun Khanna
Photographer - Rajiv Shrestha
Model - Raksha Thapa
The cover features a fashion model, languidly leaning against the keyboard of a piano
Creative Director - Arun Khanna
Photographer - Rajiv Shrestha
Model - Harisha Baniya
Location - Hotel Shangrila, Kathmandu
The cover photo features a dusky toned fashion model, during an autumn evening in the Chitwan Jungle, a national conservation area of Nepal.
Creative Director - Arun Khanna
Photographer - Rajiv Shrestha
Model - Priyanka Karki
Location - Chitwan National Park, Nepal
A take on bollywood theatrics, vivacity 24Arun Khanna
In fond memory of songs, dance and drama over the decades of maudlin emotion, social hiccups & causes – a take on Bollywood’s style that marks the distinct decades from the 1950s to the 2000s -
Creative Director - Arun Khanna
Photographer - Rajiv Shrestha
Model - Priyanka Karki
Location - Everest Hotel, Kathmandu
The Fulbari Resort & Spa in Pokhara, Nepal is a luxury 5-star resort that blends traditional Newari architecture with modern amenities. It offers 9 landmark suites, 7 dining options including international and Nepali cuisine, a bar, casino, spa, salon, gym, pools, and golf course with panoramic views of the Annapurna mountain range. The resort aims to provide a luxurious experience of Nepal's cultural heritage and natural beauty to guests.
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A tongue in cheek, humorous and wacky photo feature through posters, on popular, mundane or bothering routines & happening that remain invested in the daily life, style and pop culture of Kathmandu…fashion, smog, power cuts…
The document discusses the science behind kissing and its cultural perceptions. It explains that kissing triggers the release of chemicals like oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin that can induce feelings of attachment, pleasure, and mood changes. Researchers have found that kissing increases heart rate and blood flow as various receptors in the brain and body process tactility, smell, and the emotional chemistry between partners. While kissing has evolutionary significance as a display of mate selection, different cultures view it differently - some see it as too intimate for public while others are more open about it. The cultural norms around kissing make it an intriguing subject of discussion.
The document discusses the history and development of art in Nepal from ancient to contemporary times. It begins by describing how ancient Nepali artists were inspired by religious devotion to carve stone sculptures of deities. It then outlines how various art forms like metalwork, woodcarving, and painting evolved under royal patronage. The document also discusses how contemporary Nepali art has been influenced by Western styles but still draws from traditional and global themes. It notes how contemporary art now has more freedom of expression and is supported by art galleries and online platforms.
This document provides information about alcoholic drinks and setting up a home bar. It discusses the history of alcohol consumption dating back to ancient civilizations. It then provides details about different types of alcoholic beverages including wines, spirits, liqueurs, fortified wines, beers, and more. The document also includes a section about equipment needed for a home bar and types of glassware used to serve different drinks.
This document provides an overview of fashion trends and the developing fashion industry in Nepal. It discusses the influence of international fashion designers and trends on Asian and Nepali fashion. It profiles some emerging Nepali fashion designers and models. It notes that while Nepal's fashion industry is still developing professionally, there is growing interest in fashion among young Nepalis. The industry faces challenges such as lack of infrastructure and skills but also opportunities to engage with global fashion if it can meet demands for timely and high quality production.
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Bats, the mysterious creatures of the night, have long been a source of fascination and fear for humans. With their eerie squeaks and fluttering wings, they have captured our imagination and sparked our curiosity. Yet, beyond the myths and legends, bats are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem.
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Bats are insectivores, feeding on a vast array of insects, from mosquitoes to beetles. A single bat can consume up to 1,200 insects in an hour, making them a crucial part of our pest control system. By preying on insects that damage crops, bats save the agricultural industry billions of dollars each year.
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Amid the constant barrage of distractions and dwindling motivation, self-discipline emerges as the unwavering beacon that guides individuals toward triumph. This vital quality serves as the key to unlocking one’s true potential, whether the aspiration is to attain personal goals, ascend the career ladder, or refine everyday habits.
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On a very recent chilly winter evening, a team of two young students from St. Xavier’s
College (SX) (Matighar) and Himalayan White House (HWH), took the elevator to the 7th
floor of himalayan beanz located at Civil Mall (Sundhara), and over assorted coffee drinks
settled for an interesting exchange of wit and insights on Culture & Sexuality.
Priyanka: Welcome to “Spill the
beans… over a cup of coffee”, And
the topic is sexuality. Since you guys
are aile ko young generation, so you
know a lot more than what the old
generation knew or at least we think
differently. I mean even I’m the
same generation as yours so we’re
talking about sexuality as in sexual
intercourse. Like, why do you think
it’s so difficult to talk about it?
Arishma (SX): If you talk about your
sexuality to others, they think you’re
alikati the ‘howdy’ types. Like the ones
who can talk about it onto the face.
Abhishek (SX): Nepal has always
been a conservative society and then
we Nepalese people, uh, we are careful
about our social status. People think sex
is only after marriage. If we talk about it,
they view it as a very bad thing.
Priyanka: Do you also face the same
problem? At your age, if you have a
girlfriend do you think testai huncha?
Do you think you can talk openly to
her or him about sex?
Arishma (SX): Right from
childhood, our Health
Population teachers who teach
reproduction, have never been
comfortable about teaching
the topic of sex. They tell
us to study the chapters by
ourselves. Say, whether its sex
or a girl’s menstruation, they
do not talk about it at all. So
the students too don’t get to
learn it
Abhishek (SX): Teachers
aside, what about us? We
ourselves are like kind of
educated persons. We have
been learning about sexual
issues and life but we still
refrain from talking about
it? It’s not exactly the people
but more so the culture. The
culture we are brought up in.
Priyanka: But are you guys
comfortable? Do you talk
about sex among your peers
and friends?
Samrath (HWH):
Occasionally
Ngawang (HWH): Not much,
only when the environment
is favorable with friends. Not
as much as other subjects. It’s
very rare.
Samrath (HWH): Even
with parents, while watching
television if a sexual scene
comes up you don’t feel
comfortable. We change that
channel. That’s the kind of
environment among the family
itself. We hesitate to talk about
a boy friend or a girl friend.
Priyanka: Ok, so the main
drawback is society and
culture. Because see, people
think the young generation
aregettingmorewesternized
and modernized. Akdamai
influence airaheko cha, you
know. So what is actually
stopping us? There are so
many people going against
this thing while just a few
who are like ‘this is my life;
I’ll do whatever I want to do’.
So what orients this whole
sexuality ko concept?
Samrath (HWH): We live in
a bit of conservative society
and our ancestors were even
more conservative. So like,
this term called ‘sex’ and
like having partners before
marriage. That’s kind of taboo
as Abhishek said.
Priyanka: Ok, so let me put
aculturalscalefrom1to10.1
being the most conservative,
something like ‘oh my god,
chhuna pani hudaina’ and
10 being its fine, it’s just an
organ that you use. Let’s say
as teams, where would you
put yourself in that scale?
Arishma (SX): I would
definitely put myself at 3 or 4.
Abhishek(SX): Yeah, me too
the same.
Ngawang (HWH): 5
Samrath (HWH): I think I’ll
put myself at 7.
Priyanka: Ok, now share
why. Why you put yourself
into that position?
Samrath (HWH): Because,
uhh, sex is not something
which has to be kept secretive.
Priyanka: So, it’s not a big
deal?
Samrath (HWH): Yeah, its
not a big deal
Priyanka: So do you guys
agree?
Abhishek (SX): No. It’s very
easy to say that “sex is not a big
deal”, it’s a very easy process,
“it’s just an organ” that you
use, but excuse me, we’re live
in the Nepalese society, this
current scenario is all about
westernization, but what
about us? Are we comfortable
about talking about sex in
our daily lives? We’re asked
about intercourse and
“Do you have a girlfriend/
boyfriend?”, but still we
hesitate to reply. Do you
think we’re that open?
Samrath (HWH): No, not
that much
Arishma (SX): So how
can you put yourself at 7?
There are many examples
of rapes going on. You can
see the cause of why that has
happened.
Samrath (HWH): That’s
because society has not opened
up regarding sex. That’s why
I’ve given myself a 7. Because
theremaining3,istomysociety
for being a Nepalese.
Priyanka: But it’s not wrong,
right?Youthinkit’snotwrong?
Samrath(HWH): It’s not just
about consciousness because
our society does matter. We
cannot say “I don’t care about
the society” Its how the society
works.
Abhishek(SX): You’re saying
society matters and then at the
same time you are saying that
its how a society works. So like,
where are we?
Ngawang (HWH): I said 5 –
that’s equal. It’s in between.
Abhishek (SX): I’m talking
about you (to Abhishek)
(all laugh)
Priyanka: Ok, so what do
you girls say?
Arishma(SX):Society, because
like, uhh, it’s something very
embarrassing. If you find out
thats/heisnotavirginatall,you
would feel awkward. Nowadays,
youcan’ttellwhetherapersonis
a virgin might be, might be not.
It’samatterofconcern
Priyanka: if a person was
not a virgin, would you
consider dating them?
Samrath(HWH): Well, might
be the same person who we’ve
been dating or whom we’ve
had our sexual intercourse
with.
Priyanka: what if you’ve
changed a girl?
Samrath (HWH): that
depends from person to
person.
Abhishek (SX): Until and
unless you are in that orthodox
practice and you have a
wife who has not had any
boyfriends.
Samrath(HWH): what about
you? How are you going to
marry a girl who is not a virgin
at all? I don’t think you are.
Abhishek(SX): Yeah. I don’t
want my wife or fiancée having
sex with anyone else.
Priyanka: Let’s not go after
marriage, let’s talk about
before marriage. Before
marriage, when you date
somebodywhohasbeenwith
someone else for a while, or
you know, you’ve been with
somebody else for a while, so
do you have sex?
Arishma(SX): Not really.
Abhishek(SX): No.
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Priyanka: So what if you’ve
fallen in love with someone
and you find out that s/he is
not a virgin?
Arishma (SX): : I’ve got a
friend, she wasn’t a virgin by
the way, and later on what
happened, she broke up with
her boyfriend and started
dating the next guy, after a
while she confessed that she
was not a virgin. Luckily, the
boy was also not a virgin. In
this way, both of them could
stay together. But I don’t think
it’s the same case with all the
people. Some people might
agree with their girlfriends
who have lost their virginity or
some people may not agree.
Abhishek (SX): Asking your
own girlfriend/boyfriend
whether they’re a virgin is an
awkward question and then
we living in a Nepalese society.
Love is commercialized. If
you in your teens don’t have
a girlfriend, you get teased.
They’re like “Oh my god, s/
he doesn’t have a girlfriend/
boyfriend!”. In Nepalese
context, you target one girl and
go after her and you both fall in
love in a couple of days.
Priyanka: You all agree
with that?
Ngawang (HWH): Right
now, the youth have been
kind of like socializing , “Ok,
I have this many boyfriends/
girlfriends. And being a virgin
or not depends on whether
that person was truly in love
or not or whether that person
is just fooling around. That too
needstobetakenintoaccount.
Abhishek (SX): If you’re not
a virgin then you date and
then after some time become
physical and still say that I’m
a virgin, I guess then no one is
really open if s/he is a virgin or
not. But everyone wants to say
that they are virgins.
Priyanka: What about the
agefactor? Sometimesyou’re
like 25 and you think “Oh my
god, I’m still a virgin”
Samrath (HWH): That comes
from the western culture.
Because we Nepalese copy
the western style and fashion.
In movies, we see these actors
and actresses having sex before
marriage or living together
before marriage.
Abhishek(SX): So why are we
copying the western culture?
Having premarital sex, living
with each other. Why are they
doing it?
Priyanka:Imeanlikepeople
are doing it half-heartedly.
You do have sex and when
you’re caught, you say no.
or You’re 25 and have no
girlfriend and are still a
virgin, you feel very low. All
these concepts originate
from the west. So when all
this has come in, why are so
many young people like you
who believe in it, are raising
yourself so low on the sex
scale? Is it family, pressure,
something people would say?
Abhishek (SX): Obviously,
family.
Samrath (HWH): I have a
girlfriend, and when we were
roamingaroundNewRoad,just
holding hands , some relatives
of mine saw, they called up my
parents and told everything.
Then at night, when I returned
to the hostel (I live in a hostel),
I got a call from my mom and
she was like so serious and she
started a drama – she started
crying. She said “someone
calledmeandtheysaidthatyou
and a girl were holding hands, is
that the way I raised you up?” I
had no answer.
Priyanka: but then if you
do get caught in situations
like this, how do you handle
this with your parents? Do
you think that people in our
country have reached that
phase where we can openly
tell our parents that “yeah,
I’mdating”orthatyouinvited
your girlfriend/boyfriend
homeforlunchordinner?
Samrath (HWH): Most of the
time we lie.
Arishma(SX):Whathappened
was like I told my mom in the
beginning and I’ve not told my
brother yet, he’s in Darjeeling.
One day, he called me when I
was with my boyfriend. We had
a serious discussion and I told
him that I was in love with him.
Inthisway,Iamsincerewithmy
familyeventhoughtheyagreeor
not.
Ngawang (HWH): I think it’s
easier talking with mother or
sister more than male people
in the family. You can’t talk
these matters to your brother
or father. Brothers are stricter
about sisters going out. It
also depends on like how
experienced your parents
are. My father had been in
relationships with girls. He
can understand me. But if your
parents are from that tradition
where there were strictly no
boyfriends and girlfriends then
there might be problems in
understanding.
Priyanka: So do you think
you’ll be better parents with
this knowledge?
Abhishek(SX): Certainly
Priyanka: If you have a son
or a daughter, and they bring
their girlfriend/ boyfriend
homeoritgetssocasual,they
start having sex, how would
you handle it? What would
you do when they come up to
you and say “hey dad, I just
had sex”. “Yeah really?”
Samrath (HWH): I don’t
think we’ll grow that casual in
the next 20 years.
Arishma (SX): Girlfriends
and boyfriends are fine but I
wouldn’t find it comfortable if
my son or daughter is sleeping
with someone.
Abhishek (SX): We will be
linear than our parents but not
that much linear that we’ll talk
like “hey son, did you sleep with
your girlfriend? How was it?”.
(All laugh)
Priyanka:I’mnotsayingthat
I’m so sure but I consider that
all of you never did anything
toagirloraboyright?ButI’m
sure you’ll never say it to your
parents if you did too. I’m not
talking about sex here. So in
the back of your mind, you
know that your kids would’ve
definitelydoneit.
(Everyone agrees)
Priyanka: The thought
that 20 years down the line
you’ll know the facts because
you’ve been there, done that.
You’ll know when you see
your son with his girlfriend
you can easily sense the
chemistry they share and tell
how close they are. But what
about when you guys are
doing it? Is it not wrong?
Abhishek(SX): Maybe we are
a bit selfish?
Priyanka: it is okay to be a
little selfish.
Arishma (SX): Even if the
world changes and our kids
are more modern than us, we
would still be a bit hesitant and
tell our kids not to tell others.
Priyanka: Ok, a point
comes when you are dating,
away from home or family
and it comes to a situation
where it leads to having sex,
how would you handle it?
Arishma(SX): (laughs) that’s
a very difficult question.
(Everyone agrees and laughs)
Priyanka: it’s just a
question. I mean, how would
you handle it if it led to being
a little more intimate than
usual?
Samrath (HWH): that
depends upon sex partners,
no? If they are both ok with
it then no problem but if
someone is not prepared
for that then there might be
a misunderstanding. There
has to be an understanding
between the two.
Abhishek(SX): But they have
to be careful that it doesn’t
lead to anything wrong or bad
in the future. If my girlfriend
doesn’t wanna do it I can’t just
force her.
Arishma (SX): the fear of
inexperience comes in then.
Like you think “oh he’s so
experienced and I’m not”.
Priyanka: I’m sure you’ve
had friends who have come
up to you and confessed
about having sex. How did
you react to it?
Arishma (SX): My friend
came and told me about that. I
was shocked.
Samrath (HWH): Same
here. Even when my friend
told me that he has had sex
with so many girls, even with
girls younger than him. I was
like “how can you do that?”
I stayed up the whole night
thinking about it.
Priyanka: is having sex for
thefirsttimeabigdealorisit
in the progression of things
like learning to drive? How
would you perceive it?
Abhishek(SX): It’s a big thing
for me. I am a very reserved
person. I think of my family
and friends before getting
involved in these activities.
It also depends on the other
person; she may not be
mentally prepared.
Samrath (HWH): if we both
are ok with it, then it’s fine.
Only do it if both are prepared.
Arishma(SX): If the two are
madly in love then its ok. It’s
not a big thing for me.
Priyanka: At what age do
you think the pressure to
have sex become strong?
Where does this pressure
come from?
Abhishek (SX): Probably
Bachelor’s level. The age would
be 21 +. Pressure comes from
peer groups, physical contact,
restrictions.
Arishma(SX): Ithinkits18-19,
also after class 10. The pressure
comes from friends, stuff we
readinbiology,restrictions.
Priyanka: Guys, what do
you enjoy about being a
male? What is difficult?
Abhishek (SX): The greatest
advantage is freedom. You
can come home late. You are
also given pocket money.
You can ask for anything. Our
parents have the perception
that we are their care takers.
The difficulties are that we
are imposed with a lot of
responsibilities towards family,
girlfriends and nation.
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Samrath (HWH): I agree
its freedom. In my family,
after my father, (even though
my mom is there) I’m like
the head so there are a lot of
responsibilities.
Priyanka: Girls, what do
you enjoy about being a
female? What is difficult?
Arishma (SX): We get more
priority. There are more
options. The difficulties are that
we get less freedom and when
our parents give us freedom,
our relatives take it negatively.
Society oppresses women.
Priyanka: Ok, that’s it then
for the moment. It was very
interesting talking to you all.
Take care, and continue to spill
the beans, if you feel up to it.
Is having sex for the first
time a big deal or is it in
the progression of things
like learning to drive? How
would you perceive it?
Abhishek
Ngawang
Arishma