Milou Deelen

STIs

People Share Their Worst STI Stories

“My body is a temple of damnation.” 
Milou Deelen
8.22.23
LGBTQ

Queer Imposter Syndrome Is Real. Here’s How People Deal With It.

“During my early days of dating, I felt like a fake queer, because I hadn’t had any sexual experiences with women yet.”
Milou Deelen
6.2.23
bald

How to Deal With Baldness - From Men Who Know

Even though most men will lose their hair, baldness is still rejected and ridiculed – especially if you're young.
Milou Deelen
1.18.23
LGBTQI

How I Found Out I Was Intersex

Three people talk about their journey to understand being intersex.
Milou Deelen
3.4.21
sexual assault

People Discuss Confronting Their Friends About Sexual Assault

"I don’t want to be friends with someone who abuses his power with people like that, especially with people I love."
Milou Deelen
2.3.21
christmas

What Christmas Is Like When Both Your Parents Are Dead

“Most people count the days until Christmas; I count the days until it’s over. Nobody teaches you how to celebrate the holidays without your parents.”
Milou Deelen
12.21.20

As an Intersex Child, I Was Told I Didn’t Exist

Marleen's younger years were defined by secrecy. Now, she's going (very) public.
Milou Deelen
12.11.20
Dating

What's It's Like to Be Dumped During a Pandemic

Heartbreak isn't easy when it's illegal for a friend to give you a hug.
Milou Deelen
6.4.20

Gender-Neutral Passports Don’t Guarantee Equal Rights

The Netherlands recently joined a short list of countries allowing gender-neutral documents, but equality remains out of reach.
Milou Deelen
Noor Spanjer
12.11.19