Trigger warning for mentions of sexual violence. Contains spoilers. Early 2021, Netflix released Sky Rojo, a Spanish action crime drama following three prostitutes, who attempt to flee from their employer but get roped in a frantic and chaotic journey to save themselves from their previous life. Made by the creators…

Despite the progressions that we have made today on women’s rights and gender equality, the conversations surrounding menstruation and female reproductive health are still considered forbidden in some spaces. Menstruation (also known as a period and many other colloquial terms) refers to the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue…

Indian action-thriller Jagame Thandhiram (translated as The Universe Is A Ruse) follows the story of a clever and carefree gangster in Madurai, India, who is recruited to help a European crime lord take down a rival, but is later caught off-guard by the moral dilemmas that follow. The movie is…

Earlier this year, Netflix’s dramedy series Ginny & Georgia garnered a significant amount of attention since its release but not for the right reasons; despite being a television show that presented sex-positivity, diversity, inclusivity as well as mental health awareness, a particular piece of dialogue has managed to overshadow all…

Contains spoilers. A Family (otherwise known as Yakuza and The Family) follows the story of Kenji Yammamoto (Gō Ayano), who is adopted by the Japanese organized crime syndicate or yakuza, and his pledge to adhere to the family code, despite the ever-changing times. The film, released on Netflix in 2021…

Contains spoilers. In 2018, Netflix began airing Derry Girls, a coming-of-age comedy sitcom set in Derry, Northern Ireland, during The Troubles in the 1990s. The series follows the personal exploits of 16-year old Erin Quinn and her friends. Though each episode of Derry Girls is approximately 20 minutes long, it…

Contains spoilers. This Father’s Day, Netflix delivered on their promise of new movies every week, with the premiere of Fatherhood, the story of a single father who has to raise his daughter after the unexpected death of his wife following childbirth. It is based on the 2011 memoir Two Kisses…

Contains spoilers and mentions of suicide. In late May 2021, Netflix began airing Racket Boys, a Korean drama following the growth and challenges of a group of student athletes in the badminton club at their school. The premise observes the journey of Yoon Haekang (Tang Joonsung), a former badminton prodigy…

Boobs. Fun-bags. Knockers. Mosquito bites. Titties. Thanks to crude ideals regarding sex and general female objectification, women have been subjected to almost every variant of the word ‘ breasts.’ Female appearances and breast sizes have always been a consistent topic of discussion, and throughout history, women’s bodies are identified means…