ISSUE ONE:

FIRST THINGS FIRST

We are so excited to introduce you to the 11 Seconds Magazine's DEBUT Issue, First Things First. In this issue, we dive deep into PCOS, periods, visits to the gynecologist, childbirth, love, sex, and even what it’s like to question the healthcare system head on. What does it mean to all of us that our firsts are remembered, recorded, and perhaps even revered?

You can now read it as a digital flipbook or as a series of articles below!

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Overcoming Trauma: My Journey with Vaginismus

While I logically knew sex was natural, I couldn’t let go of the all-consuming messages that were previously ingrained in me. To be totally honest, there were moments where I thought I was a horrible person for having sexual desires. I often felt guilty, ashamed of my urges, and confused overall.