Shakil Sorkar
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Pleasure Matters: How Sexual Satisfaction Impacts Mental Health and Relationships
When it comes to health, most people think of exercise, diet, or regular checkups. But a growing body of research suggests that sexual satisfaction may be just as important — not only for personal happiness, but also for mental health and relationship longevity.A recently published study surveyed thousands of adults worldwide and found a strong correlation between sexual fulfillment and lower stress levels, higher self-esteem, and improved relationship quality. Participants who reported higher sexual satisfaction were also more likely to maintain long-term partnerships and exhibit better emotional resilience.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
SNAP Benefits Caught in the Crossfire: The Human Cost of America’s Longest Shutdown
The United States is now facing the longest federal government shutdown in history, and its ripple effects are hitting home — literally. With the Supreme Court extending a stay that allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to delay full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, millions of low-income families are now unsure how they will put food on the table this month.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
JFK’s Legacy Returns: Jack Schlossberg Enters the Race for Congress
For the first time in decades, the Kennedy name is back on a ballot. Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives from New York’s 12th Congressional District, setting off a wave of excitement — and scrutiny — across the political world.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Trump Proposes $2,000 Tariff Rebate Checks for Americans
Former President Donald Trump has proposed that most Americans receive a $2,000 “tariff dividend”, funded by the revenue his administration claims to generate from sweeping import duties. The idea, first mentioned on his Truth Social platform, suggests the rebates would exclude “high income people,” though the plan’s details remain vague.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Beyond Protection: Why Sexual Satisfaction Is the Missing Piece in Global Contraception
For decades, conversations about birth control have revolved around two themes: pregnancy prevention and disease protection. But a groundbreaking World Health Organization (WHO) study has just reframed that narrative, showing that sexual satisfaction—not just safety—is one of the most powerful motivators behind contraceptive use around the world.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Apple’s iPhone Pocket: When Fashion Meets Function
Apple has once again surprised the world—this time, not with a new phone, but with a new way to carry it. The tech giant has partnered with renowned Japanese fashion label ISSEY MIYAKE to release the iPhone Pocket, a sleek knitted accessory designed to turn your iPhone into a wearable fashion piece.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
America’s Sex Education Crisis: Why Only 37% of States Teach Medically Accurate Information
In 2025, it’s shocking but true: only 19 U.S. states require schools to teach medically accurate sex education. That means in most classrooms across the country, what students learn about their bodies, relationships, and consent depends on their ZIP code — not on science.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Supreme Court Secures Nationwide Same-Sex Marriage Rights: A Landmark Victory for LGBTQ+ Couples
In a decisive move, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional right to same-sex marriage, rejecting a petition that sought to overturn the landmark 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. This ruling ensures that LGBTQ+ couples across the nation can continue to marry legally — a significant affirmation of civil rights in the United States.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
The Science of Sexual Burnout: Why We’re More Disconnected Than Ever
In the age of constant connection, we’ve never been more surrounded by desire — and yet, we’re feeling less sexually fulfilled than ever. From dating apps to explicit content just a click away, our culture sells sex as convenience. But psychologists warn: we’re paying the price in the form of sexual burnout — a quiet epidemic reshaping how we love, touch, and connect.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Deepfake Pornography: The Dark Side of AI and the Fight for Digital Consent
The rise of artificial intelligence has revolutionized creativity, communication, and innovation — but it’s also unleashed a dangerous new form of sexual abuse: non-consensual synthetic intimate imagery, more commonly known as deepfake pornography.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
The Rise of Sex Positivity: From Taboo to Empowerme
For decades, sex was a topic whispered about in private, shrouded in shame, and often misunderstood. From conservative societal norms to outdated educational systems, talking openly about sexuality was taboo. But today, a sex-positive movement is reshaping the conversation — encouraging openness, consent, and empowerment for people of all genders and sexual orientations.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
The World Meets in the Amazon: COP30 and the Urgent Race to Save Our Planet
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where the air is thick with humidity and history, world leaders, activists, and scientists have gathered for one of the most important environmental meetings of our time — COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
