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Vera Papisova

Former Wellness/Trauma Editor

Vera Papisova is an award-winning journalist and was the former wellness/trauma editor for Teen Vogue, with a focus on bodies, feelings and relationships. She was the first Teen Vogue editor to publish a same-sex kiss and is the founder of the first sexual assault awareness campaign at a Condé Nast publication called #NotYourFault. Her work spans sexual and reproductive health, mental health, trauma, drug education, and identity-based human rights. In addition to copy-editing medical journal articles and research papers as an editor’s assistant for Massachusetts General Hospital, Papisova has written for Women’s Health, GQ, Vogue and Vice.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Is a Love Letter for Any Uterus That Bleeds

Period shaming is over.
Sexual Health + Identity

We Asked Troye Sivan to Help You Come Out of the Closet

“There is something extremely liberating about accepting who you are.”
Relationships

This Pinky Promise Ring Was Designed for All the Single Ladies

We're officially obsessed.
Sexual Health + Identity

Donald Trump’s Running Mate Doesn’t Understand How Condoms Work

Has Mike Pence ever taken sex ed?
Sexual Health + Identity

Connor Franta Talks About Celebrating His First Pride as an Openly Gay Man

"I love being part of the LGBTQ community."
Sexual Health + Identity

We Asked the Rhodes Brothers to Read Stories of Harassment From Transgender Teens

"Now more than ever, it's important for the LGBTQ community to stand together."
Sexual Health + Identity

We Asked 7 Comedians How to Deal With Catcallers

And we're taking their advice.
Sexual Health + Identity

We Asked 13 LGBTQ Celebrities and Allies What Makes Them Proud

"Find your voice among that noise.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Miss Missouri Just Made History as the First Openly Gay Miss America Contestant

“I’m very excited about it.”
Relationships

These 7 Couples Are Redefining #RelationshipGoals

"You don't have to seek someone's approval of who you are."
Sexual Health + Identity

Frank Ocean Responds to the Orlando Shooting: 'Many People Hate Us and Wish We Didn't Exist'

He speaks out about the horrific tragedy.
Sexual Health + Identity

We Made the Dolan Twins Read Your Period Stories on Camera

And it was amazing.
Sexual Health + Identity

Noah Galvin Publicly Apologizes to Colton Haynes for His 'Hurtful' Comments

"There is no basis for any of the things I said."
Identity

Jazz Jennings Opens Up About Overcoming Depression and Dealing With Bullies

"My depression has nothing to do with me being transgender.”
Sexual Health + Identity

7 Things You Should Know If You’re Considering Hormones For Your Transition

"Pregnancy is possible while on testosterone."
Sexual Health + Identity

The 12 Most Common Questions People Ask Their Gynecologist

“What is the best way to treat my period cramps?”
Sexual Health + Identity

20 Girls in Their 20s on the Most Important Thing Their Moms Taught Them About Their Bodies

“You don't need to shave anything at all to be loved or beautiful.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Colton Haynes Just Officially Came Out of the Closet

“People don’t realize what it’s like."