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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.
Health

This Is What It’s Like to Have an Asthma Attack

Have you tried the #AsthmaStrawChallenge?
Sexual Health + Identity

6 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Kids With LGBTQ Parents

Starring supermodel Josephine Skriver.
Sexual Health + Identity

Watch What Happens When Guys Read Real Stories of Sexual Assault

“It’s not fair."
Sexual Health + Identity

We Are Survivors of Sexual Assault, and These Are Our Stories

It’s time to end rape culture.
Sexual Health + Identity

Amandla Stenberg Opens Up About Using They/Them Gender Pronouns

"I’m allowed to explore myself."
Sexual Health + Identity

59 Things Your LGBTQ Friends Want You to Know

In honor of GLSEN’s National Day of Silence.
Sexual Health + Identity

This 17-Year-Old Girl Started an Incredible Transgender Movement On Instagram

The results are beautiful.
Mental Health

Demi Lovato Celebrates 4 Years of Sobriety Today

Recovery IS possible.
Fitness

Harry Styles Does Pilates — And Here’s Why You Should, Too

It’s all about alignment.
Sexual Health + Identity

Tyler Ford Is the Transgender Writer All Your Favorite Celebs Are Obsessed With

And we’re just as in love.
Sexual Health + Identity

How Our Generation Is Approaching Gender in a Totally New Way

"If you live the life you wanna live, a label should not matter whatsoever."
Health

6 Things Every Girl Should Know About Poop

From odor to color.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why 'Survival Sex' Is the Only Option for Some Homeless LGBTQ Kids

“How do you get money when no one will hire you?"
Sexual Health + Identity

A Girl Left Her Tampon in For 9 Days and This Is What Happened

Friendly reminder that Toxic Shock Syndrome actually does happen.
Relationships

A New Study Shows What Happens to Women Who Date Sexist Men

It's bad. Real bad.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why Kesha's Viral Deposition Video Shouldn't Discredit Her Claims Against Dr. Luke

But is sadly predictable.
Identity

7 Things You Should Never Ask a Transgender Person

Starring 'Transparent' actress and fashion model, Hari Nef.
Sexual Health + Identity

Scientists Have Found a Groundbreaking Way to Prevent HIV Transmission

And it has nothing to do with condoms.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why Planned Parenthood Is Offering Trans-Friendly Healthcare

"Everyone should be able to get the healthcare they need."