Bekhsoos | A feminist and queer Arab magazine

Lead Story

From the Belly of Arab Queer Activism: Challenges and Opportunities

Oct 12, 2011 - by Guest Contributor 5

Lynn Darwich and Haneen Maikey Introduction Lately, the murmurs of Arab LGBT activists have been rising against a “trend” whose critical discourse delves… more »

Reflections

A Year In Writing: The Bekh Chronicles

Oct 10, 2011 - by phoenix 2

Well hello there!

My name is Phoenix, I will be your host for the next few minutes. Please join me on a journey through time as we reminisce upon the previous contributions to Bekhsoos!

Bayneh w Baynik

Bayneh W Baynik: On Raspberries, Orgasms & Starbucks

Oct 09, 2011 - by team 5

Inspired by the popular site Post Secret, we created the “Bayneh w Baynik” section in Bekhsoos to allow people to speak their mind and open their heart

Readers' Corner

Readers’ Corner: عم نتّف حالي | Love at both sides

Oct 09, 2011 - by Guest Contributor 6

عم نتّف حالي ايه ايه… كنت غضبانة عليكن، كل اسبوع كنت أنتظر بخصوص لتطلع، بس عالفاضي! كنت أنتظرَ كأن عم بنتظر حبيبتي… more »

Community Conversations

“asexuality”-كارين تخبر “بخصوص” عن تجربتها وال

Oct 09, 2011 - by Ishtar 0

في هذا القسم الجديد “بخصوص” تشارك القرّاء/القارءات بعض القصص الشخصية من أعضاء/عضوات الفريق العامل بها وبعض الوجوه “المخصخصة” في مجتمعنا. إليكم مقابلة هذا… more »

Personal Stories

Hiding in Plain Sight

Oct 09, 2011 - by Emcee 0

In daily excursions and activities that do not involve writing, I still find being queer and “hidden” somehow manageable. For me, given my family’s background and our somewhat diverging interests

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