Author: Sofia Pantazi, July 29, 2025 | Source: Sofia Pantazi

What’s sold as a step forward in love can sometimes become a step into isolation. I moved in with someone before I truly knew myself: in a new country, with no safety net, and found myself trapped in a toxic relationship built on control, fear, and codependency. This is the story of how rushing into cohabitation cost me my freedom, and nearly my sense of self, and how this experience made me the woman I am today.

Author: Sofia Pantazi, July 29, 2025 | Source: SubwayTakes

If you’ve ever yelled at your screen during a podcast or paused a video mid-rant to text a friend your opinion, SubwayTakes was made for you. This sharp, debate-driven online show doesn’t just present opinions: it challenges yours…on the subway. With a rotating panel of passionate, often hilariously blunt guests and the host, Kareem Rahma, SubwayTakes throws trending, awkward, and even slightly taboo topics into the spotlight for raw, unfiltered discussion.

Author: Sofia Pantazi, July 29, 2025 | Source: Anonymous

The death penalty has long been a red line in Europe: A mark of modern civilisation’s commitment to human rights and dignity. All EU member states have abolished it, and international treaties like the European Convention on Human Rights prohibit its use. Yet, as societies grapple with rising extremism, terrorism, and increasingly brutal crimes, some voices are beginning to question whether this absolute stance should be revisited. So, let’s put this complex, yet interesting subject on the table.

Author: Sofia Pantazi, 2023 - Current | Olive Trees

Each week, Sofia Pantazi shares a poem from her book Olive Trees, which she is currently working on. Inspired by her Dutch and Greek heritage, personal experiences from childhood to the present, and her life living in Paris for the past three years. Through her emotions and reflections, she invites readers to explore moments of vulnerability, strength, and growth—capturing the beauty of life’s everyday journey.

Author: Sofia Pantazi, July 7, 2025 | Source: Anonymous

At 50, Elisa Veeckens shares her powerful story—one of teenage passion, loss, survival, and a life-saving choice. For her, abortion was not the tragic end of something precious. It was the beginning of reclaiming her future.

Author: Sofia Pantazi, February 16, 2024 | Source: Anonymous

“When I saw his little eyes remained closed, I realized he was no longer with us.”

Anna de Vries (88) lost her newborn son Mark to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) when she was 36. Her baby lived only one month.

Author: Sofia Pantazi, June 19, 2025 | Source: EasyToys Blog

In 2025, dating isn’t dead — it’s just had a few too many espresso martinis, deleted the apps (again), and is now redefining what connection looks like. From emotionally-charged sex to “micro-mances” and the rise of AI-assisted pleasure, the year ahead is anything but boring.

Author: Sofia Pantazi, March 17, 2025 | Source: VICE

Let’s be honest—anal play is one of the last taboos for many straight men. But as Vice points out in their bold article “Let’s Be Honest—We All Like Butt Stuff,” the fear isn’t about pleasure—it’s about perception. So, should straight men give it a try? Let’s break it down.

Author: Sofia Pantazi, 2023 - Current | Olive Trees

Each week, Sofia Pantazi shares a poem from her book Olive Trees, which she is currently working on. Inspired by her Dutch and Greek heritage, personal experiences from childhood to the present, and her life living in Paris for the past three years. Through her emotions and reflections, she invites readers to explore moments of vulnerability, strength, and growth—capturing the beauty of life’s everyday journey.