The Fetish Trap: The Spicy Latina Stereotype Isn’t Now, And Has Never Been Harmless
Too often, Latinas are reduced to the “spicy Latina” stereotype–exotic, hypersexual, loud–and it comes at a cost.
Natalia Salais's Latest Articles
How I Found Out My Childhood Struggles Were Actually Signs of ADHD
As a kid, did you ever feel like you were constantly falling behind in school, no matter how hard you tried? For many, what gets dismissed as “not trying hard enough” is actually a misunderstood struggle: ADHD
Archaic Holiday Family Party Questions: A Modern Latina’s Guide
For Latinas, awkward questions during family gatherings are practically a seasonal tradition. Navigating them with grace can be difficult if you don't have the tools.
An Eldest Daughter’s Journey From People Pleasing to Setting Boundaries
From a young age, eldest daughters are taught to prioritize others, often at the expense of their own needs. But what happens when people-pleasing becomes too heavy a burden?
The ‘Mande’ Debate: Well-Mannered or Submissive?
In recent years, an intriguing debate has been going on: is “mande” polite, or is it a subtle form of teaching submissiveness?
How Catholic Guilt Shaped My Life
"Catholic guilt" is a term used to describe the feeling of remorse that arises when someone violates the moral standards taught during their Catholic upbringing. Natalia Saláis, Luz guest contributor, shares her experience of growing up Catholic and the process of unlearning to heal from this guilt.
The Rise of ‘Ni Una Menos’ Against Gender Violence
The 'Ni Una Menos' movement emerged amidst the grim reality of gender violence, drawing its origins from a profound outcry against femicides in Latin America.
Religion & Superstition: What Shapes Latina’s Spirituality?
Have you ever thought about how faith and superstition mix in Latine spirituality?
Unmasking Toxic Love: Novelas and Distorted Romance
It's well known that what we see and hear in mass media shapes our thoughts, ideas, and beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. When it came to our expectations of love, what we grew up watching often distorted what we thought love should be, and what love should feel like.
Urban Beats: The Genres Shaping Latino Music Explained
From Cumbiaton and Turreo to the raw energy of Trap, Dembow, and the fresh vibes of Neo Perreo – if you haven't explored the world of Urbano, you should.