Cuba Reports (Página 6)

By Dixie Edith After listing the qualities of a workmate, a man on a television spot says: He has a different sexual orientation, but that does not matter. And immediately afterwards, he asks viewers: Does it matter to you? Broadcast in the evening over Cubavisión, a national TV channel, thisLeer más

By Ilse Bulit I am listening to the radio. It is just another interview with an imperfect woman speaking about her perfect husband. She can not over-praise him enough: «He helps me a lot. I was able to complete my university studies thanks to him. He takes our son toLeer más

By Raquel Sierra A couple is at home. They begin to talk, then to argue and finally resort to physical aggression. Lidia and Gonzalo decided to get married after a two-year betrothal. Despite ups and downs, they had children and shared frustrations and happy moments. She initially believed her husbandLeer más

By Sara Más Magdalena Benítez does not know when her marriage moved from sweet love to bitterness. It was «hell» in the last five years, she said. Benítez is a university graduate living in Havana. «It was really difficult for me to make the decision to divorce and start allLeer más

By Raquel Sierra Traditionally considered male-chauvinistic and homophobic, the Cuban society is gradually accepting sexual diversity while some legal steps are taken along these lines. Regarded as the «right» behavior, heterosexuality is making room for other sexual preferences and orientations that are being slowly recognized. Homosexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals and transvestitesLeer más

By Sara Más Good health and appropriate control over chronic diseases are closely connected with satisfactory sex life. Studies have shown that diabetes mellitus, kidney diseases, metabolic syndromes, cancer, high blood pressure and obesity do not only reduce life expectancy and cause discomfort and pain, but also negatively affect sexualLeer más

By Ilse Bulit It is an old joke, but it is often told. Pepito( like Dennis the Menace) is a leading character in Cuban stories, which are based on street philosophy and usually involve sex and politics. Pepito’s mother asks him to fetch a couple of soft drinks from theLeer más

By Sara Más What transsexuals, bisexuals, homosexuals and transvestites in Cuba and elsewhere really need is acceptance. To them, this is more important than any opportunity to express themselves freely or receive healthcare and guidance services. Such an opinion was shared by many participants in the 4th Cuban Congress onLeer más

By Raquel Sierra Out of faith or curiosity, many Cubans await the so-called Letter of the Year, which contains the predictions made by Afro-Cuban religion leaders for the next 12 months. The “babalawos” or Yoruba bishops wrote the Letter, including signs, prophecies, ruling and accompanying orishas, flags, ebbó (witchcraft), proverbs,Leer más

By Ilse Bulit Following a tradition in the last 50 years, cold fronts threaten to hit Cuba in December, but they do not actually get here. Scientists had warned about climate change and old people in the island had anticipated such an event a long time ago. The first halfLeer más