Dea RatnaHow the menstrual cup helped me reclaim my genderI didn’t think something so small and so closely tied to femininity would help me feel less dysphoric about my body.3 min read·Sep 9, 2021----
Dea RatnaWhen some parts of the world celebrate the end of the pandemic, we’re still in the thick of it.I’m struggling to put into words this thought I have in my head. So here’s an attempt at laying them out in order to make sense of it.3 min read·Jul 6, 2021----
Dea RatnaI don’t know what I’m doingI think it’s fair to say that the past year has been hard on everyone. But it’s harder for some than others. I feel fortunate enough that…2 min read·Jun 22, 2021----
Dea RatnaHow Long Are WandaVision’s Episodes Really?Everyone kept saying episode 5 was 42 minutes long. But I see 38 minutes. What’s happening here?3 min read·Feb 26, 2021----
Dea RatnaRobots aren’t trying to take your jobs. The rich are.Do you remember this scene from Beauty and the Beast? (No, not the original animated one, but the remade live-action one.) Belle had…3 min read·Feb 24, 2021----
Dea RatnainArtgenceKwame Acheampong: The Spirit of Jamestown AccraGhanaian artist Kwame Acheampong perfectly captures the essence of his seaside town, Jamestown, Accra, with his camera.2 min read·Feb 16, 2021----
Dea RatnaThe Casting Problem of Raya & The Last DragonLet’s talk about Raya.4 min read·Jan 27, 2021----
Dea RatnaThe Delight That Is WandaVisionIn an attempt to quell this brand new hyperfixation I have, I want to write about Marvel Cinematic Universe’s new installment, WandaVision…3 min read·Jan 19, 2021----
Dea RatnaIn Not-So-Strange Woods: An almost there musical podcastIn 2017, I discovered a musical podcast called 36 Questions. It was like a revelation. Listening to cast recordings of Broadway musicals…4 min read·Jan 12, 2021----
Dea RatnaAn Ode To My Favorite Warm BeverageIt’s always tea vs. coffee. But what if I like both?3 min read·Dec 22, 2020----