I’m Gonna Go on a Quick Rant on Feminism/Femininity and Disney Here
It just riles me up when people seem to get the idea that femininity means a lack of feminism, like when people take a look at the girl in the pants and the girl in the ballgown and says the one in pa...
PME vs PMDD vs PMDD with PME
I started writing about PMDD about two years ago. I always write from my own personal experience and interest based on what I’ve researched for my own well-being. I’m not a scientist nor trying to pre...
The No Gender Agenda
A simple image, yet it was something that grabbed my attention instantly—it was stuck onto a dingy lamppost somewhere between the Haggerston canal and Dalston junction. My memory fails me as to where ...
Things that Men Think Are Chivalrous
I do not mind the idea of chivalry. However, I do think society has put such an emphasis on men being chivalrous that it has lost its value and can be annoying. Most of the time men do not realize the...
5 Surprising Geisha Facts
The Not So Secret and Not So Sensual World Revealed
Why I Wish I Wrote 'Whisper Network'
"If only you'd listened to us, none of this would have happened."
So begins Whisper Network, the debut novel by Chandler Baker, chosen as the July Book Selection for Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine...
Let That Sh*t Go: A Tribute to Toni Morrison
Today, Toni Morrison transitioned from living legend to ancestor.
As a writer, a book nerd, a creative, and as a Black Woman, I am in mourning. The world is in mourning, and a simple social media scro...
Discipline, Control, Outrage, and a Mannequin
This piece was originally published on Medium.
Beach Bag Essentials for a Stress-Free Girls Trip
Summer is here, and that means it’s time to go to the beach. Everyone loves that wonderful ocean smell, the way the sand feels between your toes, and the warm sun-kissed glow a day at the beach gives ...
It's Like Joining The Circus...
Before I got pregnant, I thought that all of the "New Moms" in my circle were intentionally going out of their way to cut me out. I heard of hangouts and parties only after they had happened, 'baby-pl...
Dispatches from NYWIFT 20th Annual Designing Women Awards
New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT) had its 20th annual Designing Women Awards gala on Tuesday, June 11 at the acclaimed Directors Guild of America Theater in New York City and was once aga...
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Women’s Hygiene
Menstrual Hygiene Day brings to light the importance of feminine hygiene, and therefore brings attention to all the women around the world who may not have access to the hygiene products they need to ...
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PME vs PMDD vs PMDD with PME
I started writing about PMDD about two years ago. I always write from my own personal experience and interest based on what I’ve researched for my own well-being. I’m not a scientist nor trying to pre...
What Is the Morning After Pill?
The morning-after pill is a form of emergency contraception. It is used after any unprotected sex takes place. Someone may consider using this to prevent pregnancy if there was a problem with the prim...
Aging Gracefully
So, I don't usually talk about the big "M," but today we are. Menopause has either been made fun of through funny commercials and print ads, or thought of as a personal doom, such as life ends with th...
So She Did #1 Sappho of Lesbos
This is the first in a series of biographies I will be writing about women from all walks of life and time periods. I'm open to suggestions of women I should write about.
Cleopatra the Great: Why Cleopatra Was the Smartest and Most Intelligent Ruler of Egypt
Cleopatra. Name brings up many words: seductress, selfish, mistress, harlot, and many other negative words. What about smart or great ruler? Yes, she might have died without insuring her country's ind...
Margaret Thatcher’s Girl Power: She Did It!
The role of women in history is huge. Being forced to fight for their rights, they have reached stunning success in all fields and proved that they are not the weaker sex. Committed, hard-working, goa...
Why I Wish I Wrote 'Whisper Network'
"If only you'd listened to us, none of this would have happened."
So begins Whisper Network, the debut novel by Chandler Baker, chosen as the July Book Selection for Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine...
5 Books All Women Should Read by Their 20s
A definitive list of fictional books.
'The Handmaid's Tale' Analysis: Chapters 9-11
"We would lie in those afternoon beds, afterwards, hands on each other, talking it over. Possible, impossible. What could be done? We thought we had such problems. How were we to know we were happy?"
I’m Gonna Go on a Quick Rant on Feminism/Femininity and Disney Here
It just riles me up when people seem to get the idea that femininity means a lack of feminism, like when people take a look at the girl in the pants and the girl in the ballgown and says the one in pa...
The Inequalities of Being a Woman
Women’s rights have been a topic of discussion for years and some progress has been made. However, in today’s society, women still face inequality in the following categories: media, education, and th...
What Does Feminism Mean to Me?
Feminism is seen as such a dirty word nowadays.
It is almost a slur to those who are worried that women having rights will take the limelight away from them for more than five minutes. It is a hateful...
My Sexual Assault Story
As a little girl, I was never allowed to wear “booty shorts,” glittery tops, v-necks, spaghetti strap tanks, you get the image. All of these things were deemed “trashy” or “too mature” for me at such ...
Types of Discharge and What They Mean
Every woman experiences discharge of all types, and no single woman has the same type of discharge, it's different for everyone. However, if you've noticed some change, then it's always best to go and...
My Second First Time
Your first experience with anything dictates your feelings subconscious and otherwise. My first sexual experience was a rape. I didn’t want to be scathed in any way. So I decided I wouldn’t be. I was ...
What Does a Rapist Look Like?
We all want to believe that a rapist is an undeniable monster. A person who is so easy to pick out in the crowd for being an undeniable creep. They are that stranger in the dark alley or lurking in th...
~Balance~Pain and Peace~
BALANCE
Pain and Peace
I have been raped and I have been treated like the most precious woman in the world.
I have been abandoned by my parents and I have been revered by them.
I have been stuck in a ...
Can Psychedelics Reduce Domestic Violence?
We are starting to learn much more about the impact of different types of drugs. In recent years, a lot of research has gone into the impacts of psychedelics on mental health. We have some solid resea...
5 Easy Ways to Look and Feel More Beautiful
Have you ever wanted to have a look that makes men's heads turn and women jealous? Chances are, you're just a few short steps away from achieving it.
In this article, we're not going to discuss expens...
We Need to Stop Apologising for Our Appearance
As I met my friend for lunch, I noticed her lovely pink nails and complimented her choice of colour. “Sorry they’re a mess, I haven’t had time to get them done recently,” she said. That’s when it stru...
Crown Me: Why Cutting My Natural Hair Was a Spiritual Experience
“I am not my hair”…it sounds good. It has a ring to it; I’d love to feel as though no matter what happens to my outward appearance, I feel glorious.
But the truth is, I am my hair.
I am as multifacete...
Why Being Black Is Trendy
Time and time again, I get on Social Media and find black women living their best lives. I see afros and twist-outs galore, beautiful light and dark melanin skin glowing, and positive images of black ...
What Is Rape Culture
Rape culture is a toxic set of beliefs that are commonly held about the way the world is. It is a culture that normalizes sexual violence and just sees rape as inevitable, unavoidable, and a totally n...
What Is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault can take many forms. The legal definition will change a bit from place to place, but it is generally defined as any action that is sexual in nature and violates the sexual integrity of ...
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Domestic Violence and Pregnancy
For most couples, pregnancy is a wonderful time when they become closer to the prospect of becoming parents and embarking on this amazing journey. According to Refuge, 20 percent of the woman who need...
The Difference
The word “No” doesn’t mean “convince me!" I just wish I lived by that saying. Today, I want to call 911 and tell them how my boyfriend has been using me as a slave instead of a girlfriend for three ye...
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Financial Abuse After Separation
You’ve finally managed to get the courage and support to leave your abusive partner. You think you can breathe again and start rebuilding your life. Think again. Immediately post separation is a very ...
'She Believed She Could, So She Did' Feminist Affirmation Cards Review and More
I decided to buy my first collection of affirmation cards and I ended up choosing one called She Believed She Could, So She Did by Peter Pauper Press Inc. However, I realized even before buying them t...
Eco-Friendly Period Survival for Plus Size Babes
For the sake of this article, I will be using she/her pronouns, but it is important to note that periods and menstruation occur in people of all different genders and pronouns. As a plus-size babe who...
I Tried the World’s First Sex-Proof Menstrual Cup. Here's What Happened.
If there’s one thing I detest, it’s having sex during “that time of the month.” I don’t mind the fact that it might smell a bit, nor do I get to annoyed by the lack of foreplay options it causes. (Oka...
The Perfect Model
Most of the modeling industry has strict appearance rules, which most people don't check the box for. But by it being 2019, many models are defying the odds and showing the world that it is okay to be...
Dispatches from NYWIFT 20th Annual Designing Women Awards
New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT) had its 20th annual Designing Women Awards gala on Tuesday, June 11 at the acclaimed Directors Guild of America Theater in New York City and was once aga...
Standing Out as a Working Woman
We want to know what women can do to stand out in the business world. According to the Women's Policy Institute, women's presence in company ownership is still increasing. The first step is to focus o...
The No Gender Agenda
A simple image, yet it was something that grabbed my attention instantly—it was stuck onto a dingy lamppost somewhere between the Haggerston canal and Dalston junction. My memory fails me as to where ...
Things that Men Think Are Chivalrous
I do not mind the idea of chivalry. However, I do think society has put such an emphasis on men being chivalrous that it has lost its value and can be annoying. Most of the time men do not realize the...
People Need to Start Taking Johnny Depp's Allegations Against Amber Heard Seriously
Let’s rewind to May 2016 and the first time we opened social media and read Amber Heard’s allegations against then husband, Johnny Depp. The actress claimed that Johnny had been physically abusive tow...