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I Overthink My Own Desires
You all know the story: good girl, strict Christian home, virgin...
Secretly desires to have sex in a vintage Chevy Impala.
Yes? No? Okay, let me explain.
Growing up, my parents kept it real about eve...
Sarah Proietti14 hours ago
Changing the Stigma of a Woman's Period
When I first started my period, I was horrified to walk on the path to womanhood. The women around me talked big about how painful the NORMAL life process was. At a young age, I already had a preconce...
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Jody-Lynne Belbin2 days ago
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Andrea Van Scoyoc8 days ago
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An Interview with Nikki Sharp: Wellness Expert and Author of the “5 Day Detox”
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A Lesson in Feminism and Adult Entertainment for Rudy Giuliani
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Best Books About Feminism Every Feminist Should Read
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Sarah Proietti14 hours ago
Changing the Stigma of a Woman's Period
When I first started my period, I was horrified to walk on the path to womanhood. The women around me talked big about how painful the NORMAL life process was. At a young age, I already had a preconce...
Cheeky Minx9 days ago
PMDD & Perimenopause
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Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, Pro-Feel
A sleeve of chill bumps wavers across my body as I exit the waiting room. The chilling reality of how cold it was hadn’t unnerved me until now. The nurse ushers me into the next room and urges me to t...
Mabel Holes4 days ago
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Milica Markovic4 days ago
A Critique of Plato’s Theory on the Status of Women
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The Legend of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald
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Maya Conroya month ago
Feminism in 'The Great Gatsby'
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esthatee .7 days ago
Silence
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Valerie Holt7 days ago
Worldwide Outrage Over Neomasculine Misogynist Anti-Feminist Blogs and Articles
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Mama Gillman10 days agoIs New Wave Feminism Really Feminism?
To begin, feminism is commonly interpreted as women being considered equal to men in the eyes of society. The question I am asking is isn't it more important for women to be equal amongst each other f...
Nikki Bloom14 hours ago
I Overthink My Own Desires
You all know the story: good girl, strict Christian home, virgin...
Secretly desires to have sex in a vintage Chevy Impala.
Yes? No? Okay, let me explain.
Growing up, my parents kept it real about eve...
Amber Bastedo6 days ago
Abduction Survivor
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Jess Dickison8 days ago
Body Acceptance
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Sofia Sinn25 days ago
Are You Faded?
Scandalous females will do just about anything for a dollar.
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Clarisse Guevarra2 months ago
Coffee & Crime
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Claire Raymond4 months ago
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Genesis Ewella month ago
I Encourage the Big Chop!
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Rossana Sandoval2 days ago
Stop Perpetuating Rape Culture
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Conversations I Wish I Had (#1)
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Vaishnavi Ramu12 days ago
Asifa: 5 Months on
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Jody-Lynne Belbin2 days ago
One Hell of a Year
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Azzyness E3 days ago
An Open Letter to the One Who Ruined My Life
"He's probably dead. You should be happy."
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Sarah Warrington3 days ago
Nightmare on Narc Street!
I have been the victim of narcissistic abuse my whole life in various forms: parent, partner, and even friends!
This is the story of how I got played by an instrumentalist of the highest order and my ...
April Demarcoa month ago
10 Totally Badass Birthday Cards Your BFF Will Love
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Rachel Blanchard2 months ago
Meet Kali: The Monthly Organic Feminine Hygiene Subscription Box
I always forget to stock up on tampons whenever my period comes and I never learn. I'll drive to the local convenient store, praying in the back of my head, "Don't drip, don't drip, don't drip." Most ...
Lucy Hulton3 months ago
Menstrual Cups
This might seem like a peculiar first article to post as a creative writing student. After all, menstruation isn’t usually the first thing to get people’s imagination going, and it’s regarded as taboo...
First Day As a Working Girl
So, I was inspired to write this little piece for all the strong, young women who are empowering themselves by taking on the role of working girl. After combing through all of my favorite blog sites, ...
Andrea Van Scoyoc8 days ago
The Funeral Industry
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That probably sounds a little harsh, and granted, I am speaking from my own personal experiences (which are many an...
Mallory Jones25 days ago
Societal Expectations
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Roxanne Smith19 hours ago
How I Survived My Past
At the ripe age of 20, I among many others have experienced what life is like after being raped. I was around the age of 4 or 5 (I was young, and it's hard to remember exact ages). I was introduced to...
Milica Markovic5 days ago
Gendered Violence
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Jade Fitzgerald7 days ago
Beyond the Scales
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