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The Real Reason Women Love Witches
“A witch is a survivor.” These sleepover stories of Ouija boards might be familiar – and it’d be a mistake to write this fascination off as superficial.
Read More7 Ways Sexual Trauma Can Affect Someone During Pregnancy
This author’s excitement about her pregnancy was quickly replaced by terror. If you’re a survivor of sexual violence, maybe you can relate to these struggles – and hopefully these ideas can help you cope.
Read MoreIf Buying Condoms Was Like Buying the Pill
Anyone who’s ever used oral contraception knows that getting it is no easy task. But condoms? Condoms are available in every gas station, grocery store, and drug store. And that difference is because our patriarchal society doesn’t want women to be able to easily have sex without the fear of getting pregnant. So check out this video parody showing how ridiculously difficult we make buying the pill.
Read MoreOne in Three: Silenced Stories of Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abortion Patients
As a survivor of rape and a woman who has exercised my right to choose abortion, 1-in-3 is much more than a statistic. The stigma that tells women they should remain quiet and be ashamed of having been assaulted is rooted in the same view that says abortion should remain unspoken about in public. So let’s demand an end to all forms of gender-based violence.
Read More6 Things Intersex Folks Need to Know About How We Perpetuate Anti-Black Racism
Here’s what two prominent Black intersex activists want the whole community to know about addressing racism in white-dominated spaces.
Read More6 Questions Not to Ask a Pregnant Trans Person
When this author became pregnant, he got all kinds of insensitive questions – and many people didn’t realize they were being hurtful. Here’s what you should avoid asking a pregnant trans person.
Read More6 Reasons Why Birthing Education Is a Reproductive Right
What do you think of when you hear “reproductive rights?” Access to abortion and birth control, most likely. For most people, the list ends there. But reproductive rights are also about HOW a person will give birth. Where, when, and with whom a person gives birth is equally important a right as their ability to prevent, continue, or terminate a pregnancy. Here’s why.
Read More4 Ways to Support Someone Who’s Had a Miscarriage
If someone you care about has a miscarriage, you want to support them – but it’s hard to know how. These steps can help you figure it out.
Read MoreDear Mr. Akin, I Want You to Imagine…
You used the expression “legitimate” rape to imply there’s “illegitimate” rape. Let me explain to you what that does to women who experience rape. It is a form of re-rape (Trigger Warning).
Read MoreThe Pro-Choice Movement Has a White Supremacy Problem – And Anti-Choice Advocates Are Using It to Their Advantage
As this queer woman found out, keeping abortion safe and legal calls for more than you may think. Does any of this change how you’ll approach the issue?
Read MoreHow Getting Pregnant on Purpose Made Me More Pro-Choice
“But what if I didn’t want to be pregnant?” How getting pregnant when you want to have a baby shows the importance of safe abortion access.
Read MoreWhat to Do (And Not Do) When You’re Pregnant and Struggling with an Eating Disorder
With pregnancy comes changes to your body. And if you struggle with negative body image, those changes can provide a unique hurdle. For those struggling with or recovering from eating disorders, pregnancy can be a complicated time. So how do you cope with this in a healthy, productive way? Check out this infographic from NEDA for some quick and helpful advice!
Read More6 Must-Read Expert Perspectives That Destroy the War on Obesity
The individuals, companies, and media outlets responsible for the clamor of the War on Obesity would have us think about nothing more than the alleged “risks” of being fat. The last thing they want is for anyone to consider all the ways that the campaign has damaged the lives of fat people. Check out what six kickass fat activists have to say on the matter.
Read More5 Most Ridiculous Facts About Maternity Leave in the US
For a country so taken with the idea of “family values,” the United States does a remarkably terrible job at helping people start families. We’re the only industrialized nation that doesn’t have a law guaranteeing that new mothers receive paid maternity leave. And in most workplaces, paternity leave remains unheard of. So what do we need to know, and how can we fix it?
Read MoreThese Haunting Posters Break the Silence on Disabled Women with Abusive Partners
When you imagine a survivor of intimate partner violence, does a certain type of person come to mind? IPV can happen to all types of people, but many get left out of the conversation – including disabled women.
Read More5 Ways Straight Women Can Be Better Allies to Queer Women
Are you a straight woman who’s friends with queer women? Then you might have made some of these mistakes that can hurt your friends, even without meaning to. These ideas can help you be more supportive.
Read MoreDoes Feminism Really Help All Women – Or Just White Women?
There’s a very common sentiment that many feminists throughout history and today all share – and it shows that the movement could do a lot better when it comes to race.
Read More5 Things Straight Women Should Stop Saying to Queer Women
There are certain things people say to queer women over and over again that they just shouldn’t — and straight women do this, too. We think that women can’t oppress other women, but it’s entirely possible. And we need to talk more about it. So, here are five things straight women shouldn’t say when talking to queer women. And yes, we’ve heard them all before.
Read More8 Lies We Need to Stop Spreading About Teenage Motherhood
The predominant message sent to young mothers and pregnant teens in the media, by politicians, and from teachers at schools is that they are promiscuous, tarnished goods who are bringing “problem children” into the world. But that simply isn’t true. Here are just a few of the lies we need to stop telling about teen pregnancy and young motherhood in the U.S.
Read MoreCan Women Self-Objectify?
We usually use “objectification” to refer to the male gaze – but have you ever wondered if a woman posting sexy pictures of herself was “inviting” objectification? Melissa A. Fabello’s smart answer might change your perspective.
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