by Lisa Martens. Feminist, mixed, opinionated. The kinds of stories that make people on my friends list wonder if I’m deranged.
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An American Latina Shopping In Cairo
An American Latina Shopping In Cairo
Everyone greets me in Arabic. It’s comforting — I don’t stand out too much.
When You Live At The Family Business, You Can Never Wear A Robe
When You Live At The Family Business, You Can Never Wear A Robe
When I lived in my own apartment, I was naked all the time. I had two robes, one purple, and one frilly white one.
Sorry For Accidentally Predicting The Rapture, Y’all!
Sorry For Accidentally Predicting The Rapture, Y’all!
Hi hi hi! Welcome to the Live. 400 people. Let’s just catch up while more people join. Hi Lauren, how are you? How’s everyone’s kids?
The Unexpected Joy Of Owning Stuff, From A Digital Nomad
The Unexpected Joy Of Owning Stuff, From A Digital Nomad
For more than five years, I lived out of a large carry-on bag. I still consider myself a digital nomad, but I definitely have more of a…
The Struggle Of Dating As A Female Digital Nomad
The Struggle Of Dating As A Female Digital Nomad
Depending on who I date, I’m rich or poor.
What If I Don’t Want Career OR Motherhood?
What If I Don’t Want Career OR Motherhood?
Let’s explore this shitty fallacy.
So, Is This New Dating App Just For Hot People?
So, Is This New Dating App Just For Hot People?
RAW’s BeReal-Type Feature Means No Filters.
7 Things I’ll Do If AI Takes My Job
7 Things I’ll Do If AI Takes My Job
First of all, I knew once tech started pushing for women of color to learn to code, that it was the beginning of the end. We are only…
White People Built America, A Deleted TikTok Claims
White People Built America, A Deleted TikTok Claims
In a now-deleted account, a white woman tells Mexican and other “Hispanic” (her quotes) workers that white Americans will step up and do…
I’m A Latina And I’m Not Going Anywhere.
I’m A Latina And I’m Not Going Anywhere.
I’m a Latina and I’m not going anywhere.
Why Do Good Guys Dislike Defining Consent?
Why Do Good Guys Dislike Defining Consent?
Because they cannot congratulate themselves for not being rapists.
When He Says You’re Not Special.
When He Says You’re Not Special.
When men tell you that they’re the only one who would “put up with” you.
On Mother’s Day, We Play “How Old Would Our Kids Be”
On Mother’s Day, We Play “How Old Would Our Kids Be”
Late on Mother’s Day, after all the breakfast photos have been posted and all the flowers have been delivered, we play “how old would our…
Struggle Love Dies
Struggle Love Dies
He got another girl pregnant, then blamed her for her inability to conceive.
“But he won’t do that to me.”
“But he won’t do that to me.”
A little push, a little shove, a little cheat. The new girlfriend shrugs. “But he won’t do that to me.”
White people, stop asking me if it’s okay to wear a sombrero.
White people, stop asking me if it’s okay to wear a sombrero.
Every Cinco de Mayo, white people…usually well-intentioned…ask me if it’s okay for them to wear a sombrero. They ask if it’s offensive to…
Life, Spoil Me: Give Me Women Succeeding.
Life, Spoil Me: Give Me Women Succeeding.
I don’t want to see any more stories of women suffering, getting pregnant against their will, being forced to carry babies to term — I…
Writers, You Gotta Decide How Much Skin You’re Gonna Show
Writers, You Gotta Decide How Much Skin You’re Gonna Show
I see a lot of blogging advice that is centered around picking a platform, affiliate links, and a niche. And that is all great and useful…
Do You Want Me To Humiliate You?
Do You Want Me To Humiliate You?
The more time I spend with men online and in-person, the more I realize: There are a lot of guys out there who want me to tell them how…
The Stigma Of A Solo Woman Traveler…Among Her Friends.
The Stigma Of A Solo Woman Traveler…Among Her Friends.
I’m part of a women’s travel group, and we share tips on staying safe, clothing advice, and dating advice. If a woman is in trouble…
✨Sprankle Sprankle✨ Shera Teaches Women To Dig For Gold.
✨Sprankle Sprankle✨ Shera Teaches Women To Dig For Gold.
Shera’s advice: If you’re a broke man, these videos aren’t for you.
Can Someone Explain Why Men Are So, So Bad At Sexting?
Can Someone Explain Why Men Are So, So Bad At Sexting?
Here’s the thing: I love a good sexting session like anyone else. In theory, guys want to receive sexy messages. Right? I feel like I…