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Redefining ‘Weird’: A Personal and Political Perspective
Redefining ‘Weird’: A Personal and Political Perspective
Don’t lump us weirdos in with Trump, please.
Jennifer Lily Marie
Aug 3
My Independence is Not About You
My Independence is Not About You
How life-altering events, changed my perspective on romantic love
Lyrical Lioness
Aug 2
The Hospital Nearly Killed My Daughter
The Hospital Nearly Killed My Daughter
My experience of pregnancy loss and the miracle that followed.
Dawn D
Aug 1
I Sabotaged My Body With Men’s Intermittent Fasting Studies
I Sabotaged My Body With Men’s Intermittent Fasting Studies
The gender gap in health research is so dangerous for women
Maria Cassano
Jul 30
Men Still Aren’t Carrying the Mental Load — Is It Nature or Nurture?
Men Still Aren’t Carrying the Mental Load — Is It Nature or Nurture?
According to science, it’s both (sort of)
Maria Cassano
Jul 29
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The Dog Who Healed My Heart
The Dog Who Healed My Heart
Bella loved me through two significant relationship breakups
True Love Tanya
Jul 27
I Lost My Virginity at the Age of 52 in Istanbul
I Lost My Virginity at the Age of 52 in Istanbul
No one is more surprised by this fact than me
DJ Squire
Jul 26
Like Diamonds and Herpes, Felonies are Forever
Like Diamonds and Herpes, Felonies are Forever
My plea bargain took more than my civil rights
Gina Dobson
Jul 26
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In This Political Climate, “Childless Cat Lady” Is a Compliment
In This Political Climate, “Childless Cat Lady” Is a Compliment
For the first time in history, women are putting themselves first
Maria Cassano
Jul 25
Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
The toxic dynamic is difficult to escape
Harlyn Hannah
Jul 24
What Is Breastfeeding Really Like?
What Is Breastfeeding Really Like?
This comparison may ruffle some feathers
Sarah Stroh
Jul 23
I Used to Call Myself ‘Softly Feminist’ — But Now?
I Used to Call Myself ‘Softly Feminist’ — But Now?
Now I’m just a feminist
True Love Tanya
Jul 21
The Tradwife Is a Myth — Historically, She Never Existed
The Tradwife Is a Myth — Historically, She Never Existed
She was a political tool used to get women back in the kitchen
Maria Cassano
Jul 19
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