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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
Mixed Betwixt
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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A Man Just Asked Me Out and Included This Provision
A Man Just Asked Me Out and Included This Provision
I can’t believe I turned down his offer
Colleen Sheehy Orme
Jul 18
My College Lesson in Common Cents
My College Lesson in Common Cents
Discovering the bliss and blunders of little plastic cards
Tiffany Norman
Jul 17
I’m Saying Goodbye to the Old Version of Me
I’m Saying Goodbye to the Old Version of Me
The version that did not love me enough
Fern L. Beuon
Jul 16
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After Getting an IUD, I’m Convinced No One Cares About Women’s Health
After Getting an IUD, I’m Convinced No One Cares About Women’s Health
Oh, and studies just found lead and arsenic in our tampons
Maria Cassano
Jul 15
“St. Elmo’s Fire” Taught Me So Much About Toxic Masculinity
“St. Elmo’s Fire” Taught Me So Much About Toxic Masculinity
No wonder men’s dating tactics are unhinged
Maria Cassano
Jul 13
Saying “Women Hate Men” Is Like Saying “Gazelles Hate Lions”
Saying “Women Hate Men” Is Like Saying “Gazelles Hate Lions”
We’re not bitter — we’re scared
Maria Cassano
Jul 12
Why I Gave Up On “Natural” Parenting
Why I Gave Up On “Natural” Parenting
I’m ashamed I ever judged anyone
Sarah Stroh
Jul 11
To The Guy on TikTok Wondering Where the “Real Women” Went
To The Guy on TikTok Wondering Where the “Real Women” Went
You mean the women who had no other choice?
Maria Cassano
Jul 11
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