Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Viva.
Amsterdam
I must have walked down every uneven street in the city center, taking in every crooked canal house and dodging hundreds of bikes all day. This is my first time traveling by myself – something I’ve always dreamed of doing but always felt too young to do. After saving up enough money, I decided to spend my birthday in one of my favorite places: Amsterdam. As the hot day in July came to a close, I took my place on one of the many green park benches placed along each canal, dreading my flight back home in the morning. I sit there eating a waffle watching the sun go down. The dark orange hue of the sky reflected off the water painting the street in a deep shade of honey, eventually being replaced by the soft glow of the streetlights. Riverboats overflowing with tourists along with small boats of locals drinking and singing pass by me. I’m listening to music, enjoying the last moments of my trip.
By Savannah Martinez-Uhler4 years ago in Viva
Tackling Unsustainable Period Plastic with DAME
Dame is a sustainable period care brand based in the UK. They are on a meaningful quest to make periods sustainable and positive for women and the environment. Their goal is to tackle issues such as harmful chemicals, plastic waste and the shame that is often associated with periods. They introduced the first reusable range of 100 percent organic cotton tampons and invented the world's first reusable tampon applicator.
By Edina Jackson-Yussif 4 years ago in Viva
Why Women In Their 40s and Above Need To Grab the Future By Its Balls!
Problems like ageism, sexism and a smaller paycheck are the reality for women in their 50s and beyond. It begins in the 40s. Or wait, let’s rephrase. It gets worse in the ’40s, which is a good enough reason for women of age to start prepping for challenges in front of them.
By Helene Roberts4 years ago in Viva
Which of these Stages of Awareness are YOU at in Your Life?
Sometimes I sit back and think about life; about my past, and the choices I’ve made. I smile when I remember the plans I had when I was young, and how with each year, those plans seem to change more and more.
By Justiss Goode4 years ago in Viva
The Duality of the Modern Woman
How do we reconcile embracing freedom and self-agency with the ever-present cultural demand for perpetuating the species? I've grappled with this challenge over the past two years. You don't have to be a homemaker to feel strongly about the prospect of procreation -- I've met otherwise diehard feminists who laud the praises of motherhood. Of course, it's not for everyone, but how do you know if you fall in the category of the Abstainers, the Electors, or the Obligates?
By Taylor Sells4 years ago in Viva
