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Why #drjillbiden Means so Much. Top Story - December 2020.
More than a few academics and non-academics alike have taken issue with the latest Epstein article from The Wall Street Journal in which he stated his opinion that upcoming First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, remove her doctoral title from her name on the basis that it "feels fraudulent, even comic," as he proclaimed in the article's subtitle. What follows in his article is an opinion so misguided and infuriating that it is what rather feels comic.
By Bryana 5 years ago in Viva
A Bra that revolutionized travel, One woman at a time
There are things people always warn you about; Watch your pockets and keep your bags close, watch your drinks, and even more common watch going anywhere alone. You always hear horror stories about pickpockets and having things stolen during travel; sadly, I have been a victim of such crimes.
By CJ Weeks5 years ago in Viva
I Thought it was Just a Party
It’s Friday night, I was 16. My friends invited me out to a party and I was itching to get out, so I agreed. We had planned on drinking so we didn’t want to drive ourselves. A mutual friend had offered to give us a ride to the party, and back home. We thought that was a good idea and we could all have fun together without having to worry since we had a “responsible” designated driver.
By honey 5 years ago in Viva
How Tribal Women Are Still Being Exploited in India
The topic of tribal women is often ignored while talking about discrimination faced by marginalized women, despite them being an equal victim of the system. Moreover, tribal women’s resistance has generally occurred quite autonomously from urban feminist movements.
By Jjyoti5 years ago in Viva
the very weird internet cult you've never heard of
The best and worst thing simultaneously about the internet is that everyone can have a say and anyone can build a platform, whether you're a makeup artist or a cake decorator or a doctor you have the ability to share your innermost thoughts and ideas with the world in a way that would have been impossible a mere 10 years ago. Whether you're sharing your creativity and making people laugh on youtube, using TikTok to catch a killer, or just Instagramming your lunch, you're part of the world’s largest and most connected communities and that’s a beautiful thing.
By The Wrong Side of the Speculum5 years ago in Viva
Get your religion out of my vagina!
I am writing in the hopes of being heard. I do not aim to attack; only to respect all and express my thoughts. I only want to understand why another’s pain trumps not only my pain, but the pain of over 600,000 women a year - because we are all human and deserve love and compassion. This is very personal topic for me, and I’d like to share my perspective. I’d also like to add why pro-life beliefs are harmful and hurtful to people like me.
By Adrianne Williams5 years ago in Viva
Female Sexuality Can't Be Defined So Easily
One thing's certain, it's impossible to generalize female sexuality in blanket terms. Women desire sex in different ways, at different rates, and the amount of sex that any given woman wants in her lifetime can also fluctuate wildly.
By Elle Silver5 years ago in Viva
my armpit hair is 2 inches long
Hello, I hope you're having an amazing day so far. My name's Alexa, and today, I want to talk about something everyone has: body hair. Body hair is so natural and normal, yet, everywhere I see ads for hair removal and people on magazines who have baby soft hairless skin. I have seen some small brands that are embracing body hair. I first saw them on an instagram ad, they are a brand of bras and underwear called hara the label. I was so happy to see that some of their models proudly lifted up their arms while posing to reveal their armpits. It felt liberating to know that others had decided to leave their hair like me. Hey! That rhymed. Although there have been advancements to represent body hair it isn't mainstream.
By Arson5 years ago in Viva
Reflections
WARNING: Reflections in this mirror may be distorted by socially constructed ideas of beauty. So the other day, I was looking at my reflection and I made the realization that there’s nothing – absolutely NOTHING – wrong with my body! I had an intense wave of love and appreciation for my body. Yes, I’m “over weight” but I’m not unhealthy. Yes, I can be more healthy, but I’m working on it! I eat healthy 90% of the time, I’m physically active, and I get good sleep. I have cellulite – as do 80-90% of women! And almost 70% of women are over weight or obese.
By Kaylee Norton5 years ago in Viva
Updating in Progress
The date is September 18, 2013. I am 18 years old. I am in the middle of my first semester of college. I am unaware that someone might want to take advantage of me. I am naïve.
By Hannah Stanton5 years ago in Viva
How to Make Your Period a Little More Tolerable. Top Story - December 2020. Created with: INTIMINA.
When I was fifteen, my periods were unimaginably painful. Once a month, I was bedridden for days, barely able to leave the fetal position. My gynecologist tested me for PCOS and other ailments, but couldn’t find the cause. With no clear diagnosis, she ultimately prescribed me birth control to mask my symptoms; while it was enough to help me get out of bed on those mornings, I knew I would need more if I didn’t want to waste a quarter of my life in discomfort.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Viva
They failed me.
When people look at me, they can't see the pain behind my eyes. I have always forced a smile upon my face. I am only 32 years old and my life has been far too stressful.
By kandi prine5 years ago in Viva