Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Viva.

Violated
I would first like to start this off by saying this isn't a hypothetical analysis on what the potential effects sexual misconduct can have on a victim. I am here as a victim of sexual assault. I speak on behalf of experience.
By Katelynn Marie 6 years ago in Viva
To Keep a Man
“You know the problem with you women, women don’t know what it takes to keep a man. Women need to learn how to keep a man.”
By Jasmine Turner6 years ago in Viva
A Woman in a Man’s World - How to Deal With All the Pressure
This is a man’s world, sang James Brown more than half a decade ago. You’d think things will have changed by 2020. Unfortunately, plenty of people still believe men run the world (despite Beyoncé working hard to prove them wrong).
By Sarah Kaminski6 years ago in Viva
Reduction or Bust
Since I can remember my body has gotten me a lot of attention. Mostly negative based on the way I feel after receiving people's opinions or advances.
By K.B Roscoe6 years ago in Viva
Dear Body
5 years ago I was going to the gym at least 5-6 times a week. I was working out, squatting, drinking my post work out smoothies and had the best looking ass of my life. Near that same time I was entering the first stages of my life as a sexually active woman and men started to notice. I guess you could say that those early stages were when I "peaked". I was getting a lot of attention that I wasn't used to like men wanting to take me on dates, sleep with me and call me pretty. Men that had the chance to see me naked went nuts about my body yet I was still unsatisfied with the way that I looked. For a solid year I was working out and living the single life. My figure looked fit and I was quite busy with men. From the outside, it may have looked like my self esteem was at its apex. But the truth is, my self esteem had never been any lower.
By Y6 years ago in Viva
The PMS Chronicles
Pissed off and in pain. That’s the slogan of the PMS chronicles. Have you found yourself debilitated by the pain of pre-menstrual cramps? Unable to go about your day as you planned, because your body is just not co-operating?
By Katrin with Love6 years ago in Viva
Leading Women
Retro sweat to red tents. We discussed it ALL. On 12 November 2019, I interviewed Tara Darlington, Managing Director of Empowering Motherhood. She is organising the Women's Leadership Symposium coming up in Sydney, Australia on 23 November.
By Kirstie Close6 years ago in Viva
Survive or Thrive?
My journey through abuse has been long, exhausting and at most times it felt never ending. I’ve spent most of my life feeling like I’m drowning and I’m still learning how to navigate through my life as an adult, even though I sometimes still feel like a vulnerable 10-year-old girl.
By Jes Pearl6 years ago in Viva
The Restaurant Diaries
Let’s pick up a few shifts, as a side hustle while in school, I thought to myself. After all, working as a bartender or server in a high end restaurant in a big city can yield some nice cash. If you’re a student or at the beginning of a career with many expenses and zero third party support, making some extra bucks to alleviate the struggle is appealing. However, it comes at a price.
By Michelle Brittany6 years ago in Viva
How I Found Myself in an Abusive Relationship
He had a dark look on his face, his nose was upturned and he was scowling down at something long and skinny in his hands. I cleared my throat and asked if everything was ok and that seemed to snap him back into reality. His eyes shot up to me and look of disgust crossed his face. His hand lowered slightly and I could see the positive pregnancy test in his had. He threw it down at my feet.
By Ruth Cross6 years ago in Viva
Why I Switched to a Sustainable Period Product. Top Story - November 2019. Created with: INTIMINA.
I’m going to be straight for a second: I get a really heavy flow. Ever since the miracle of womanhood first hit—imagine me, a pimpled, chubby twelve year old, cursing the universe for endowing her gift during gymnastics class—I’ve dealt with the difficulties of a heavy period.
By Talia Green6 years ago in Viva
Careers and Industries with the Biggest Growth in Female Representation
Despite the various challenges that women still face in the workplace, many industries have seen significant growth in the number of female employees over the past 40 years. Although sexual harassment, lack of mentoring and stereotypes based on gender roles continue to be a problem, more women are joining industries that have been historically dominated by men. The STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) sector in particular, are seeing more and more women join the ranks. Here are some of the largest fields.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Viva