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Silence
This Changes Everything is new in theatres and should be required viewing for all women, girls, and anyone in the entertainment industry. Tom Donahue's discussion of the lack of female representation behind the camera is well-structured, compelling, clear, and concise. Though it doesn't necessarily tell us anything we haven't been hearing for years, it’s (hopefully) still enough to get people listening. It reiterates that men outnumber women in film in almost every department and, while the Me Too movement has pulled many peoples' heads out of their asses, we still have a long way to go before the representation on a film set matches the demographics that represent our society.
By Princess Buttercup6 years ago in Viva
Re-Framing Pole Dancing and Body Positivity
No! Why does stripping always come to mind when pole dance is mentioned? Pole dancing can be traced all the way back to more than 800 years ago in China and India, as both a sport and a performance, for males. It is only recently that they started using poles in strip clubs (plus, what’s wrong with strippers?). Over the last decade, pole fitness or pole dancing has become one of the most popular fitness activities for the public, both males and females. It is a fitness activity that require a significant amount of upper-body strength, core strength, and flexibility (If you don't believe this, go to a trial class! ;)).
By L Y6 years ago in Viva
Disney Princess in the Light of Queens—Part 1: Snow White
There are so many Disney movie reviews and theories out there that we all think we know what our favorite stories are truly about. But looking at it in an empowering perspective, may teach us lessons for our daily lives and how to over come struggles we face. So starts are DISNEY PRINCESSES IN THE LIGHT OF QUEENS series. Let's start off with one of the first ever Disney Princess movies—Snow White.
By Bazal Morani6 years ago in Viva
Gynecology Care: 101
Health is something that all people should prioritize. And for females, part of prioritizing health includes visiting the gynecologist. While going to the gynecologist can be intimidating, especially for the first few appointments, reproductive healthcare is essential. So what should women expect when they visit a gynecologist?
By Casey Chesterfield6 years ago in Viva
My Journey with Abnormal Cervical Cells
From the title, you know that this is going to be an article not a lot of people have dove into. We hear bits and pieces about it, but never the full story. Well, I’m here to share mine.
By T.C. Bosarge6 years ago in Viva
How to Overcome the Issue of Back Pain in Women?
When it comes to acute pain, men and women are not created identical. Women tend to face more occurrences of back pain due to triggers like hormonal changes, mineral deficiencies, longer working hours, or pregnancy.
By Lynda Arbon6 years ago in Viva
A Summer Fling
"If tomorrow, women woke up and decided they really liked their bodies, just think how many industries would go out of business."—Gail Dines
By YESENIA SALAS6 years ago in Viva
Smear Tests: Cervical Cancer Screening
Are you panicking about your first cervical screening? Are you feeling unsure what to expect? Are you worrying about what might be?
By Rebecca Elvina Mennell6 years ago in Viva
Riding in an All Women Train Car in Japan
During my time living in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan I’ve had on occasion to use the women only cars on trains, only a few times; usually when I or my wife felt threatened by drunk men at weird hours, or when the crush of people was such that groping was sure to happen. That being said I’ve found that many people are interested in the experience so I’ll share a bit about it. It should be noted that my experiences are for the local trains, and that I haven’t taken a women’s only car cross country in Japan, however the differences according to friends are very minimal.
By Jessica Riffle6 years ago in Viva
Victim or Valiant: Overcoming Sexual Abuse Traumas
Today, I'm a woman who is embracing being a channel of Divine love and compassion. The power moving through me is born out of every moment I allow myself to love deeply and be loved. My life is unfolding into a romance beyond my wildest dreams. I'm celebrating a new chapter of creating impactful businesses with my dream partner. I'm honored to hold transformative containers for the women in my community. I'm connecting with the genius within me and attracting the collaborative genius of others. I'm passionately pursuing my purpose while being turned on by life's simple pleasures. Trust me, it wasn't always this way.
By Dion Garcia6 years ago in Viva
Sexy Small Talk
How many times have you been to a party or a small get-together where the topic of sex has come up? Seemingly innocent questions like “when did you lose your virginity” or “how old were you when you had sex for the first time?” can (and often do) land really hard for a sexual assault survivors.
By Marnie Grundman6 years ago in Viva
Your Favorite Feminists Were Trash
Your favorite feminist “founders” are trash. That’s right. I said it. On #WomensEqualityDay, the day the nation celebrates the 171st anniversary of the first major convention for women’s rights at Seneca Falls, and the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, I say that Susan B. Anthony and her crew were trash.
By Whitney Alese6 years ago in Viva