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#Metoo Chapter One Virginity
Virginity was a topic my peer group growing up took very seriously. Being the child of teen pregnancy made me extra cautious and anxious about the whole idea of "losing" it. The idea of being in a relationship or having any sort of intimate contact made me very uncomfortable. Due to that, I avoided all forms of intimacy altogether, including even a kiss.
By All us humans .7 years ago in Viva
Body Shaming Needs to End Now
This is a topic that has been difficult for me to write for the mere fact that I do it to myself. I don't know many women or men out there who don't shame their bodies from time to time. Dealing with that could be an article all on its own. With us being so hard on ourselves, what happens when someone else criticizes our appearance? This is going to be a hard truth for some people to digest, but we have all judged someone based off of their appearance. Whether it be clothes, facial features, weight, height, etc., no one is innocent. You might not say it to their face, but you have had those ugly thoughts pop up. Is that wrong?
By Ashlyn Harper7 years ago in Viva
The Issue Today
I am scared of chickens. Namely, roosters. This is due to a particularly traumatic experience I had with one a couple of summers ago. There was a rooster on my grandparents' farm that I just knew was evil. Everyone else would joke about him being tough and protective, but would never listen when I tried to convince them that it went much deeper than that. That rooster knew what he wanted, and he was going to get it. The first few days I was there, I carried a garden hoe with me whenever I was out by the barn, simply for protection. He’d come near me a few times, but whenever I made it clear I still had the hoe, he’d back off. One day, I made the fatal mistake of not only going out while I was tired but also without my hoe. As soon as he noticed that I was not armed or partially on my ‘A Game,’ he went after me. He was running, I was running. I tripped and suddenly he was on top of me. I finally got myself back up and into the house. I noticed blood on my pants and discovered he had cut me on the inside of my thigh. I told my grandma that the rooster attacked me, and she told me I'd be fine. I make sure to point out the scar on my leg whenever I see her now. Since then, it’s been a running joke that I hate roosters and that I am terrified. The truth? I am terrified of roosters, no matter how kind they may seem to be at the beginning.
By Stormy Robertson7 years ago in Viva
Homework from My Therapist
I was tasked by my therapist to write a letter to the man who sexually assaulted me. I was told I never had to send it to him and that is was for myself...something in me really wanted to share it though so I could truly get my feelings out. So here I am, and here is a letter to my rapist.
By Little Alien7 years ago in Viva
My IUD and Me
For as long as I could remember, everyone has told me that the IUD was horrible and will ruin your body. They said it was dangerous, it wasn't right to have a foreign object inside your uterus like that for so long. And for a while, I believed them. Especially with all the late-night commercials you see about them causing serious issues for women. So I decided to go on the pill once I started having sex. Honestly, there were so many times where I forgot to take it, I freaked out when my period was late and thought, “Yep, I'm going to get pregnant for sure this time.” They turned out to be false alarms every time.
By briana okay7 years ago in Viva
10 Signs You're Dating a Red Piller. Top Story - September 2018.
Once in a blue moon, people will see a philosophy that is so toxic, it's incompatible with having healthy relationships. It's rare, but it happens. Sadly, it also happens with increasing frequency now that most people get their love and life advice from the internet.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Viva
Arranged Marriages
Imagine if you were forced to marry an unknown man or woman just because it's part of your culture, or simply just to follow your parents' wishes. Would you go along with it because it's part of your tradition, or would you stand up for your human rights? Arranged marriages are marriages that are planned by the parents of the bride and groom—in which they have little or no say and their opinions are usually ignored. Child marriage is a form of arranged marriages as female children are paired up with older males by their parents, for their own safety. However, it is seen to be violating human rights, especially women's rights as they deny a girl's right to health, choice, to live free from violent action and education.
By Natalie G.7 years ago in Viva
Period Problems...Period
Period Problems...If your period wasn't a problem already...Us ladies have a lot on our plates; whether it is being a mom, a nurse, a boss, a chef, and a lover, or many other titles, our life never ends. So why does our world have to crumble down when we get our period? Here are some facts you probably didn't know about your paint bucket, and tips that can get you through the pain and stains!
By Melina Encarnacion7 years ago in Viva
