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Feminism demands a future free of fat shaming, body obsession and the male gaze.
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Fact: I am fat. “Obese,” according to my last physical. Fifteen years ago, those sentences would have unraveled me. Fifteen years ago, I would have done (and did) anything - no matter how stupid or dangerous - to avoid the body I’m currently in. I would have starved, exercised to excess, tried any diet pill or weight-loss supplement or appetite suppressant that crossed my path.
By Stephanie Ruth4 years ago in Viva
Sleep & Your Cycle
Just like your skin and your energy levels, your sleep patterns change throughout the menstrual cycle. While it can feel like your energy and sleep are shifting forever without any sort of pattern, you can (and should) sync your cycle with your sleep self-care! In this post, we’ll break down the whys of each sleep change and tips that support the rest you need and deserve.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Viva
There Is Nothing Wrong with Me
I have always been fat. Ever since I can remember, I have been the victim of the last socially acceptable prejudice in Western culture. Whether it was a neighbor telling me that I was shapeless or my mom telling me that I would look better in a dress if only I would lose some weight, my size has always been a topic of conversation. Oh, and then there was the boy at school who once implied that I was physically incapable of walking a few blocks because I was heavy.
By Joy Nelson4 years ago in Viva
Laboral rights of the pregnant worker
The high demand of the current labor market is one of the reasons why most women continue in their job until almost the end of pregnancy . This is usually feasible if it is not a risky pregnancy , the expectant mother is fine, and her doctor believes that she can do it. But to properly protect the health of the pregnant woman and the baby, other factors must also be taken into account. Your gynecologist must know what your work activity is like: it is not the same to perform a job with a low-stress level, as another that requires a lot of physical effort or that exposes you to toxic substances. Thus, by assessing each specific case, it can be adapted to the peculiarities of each pregnant worker.
By Sarmad Mayo4 years ago in Viva
Where does our concepts of "sexy" come from?
What makes us feel sexy and why? Is it a pose? An outfit? Behavior/mannerism? Certainly, the definition of sexy is going to be subjective. It will be different for every person based on their filters, life experiences and preferences.
By Pam Reeder4 years ago in Viva
Abortion Isn’t A Choice, It’s Necessary Medical Care
Abortion is something I never plan to do. Most women never believe they will. Recently, the US Supreme Court upheld the Texas ban on abortion. While there are a few “health related” exceptions to the ban, they are vague and remain a gray area. There are no exceptions for incest or rape.
By Alisan Keesee4 years ago in Viva
Chubby Chasers?
‘Chubby chasers’ is a new term I heard recently. After being explained what it means I realized it’s the same as a ‘Fat Fetish’. Which is a term that has always created a burning hatred in my soul. I can’t help but question why us plus sized women can’t just be called women. Why does the size of our bodies have to be a characteristic used to describe us?
By Sierra Cole4 years ago in Viva
A Bra To Change Your Life
Hey, you! Are you wearing a bra right now? How does it feel? How do you feel about the bra? Are you someone who takes it off the second you get home? Someone who agrees with all those memes about how taking off your bra at the end of the day is the best feeling in the world?
By Jenifer Nim4 years ago in Viva
The Pressures of Being a Woman
For a long time, I thought that I was going to get married and have a few kids but as time went on I started to realize that I don’t want that for myself; I am one of those people who realized early that marriage and kids were not for me and that is OK. I have come to the conclusion that having kids and a husband or wife is not in the cards for me; I like my space and I like being able to do things for myself and not have to worry about other people. You see the commercials for the wedding rings and the pregnancy tests and you start to think if maybe there is something wrong with you because you don’t have that urge to go out get those things. Being a woman is hard enough without feeling like I have to change my whole world to fit some societal norm that states that having a family will somehow complete me as a person, I don’t have time for that.
By Brittney Mckinney4 years ago in Viva
It's All About My Stiff, Painful and Rapidly Ageing Body
I am pretending today that I have not spent nearly a year being relatively silent on my blogs. Instead, I will charge right in with some random, scattered thoughts about my current state of being. By current, I should clarify: everything having to do with today and the last year and a half of mad-fuckery days, Covid-days, the violent news cycle days and the days that I sat on the sofa staring, terror-stricken, at a stone wall. All the while, no monsters appeared (in my quiet corner of the world) — only a stone wall.
By Elizabeth O'Nuanain4 years ago in Viva
What do you need to know about your vaginal discharge say?
Vaginal discharge is the discharge that comes out of your vagina, which is a normal thing for every woman. It can vary during your menstrual cycle. The amount of discharge produced by your vagina in a day is about a teaspoon which is clear or white, thin or thick, and odorless. This is produced due to the bacteria present in the vagina or is secreted by the vaginal walls. It is most frequent in the days before ovulation. The discharge may be more obvious at certain times of a month and can depend on different factors such as ovulation, menstrual flow, sexual activity, and birth control.
By Harbor Compounding pharmacy4 years ago in Viva
