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Feminism demands a future free of fat shaming, body obsession and the male gaze.
Do You Need A Ride?
I slowed down as I pulled into my apartment complex, glad that the next day was Friday because the week had taken its toll on me. The engine in my aging Ford grinded ever so slightly and the front of the car shook a little when I pulled the key out of the ignition. It was a good old car and all I could really afford right now. Mustard yellow with a bit of rust, but it started every morning.
By Denise Willis6 years ago in Viva
10 Care tips for your vagina!
Top 10 care tips for your vagina. We all need to look after our vagina. There a very important part of our body. If we look after them they will always treat us well. It’s important that you look after down below to stop you getting infections and becoming ill. It’s always nice to make sure it’s healthy and it can have many health benefits too. Here are my top 10 tips that will help you to keep your vagina healthy.
By Crazy story writer ✍️ 6 years ago in Viva
Barely Legal
I was barely legal. But I had this burning desire and tireless ambition to become a pharmacist - ever since I was twelve years old. Everything I had done so far in life was to put myself in a position to network, learn and surround myself with the most influential healthcare professionals in the industry; I craved knowledge. I am a sapiosexual, so if you could fire up these neurons, my attraction was soon to follow.
By Andrea N. Turner6 years ago in Viva
F is not a bad word if its spell Fabulous
I usually like what I see in the mirror because there is no low self esteem in this woman. But when I hear of what people, family and social media this woman is not worthy love because I have more hips and rolls than most women. I want them to know I want love and lord knows I just miss the companionship and just feeling whole. I refuse to settle just because people think I have low self esteem. I hear people talk about the F word all the time but it never really bother me because I change it into a positive word. Like for examples: Fabulous, Free, Fresh, etc because most people don't think of words like these when looking at a woman like me and its cool. I love the way my hair is is free of perms, colors, weave and overall first time in a long time healthy. I also don't usually look or listen to what people say but not with their mouth but with their eyes I get a look of disgust like why is she so F. I love the fact I don't starve myself to get the approval of anyone now if God has a say then maybe I might change some things. I try to eat healthy just so my doctor doesn't have anything to say. I love to wear clothes, I think I am a shopaholic right now just shopping for any and everything. I feel like a kid at Christmas time when a delivery come like what is coming today. I always consider myself a well put together woman when it come to fashion but let my kids, social media and just most smaller size women I am not. I usually don't get much looks from women my size because we both are thinking the same thing when we see something surprisingly that the other is wearing wow you found your size. If I see a woman I don't care what size you are if you look beautiful I have to let my girls know darling you are working that look. They are usually surprise especially the smaller women because they think or thought I was suppose to be jealous um, no I will probably wear the same thing only in my size. If women realize this body shaming is not affecting women of plus size but small women too. I have learn doing research that our beloved Ms Whitney Houston didn't like what she see in the mirror and she was so small and petite but still had a complex on how she looked and wore everyday. Makes you think if someone who is so put together have issue then what is wrong with us having these same issue. I say to all women they should uplift the next woman they see find a way to compliment these women you come in contact with even if its not your style. I love the fact I don't dress according to what the world think I should but what my soul and spirit tell me to wear. I sometime very rare may give myself a pep talk to my self esteem and remind myself I am a Queen no matter if I see a hundred people or no one at all. When women realize that no matter what you do or wear people will either compliment or criticize you. I have just one thing to say to people and this is an old saying I have to come to learn and sometime tell myself to keep doing If you don't have nothing nice to say don't say nothing at. I think people would appreciate it more because who want to walk around with people judging you on your choices for your hair or clothes. This is no different than someone judging you on the color of your skin, color of your eyes shoot even your height. I love myself even if no one else does and this is something I tell myself everyday.
By Lawnda Boston6 years ago in Viva
Do waist training corsets make your stomach flat?
From the looks of a corset itself and the way it functions, you might have a few questions in your mind; one of which, we are certain, revolves around whether or not training corsets make your stomach flat. Before we move on to anything else, let us clarify one thing here that is, corsets are not magic wands that will transform your physique in no time. In order to make the most out of them and most importantly, be comfortable in them, you will have to ensure that you are picking a size that is meant for you and is of high-quality.
By Medusa Hornia6 years ago in Viva
Call of the Wild
CALL OF THE WILD Charlotte rested in her twin bed tucked away and alert, predicting the nightly visitor she had become familiar with. That night, the rain drips sounded loud, louder than ever before, knocking against the glass window. So heavy the rain falls, Charlotte is reminded of her Pa’s hollow guitar he used to play, sounding her and her younger brother Ted off to bed. Trying to fall asleep, she secured herself beneath the hand woven quilt her mama had given her. It’s soft texture made her smile briefly. However, she is unable to relax and enjoy the memory for too long because Uncle Pete would show up soon for his usual nightcap – at least that’s what he’d call it.
By Prime Tyme Fitnez6 years ago in Viva
Because I Wanted It At First
I think I lost my mind, I think I lost my passion, and somewhere in time I think I lost myself too. Sitting in a bathtub with my face in my hands, tears streaming down my face. I was shaking, but honestly the worst part was that I was confused. I didn’t know what he had done to my body until two weeks later. I told myself that I wanted it, and I even lied and told my friends that it was the best sex I ever had.
By VikingIndie6 years ago in Viva
We Need to Talk
My experience took place when I was seven. I’m not going to go into detail, partly because over the years I’ve pushed a lot of them out of my mind. It almost feels like a weird nightmare at this point, 20 years later. Also, I take trigger warnings seriously and wouldn’t want anyone to be affected by the violent details I do remember. What I will say is that it involves being locked in a closet with two younger brothers while the older brother played video games with his back against the door. All of the perpetrators were under 15. And because of something some people familiar with fundamental religions call “the two witness rule” no one was ever charged. My attackers grew up and moved away unscathed. No one ever knew.
By Samantha Williams6 years ago in Viva
Letter to My Rapist
You’re a rapist but I’m stupid and weak so it’s my fault. You raped me [says name]. Everything is different now. I don’t get excited when you call me. I don’t feel like keeping you in my house when you come by. I am in a trance of bracing myself and being defensive towards anything and anyone.
By Kadrian Oliver6 years ago in Viva
