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Bernadette Roe

Love Allways Is Bringing Pansexuality To The Forefront As We (Finally) Usher In New Era Of Dating Shows

By Bernadette Roe

"Love Allways" is a dating show that explores pansexual relationships and the sexuality spectrum. Could it be the start of a new, inclusive era of reality TV?

Erin Brady

5 Ways To Take Part In Period Poverty Awareness Week (Because The Fight Is Far From Over)

By Erin Brady

Period Poverty Awareness Week runs May 22 to May 28. If you want to get involved, here are some effective and helpful ways to make a difference.

Sarah Veldman

10 Powerful Quotes From Women On Not Letting Men Stand In Their Way

By Sarah Veldman

Let these quotes serve as your motivation to not let anyone hold you back

Greta Pano

It's Time To Confront Fan Culture's Deeply Embedded Misogyny

By Greta Pano

Rabid fandom isn't anything new. But what happens when a fandom takes to insulting women simply for associating with their favorite heartthrob?

Amanda Chatel

What To Know About The Potential First OTC Birth Control Pill, Opill (It's About Time)

By Amanda Chatel

In what will undoubtedly be a win for people with uteruses, an OTC birth control pill might be available as soon as this summer.

Jacqueline Delibes

What Is Dissociative Feminism? Because Women Can't Afford To Buy Into It

By Jacqueline Delibes

Dissociative feminism is both a trauma response and a performance, with younger women embracing nihilism as a way cope with life.

Zoe Yu Gilligan

Rare Beauty's Accessible Makeup Proves Simple Changes Can Make Beauty More Inclusive

By Zoe Yu Gilligan

The mainstream beauty brand's easy-to-open lipstick tubes have sparked an important conversation about making makeup more accessible

Amanda Chatel

The US Should Waste No Time Adopting UK's Official Stance That Love Bombing Is Abusive

By Amanda Chatel

The UK has officially deemed love bombing as a sign of abusive partners; here's why the US should adopt a similar stance towards the emotional abuse tactic.

Bernadette Roe

Jameela Jamil's Roast Of So-Called Feminists At 2023 Met Gala Nails The Problem With Convenient Activism

By Bernadette Roe

Jameela Jamil was quick to call out the 2023 Met Gala attendees. Here's why the seemingly harmless honoring of a fashion icon is a sign of convenient activism.

Tessa Somberg

Podcaster's Controversial Comments On Marriage Reignites Fears No-Fault Divorces Are At Risk

By Tessa Somberg

The comments opened up the floodgates for those with traditionalist views of marriage to talk about making divorce more difficult.

Emily Hutchinson

10 Feminist Sci-Fi Books That Smash The Male-Driven Genre

By Emily Hutchinson

Fans of sci-fi may notice that many critically-acclaimed books are by or about men. But there are plenty of feminist books that deserve the spotlight.

September Grace Mahino

Janelle James' Reason For Not Revealing Her Age Confronts Ugly Truth About The Valuation Of Women

By September Grace Mahino

The Abbott Elementary star reminds us of how society needs to stop expecting women to look and behave a certain way after 40.

Amanda Chatel

The 2023 Met Gala's Celebration Of Karl Lagerfeld Is Nothing Less Than Shameful

By Amanda Chatel

We can love Lagerfeld's designs, but we don't have to respect him, nor do we have to honor him.

Tessa Somberg

What We Can Learn From TikToker's Viral Public Shaming Of Two Women Who Didn't Deserve It

By Tessa Somberg

Recently, two women have found themselves the target of some very public TikTok shaming. Here's what we can learn from this trend that is becoming more common.

Actress and singer Willow Smith, known in music as WILLOW

Greta Pano

Hayley Williams' Hard Look At Emo Nostalgia Reminds Us Confronting The Truth Can Be An Act Of Love

By Greta Pano

Her messages is clear: If we're going to revisit emo, we must address the bad with the good and make adjustments

Tessa Somberg

States That Require Consent For Pelvic Exams While Under Anesthesia (Because Anything Less Is Not Okay)

By Tessa Somberg

In a post-Roe world, where people are losing their rights to do what they want with their bodies, informed consent must be non-negotiable.

Emily Hutchinson

10 Times Celebrities Took A Stand On The Red Carpet (And It Felt Genuine)

By Emily Hutchinson

While others may have missed the mark in years past, here are a few celebrities who made genuine statements for the causes closest to them.

Amanda Chatel

5 Reasons Self-Pleasure Is A Feminist Act

By Amanda Chatel

Even if you don't want to talk about it or are hesitant to admit you do it, people masturbate. And masturbation is a feminist act. Let's unpack the reasons why.

Amanda Chatel

Boygenius Is The Queer Visibility We Deserve, And Let's Just Savor That For A Second

By Amanda Chatel

We love a supergroup. You know, where high-caliber musicians come together to make something amazing. We're talking about boygenius.

Gillian E. Frost

Yes, 'Stealthing' Is Sexual Assault - Here Are The States Taking Action Against It

By Gillian E. Frost

With Roe v. Wade overturned, advocates are pushing for anti-stealth laws with renewed vigor. Here's what we know about where "stealthing" stands in the U.S.

Bernadette Roe

Busting 3 Myths About Straight-Passing Relationships

By Bernadette Roe

We're here to talk about straight-passing relationships and bust some of the myths around them, as there can be a lot at stake for the queer individual.

Young female athlete being treated by a doctor for a head injury.

Zoe Yu Gilligan

Gender Gap In Concussion Research Puts Female Athletes At Risk

By Zoe Yu Gilligan

Despite the higher risk for sports-related concussions in women's athletics, female athletes' concerns are still being overlooked, putting them at serious risk.

Amanda Chatel

Your Options For Emergency Contraception Beyond The Morning-After Pill

By Amanda Chatel

While Plan B can be great for those wanting to prevent pregnancy, it's not perfect. Make sure your emergency contraception is right for you.

Emily Hutchinson

30 Books That Put The Long, Complicated History Of Reproductive Rights Into Sharp Focus

By Emily Hutchinson

Reproductive rights are more important than ever following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. If you want to learn more about the movement, check out these books.

Bernadette Roe

How To Thrift Thoughtfully, As Shopping At Goodwill Is More Complicated Than You May Realize

By Bernadette Roe

At first glance, thrift store shopping seems like a win for everyone. But the deeper we dig, the more complicated thrift store shopping can be.

Emily Hutchinson

15 Tattoo Ideas That Honor The Pro-Choice Movement

By Emily Hutchinson

In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, the pro-choice movement has been thrust into the spotlight. Here are 15 tattoo ideas that honor the movement.

Tessa Somberg

Vanessa Lachey's Evisceration Over Love Is Blind Baby Questions Is Progress To Celebrate

By Tessa Somberg

The backlash is a refreshing reminder that attitudes about being childless by choice have finally changed for the better.