Feminism

The Elephant in the Womb Trampling Women’s Rights

Women have gone through the proverbial wringer of justified outrage over the past few weeks…

Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
Preparing for Zelda’s TV Debut: A Q&A with Therese Anne Fowler

In 2013, Therese Anne Fowler’s book Z: a Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald was released. At…

How to Get Ahead of the Upcoming Birth Control Panic

This week I made the decision to switch to a long-term birth control method due…

To My Fellow Survivors, on this Inauguration Day.

Friends, Today is a difficult day– it’s not the worst day, but it’s a difficult…

If You Think Getting Married Is Not An Accomplishment, Your Outlook Is Likely Antiquated

Last February, in a Huffington Post article that resonated with thousands of readers, Natalie Brooke,…

It’s Time to Get Over the Embarrassment of GYN Exam

This is a sponsored conversation written by me with support from Hologic, Inc. The opinions…

Shine Theory: I don't shine if you don't shine
Keep Calm and Shine On: Why You Need Shine Theory in Your Life

I’ve always been a competitive person, and since obtaining my Masters degree in a super…

Moana Is the Disney Princess We’ve Been Waiting For

I am a child of Disney—growing up, summer visits to my grandparent’s homes always included…

Can College-Aged Women Feel Safe In Trump’s America?

When the guy caught bragging about sexual assault gets elected, his voice regarding the issue…

We Asked Men About Post-Trump Feminism

It’s no secret that this election was a doozy, with the racism, sexism, etc. brought…

unity
What Does It Mean To “Call For Unity” After Last Week’s Election?

“If Trump is elected, I’m not sure I’m sticking around,” I announced to my husband…

We Get Nowhere By Slut-Shaming Melania Trump

Ever since the dramatic and unexpected results of the 2016 election were announced, I and…

Gloria Steinem
We Need to Talk About How Feminism Moves Forward

I’ll be honest. This is not an article I ever wanted to write. Like millions…

I Rarely Shave My Legs And I Don’t Need Your Societal Norms

By Emily Weisenberger On the eve of the move from my home state of Virginia to…

What That Beyonce/Dixie Chicks Performance Meant To A Southern Biracial Woman

There has never been a doubt in my mind that my upbringing was unconventional. I…

The New Face of COVERGIRL Shows Beauty Isn’t Gendered

Although COVERGIRL mainly markets to women, this initial step of welcoming Charles as the spokesmodel demonstrates an acceptance for men in the cosmetic industry to also wear cosmetics.

Newsflash, Being ‘Single’ Is Not A Thing

The year 2009 was a radical one for many reasons—Michael Jackson died, a plane successfully…

The Political Power Of The Pussy

Vaginas have taken over politics, but not in a fun way. Pussygate (which is the…

7 Cars Better Suited For Women Than Cosmopolitan’s Purple Maxi-Pad on Wheels

It has come to my attention that it is a truth universally known that women…

It’s Time We All Respect the Pantsuit, Please

Some words seem to have such a pervasive, negative connotation that it’s almost started to…