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Slavery And The Death Of George Floyd.
Slave is one of the words I do not use often, one of the words I use most of the time only in history class or history context. I woke up this morning and realize it is more than that. Let us start with women. In the article “Validation of the Profile of Female Sexual Function (PFSF) in Surgically and Naturally Menopausal Women” women lose the desire for sexual pleasure after undergoing menopause (Leonard Derogates, 2004). Sexual pleasure is important to men; therefore, women own the power not only by controlling our sexual desire, but we give birth. I recall when I was a child growing up, I often heard stories about women being abused physically, mentally, and emotionally, by their husband and yet remain in that relationship. I have not only heard I have witnessed it. I have witnessed women getting abused as a child, and most of the time settle for men that they did not want while they were still married to these men. I want us, women, you, me, and humanity to take a step back and examine men in our lives and use the death of George Floyd as a wake-up call. A wake-up call to take back your power back as a black man and use it in the right place. What I mean by that is instead of using it to abuse women because of your physical strength, use your power to bring freedom back to African American Community.
Lucnalie JironvilPublished 4 years ago in VivaThe Roll of a Woman
This world is changing all of the time. And as it changes so does our roll as as a woman. As you can tell through out history , change is very important. If we are not changing we are going backwards , and the point is always to move forward.
Adriane KirbyPublished 4 years ago in Viva10 Facts about Careprost Eye Drop Lash Growth Serum
Achieve lusciously long and thick eye lashes with Careprost serum The first thing that is noticed in a person’s face is the amazing eyes. They play an eminent part in creating lasting impressions. Eyes are quite a big part of the attractiveness quotient as well. For making eyes looking dramatic and attention-catching, people put efforts to make lashes look lusciously long and thick. These days there are innumerable tricks that have actually been sleeved in the makeup industry. The products like eyeliner and mascara are artfully utilized for giving the onlooker a false impression of long and dark lashes. People may use artificial lashes in the form of extensions. But do these hacks really work in the long turn? The answer is not really! Such products are just temporary solutions for attaining long and fuller lashes. Are you tired of applying layers of mascara to make eyelashes appear longer and voluminous? If yes then Careprost eye drops is the sure shot solution to your problem.
Marge PurifoyPublished 4 years ago in Viva10 Best Women's Networks Help You Achieve Your Goals
Today, more than 11.6 million companies in the United States are owned by women, while 51% or more of women-owned firms contribute to 8% of the country’s employment, according to the National Association of Women Business Owners or NAWBO. Most women in high-position roles got where they are because of their hard-working lifestyles, determination, and commitment. So, if you are here because you are questioning your ability to succeed, question no more. With the right mindset and necessary tools, you will rock this world.
Tiffany HarperPublished 4 years ago in VivaI’m A Survivor Not A Vitim
I was 5 years old when my grandmother’s oldest brother first sexually assaulted me. I was just a baby. I was about to be in the 1st grade. So it’s summer time. I’m running around having fun with my toys just bein a kid , my uncle is home watching me - as usual. I go to use the bathroom and handle my business , as I come out the bathroom my uncle comes into my room and try’s to touch me. Now, I’m a little girl but I’m very smart. Mommy always told me if someone touches your Special temple down there you fight them and get away. I always remembered that , my uncle puts his hands in my pants and say come here. I jumped up scared and said NO don’t touch me , I ran back into the bathroom and locked the door. After he left me alone and went to take a nap I leave the bathroom to go into the living room and try to stay calm and watch tv. He came into the living room and grabs me , puts me on the floor and tries to pry my legs open. I try so hard to push him away but it doesn’t work, Something deep inside tells me - USE YOUR LEGS USE YOUR LEGS - so I kick him. I get up and run into my mommy’s room and lock the door. My mom gets home, and I stay with her, the next day comes and I’m at the park with my friends playing around my other uncle comes and picks me up to drop me home. I go upstairs on the second floor into the kitchen to eat my food , after I’m done I go downstairs to the first floor where me , my mommy , my grandpa and grandma lives. I go inside I change and go to watch tv. My uncle who tried to touch me the other day comes in to the house and calls me into the kitchen. He’s sitting in a chair near the kitchen table with his private out he says come here. I say NO- he comes and grabs me pushes me to my knees and shoves his private part into my mouth and forces me to suck it , he keeps his big hands on my head to keep me from removing my head. I don’t know what to do other then to bite him. So I bite him and run away , I hid in my mommy’s room and lock the door and wait until she gets home. When she gets home I finally decide to tell her what’s been happening when everybody leaves me with this so called uncle of mine. Meanwhile he is in the kitchen and me and my mommy are prepping my shower. As the showers running I spill the beans and she looks shocked, she says are you sure baby? I said yes mommy he did it many times. So I stay in the bathroom and take my shower while she goes into the kitchen and talks to him, all I hear is low yelling , when I get out the shower and get dressed I come out of the bathroom and see him quit red eyes. I went into my mommy’s room and went to sleep. The next day...... he was gone, all of his belongings he came with were gone. I never seen him ever again. Today is June 17,2020 and it’s been 12 years since this all happened. 2 years ago I found out that he got cancer and died. I am 18 going on 19 in 1 month and a half , and I am not a victim............ But A Surviver.
Bryanna FleuristalPublished 4 years ago in VivaWomen and Sex
Let me begin by stating that this article may sound like I hate men but I do not hate men, I love them but I do understand that there is a double standard from both sides and it’s not okay.
Amelia HartPublished 4 years ago in VivaA dystopian reality: what happens when contraception is replaced with abortion
^^ In the photo above is Mehnaz who, after having had one son and six daughters, had to have 3 abortions in fear that she would give birth to more girls. Her husband had threatened to throw her out of the house if she gave birth to yet another girl, which led to her self-administering herself with toxins including tablets and brews of boiled dates, as well as purposefully lifting heavy things in order to have an induced abortion. This is just one story, but there is most likely so many other stories that are similar to Mehnaz's, not just in Pakistan but in other parts of the world too.
Nazish bibiPublished 4 years ago in VivaA Cry Never Heard Too
As time went on Lilianna became best friends with Mary Jane. Her father had never looked at her the same and it felt like wonderful life that she once knew would never be the same. Before the travesty against her body she had been somewhat an ambivert, knowing when to be introvert and extrovert. However after the rape she went completely changed, becoming an introvert completely. It was as if her spirit internally had been crushed, no longer in touch with God. She started to question if he was real, why would he let that happen to her, was it her fault for being disobedient or sneaky. Poor Lilianna, a child that had to face so many hard questions.
EnlightenedMindzSpeakPublished 4 years ago in VivaWhy We Should ALL Be Feminists
In 2012, nearly two million people listened to this TEDx talk. In 2013, another 2.3 million people bought Beyoncé's self-titled album whose radio single ***Flawless sampled part of it.
Just a Girl
Being a girl is hard, and trying to be a girl and look good is such a Herculean effort. Hercules is in hell right now trying to push a rock uphill and I’m like “pfft I’ll push that rock instead of trying to put on liquid eyeliner” now that’s impossible. Trying to put on winged eyeliner evenly should be an Olympic sport.
Mae McCreeryPublished 4 years ago in VivaInsecurities: How to Embrace Yourself
Sometimes, I wonder what my life would be like if I didn’t base my decisions on how I wanted to be perceived. No, for real. As a woman, how many times have you made a decision that affected your life in an substantial way, just to be perceived as a good woman? A loyal woman? A beautiful woman? Even if it hurt you physically, mentally, and emotionally, did you make a decision for you.. that only benefited someone else?
EnigmatiikaPublished 4 years ago in VivaKyleena Turned me into an Angry Shrek
I used Kyleena for about 9 months, and a non hormonal IUD for about 7 years. I opted for my first IUD after I had my second child, and it was implanted two months after his birth. The procedure was uncomfortable, but not painful. Remember however, that eight weeks prior I had just passed a human, so my perception may have been a bit skewed. Big ole human.... Big ole Texan human.... Oh the flashbacks...
Deborah AlicePublished 4 years ago in Viva