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Women Don't Actually Carry DNA from Every Man They Have Slept with
There have been a lot of articles saying that woman collect DNA from every man they ever slept with (even in their brain), all of these articles seemed to be case off of one study which... isn't exactly about what I thought it would. For one, the study does not once mention sexual intercourse as a potential reason why woman may carry 'male' cells. If anything, the study suggests that these 'male' cells are from their sons. Yes, sons! Mothers who have carried baby boys for nine months. Another theory mentioned that these 'male' cells came from an older brother, which they also while they were still in the womb. So... NO! These stories about gaining DNA from every man you have had sex with is still yet another mis-use and inaccurate use of scientific research targeting woman with a sexuality because... sexism!
Gynecology Care: 101
Health is something that all people should prioritize. And for females, part of prioritizing health includes visiting the gynecologist. While going to the gynecologist can be intimidating, especially for the first few appointments, reproductive healthcare is essential. So what should women expect when they visit a gynecologist?
Casey ChesterfieldPublished 5 years ago in VivaMy Journey with Abnormal Cervical Cells
From the title, you know that this is going to be an article not a lot of people have dove into. We hear bits and pieces about it, but never the full story. Well, I’m here to share mine.
T.C. BosargePublished 5 years ago in VivaShave Your Head, Seriously
Sitting in my kitchen, so nervous I was shaking, I decided to shave my head. I remember all the weeks I had paced about within the confines of my mind, rolling the idea around like marbles, popping the 'yes' and 'no' in and out of the realm of possibility. Around this time, I had suffered a tremendous breakup, and in my acts of stress, I resorted to my cyclical shaving and dyeing and re-dyeing and growing... and found myself with about two inches of growth, and pastel pink locks.
Anna McGheePublished 5 years ago in VivaHow to Overcome the Issue of Back Pain in Women?
When it comes to acute pain, men and women are not created identical. Women tend to face more occurrences of back pain due to triggers like hormonal changes, mineral deficiencies, longer working hours, or pregnancy.
Lynda ArbonPublished 5 years ago in VivaA Summer Fling
"If tomorrow, women woke up and decided they really liked their bodies, just think how many industries would go out of business."—Gail Dines
YESENIA SALASPublished 5 years ago in VivaSmear Tests: Cervical Cancer Screening
Are you panicking about your first cervical screening? Are you feeling unsure what to expect? Are you worrying about what might be?
Rebecca Elvina MennellPublished 5 years ago in VivaRiding in an All Women Train Car in Japan
During my time living in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan I’ve had on occasion to use the women only cars on trains, only a few times; usually when I or my wife felt threatened by drunk men at weird hours, or when the crush of people was such that groping was sure to happen. That being said I’ve found that many people are interested in the experience so I’ll share a bit about it. It should be noted that my experiences are for the local trains, and that I haven’t taken a women’s only car cross country in Japan, however the differences according to friends are very minimal.
Jessica RifflePublished 5 years ago in VivaVictim or Valiant: Overcoming Sexual Abuse Traumas
Today, I'm a woman who is embracing being a channel of Divine love and compassion. The power moving through me is born out of every moment I allow myself to love deeply and be loved. My life is unfolding into a romance beyond my wildest dreams. I'm celebrating a new chapter of creating impactful businesses with my dream partner. I'm honored to hold transformative containers for the women in my community. I'm connecting with the genius within me and attracting the collaborative genius of others. I'm passionately pursuing my purpose while being turned on by life's simple pleasures. Trust me, it wasn't always this way.
Dion GarciaPublished 5 years ago in VivaSexy Small Talk
How many times have you been to a party or a small get-together where the topic of sex has come up? Seemingly innocent questions like “when did you lose your virginity” or “how old were you when you had sex for the first time?” can (and often do) land really hard for a sexual assault survivors.
Marnie GrundmanPublished 5 years ago in VivaYour Favorite Feminists Were Trash
Your favorite feminist “founders” are trash. That’s right. I said it. On #WomensEqualityDay, the day the nation celebrates the 171st anniversary of the first major convention for women’s rights at Seneca Falls, and the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, I say that Susan B. Anthony and her crew were trash.
Whitney AlesePublished 5 years ago in VivaOn Being Child-Free
When people find out that I'm not having kids, I often hear things through the grapevine like, 'she'll change her mind', or 'there's little purpose without children', or, 'it's selfish not to have kids'.
Jenn TomomitsuPublished 5 years ago in Viva