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Girl Wants No Action
Girl wants no action I don’t hate guys but as a girl who just wants to have fun or even do errands, going out with them around is an uncertainty and a hazard.
Miranieva BuenPublished 5 years ago in VivaHistory's Baddest Bitches
Tomoe Gozen A painting of Tomoe Gozen by Chikanobu (now at the Walter Art Museum) Many people know about the male samurai warriors of Japan, but did you know that women were samurais too? Toemoe Gozen was a concubine turned samurai during the Genpei civil war (imagine Game of Thrones style conflict of "who sits on the throne") during the 12th century in Japan. The war was between the Taira and Minamoto clans. Unfortunately, due to the contradictory nature of medieval sources and legends written over the years, Tomoe's personal life remains a mystery. But historians know of her love life and military career. Tomoe was a concubine to Lord Kiso no Yoshinaka (otherwise known as Minamoto no Yoshinaka), and was known as his lover or one of many wives. She was known as a FIERCE warrior who was skilled in archery, horseback, and long sword. Tomoe has been depicted decapitating her enemies (you know just casually as one samurai does) on the battlefield. One of her biggest military accomplishments is when she defeated seven mounted warriors, and collected their chopped off heads (and displayed them like Oscar trophies). No wonder Lord Kiso no Yoshinaka made her a leading general in his army. But after years of chopping off heads of her enemies, Lord Kiso no Yoshinaka was killed. No one really knows what happened to Tomoe after that. Some say she was captured by the enemy and became a concubine again. And others say she became a Buddhist nun and died at the old age of 91. One legend tells that she stole Lord Kiso no Yoshinaka's head from the enemy and walked into the ocean and drowned (how romantically tragic). There is a statute of her and Lord Kiso no Yoshinaka at Tokuonji, the Kiso family temple located northwest of the city of Kyoto.
The Day I Lost Respect
*Sigh* It has taken my mind and heart so long to finally come to the world and share this story. Before I start I do want to state one very important thing. I still love my stepmom, but I do not agree with how she spoke and handled this situation, even though my dumb self put myself there. However, the word no. STILL. MEANS. NO!
Crazy BeautifulPublished 5 years ago in VivaBe the B*tch
I am, as most people call it, a bitch. No, I am not mean to people for no reason. No, I don't stir up trouble and give my "honest" (actually just rude and not needed) opinion. I just stand up for myself. I choose who I'm around and I'm no afraid to speak up about being treated like a doormat, like most women deal with every day. I feel like especially around men, I come off as a bitch because I act like them. I don't let people of all genders treat me a certain way, and it rubs some people the wrong way. At work, at home, with friends, in relationships, I am not afraid to fight for what is right by me (reasonably so of course, again I'm a bitch, I'm not mean). I don't let people railroad me. I don't let men treat me any which way, and I make sure they know it. You should do the same. You should be the bitch, because it is a life-changer.
To: You Know Who You Are
Dear Abuser, In every which way that I try to forget your face, I turn right around and there you are. Always lurking beside me. In the shadows of the night and in the times when I thought I was happy, you came into sight.
Sylvia GarciaPublished 5 years ago in Viva- Created with: INTIMINA
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Women’s Hygiene
Menstrual Hygiene Day brings to light the importance of feminine hygiene, and therefore brings attention to all the women around the world who may not have access to the hygiene products they need to be healthy and comfortable. As a woman living in America, I often think about how privileged I am in many ways, but I don’t think often enough about those women who don’t have these basic necessities. I hardly ever think about the fact that I am so privileged to be able to have my choice of what kind of hygiene product I will use, while some women do not have any options at all, let alone enough to get them through their cycle. Many girls in developing countries do not even have access to accurate information regarding feminine hygiene. There are brands out there who are on a mission of good, brands like Intimina who will educate people on women’s hygiene products and even donate proceeds and products to someone who needs it.
Jules FortmanPublished 5 years ago in Viva Sanfe Period Pain Relief Roll On
Menstruation is vital in women to denote their assessment of normal development. Women face their monthly menstrual cycle usually accompanied by period pain mainly in their lower abdomen, lower back and their legs. They get severe menstrual cramps especially on the first two days of their menstrual cycle.
A Few Little Ideas to Make Your Period Easier
I suffer from really bad cramps when I am on my period, so I have found so many little life hacks that might help you. Always, and I mean ALWAYS carry an emergency period kit. I have had so many embarrassing moments because I did not have a kit on me. I have had accidents at school and I have always been so scared to ask anyone for a pad or a tampon, so now I always have something with me. In your kit keep your preferred period items (pads, tampons or a cup) and painkillers.
All About Abortion
Abortion will always be a controversial topic. But what is abortion, really? There is a substantial amount of misinformation out there. It's easy to access the facts, but even easier to access false ones.
Katherine J. ZumpanoPublished 5 years ago in Viva- Top Story - May 2019
'Booksmart': Why Olivia Wilde's Directorial Debut Is Empowering for Female Sexuality
Booksmart follows Molly and Amy, two overachieving high-school seniors who are about to graduate. They realise on the night before their graduation that they have been focusing so hard on studying and getting good grades that they have missed out on all the fun of high school, so they decide to let loose and attend the craziest party of the year.
Dee SimonePublished 5 years ago in Viva Petite Curve Matters Pt. 1
I've always been short and have always been picked on for my height, standing at 5'1." People have thought it was okay to pet me, call me names, but I don't think that got under my skin as much as the inability to buy maxi dresses and pants without tripping over them, having to hem them, or not being able to grow in height.
Aurea GonzalezPublished 5 years ago in VivaIIT Delhi Startup Snafe False Approval Review Pening
Sanfe is a startup incubated at IIT Delhi which is one of the most pioneered institutes in India. Sanfe launched a Period Pain Relief Roll On on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8th March 2019, to provide menstrual comfort to women with an essential oil based roll on to reduce their period pain that disrupts their daily activities during those days of the month.