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The Sexuality of Shame as My Mother Taught Me
It feels shitty to think about even, much less write down and share with the whole Internet community. But alas here it is, my recognition of how my dear old mom managed to fuck me up more than society would have ever managed to.
Little WandererPublished 6 years ago in VivaThe Truth About Late-Term Abortions
I decided to write about abortion, not because I have any information that’s not already out there, or because I have a particularly unique angle on it. But there is a problem with how politicians and the media characterise late-term abortions and use it to demonise women and doctors, when it hardly makes a difference to the overall numbers, and is the worst possible demographic to go after. The facts are out there, but we so rarely hear about them – almost certainly because we prefer emotion over evidence – and the facts tell a heartbreaking truth in this case.
Katy PreenPublished 6 years ago in VivaDoes My Daughter Have PMDD?
I receive a lot of questions from people about PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and what they can or should be doing about it. I recently got a message from a very concerned mother. I realized that this is one question that needed to be addressed publicly, so here goes.
Cheeky MinxPublished 6 years ago in Viva10 Things Every Girl in Her Early 20s Should Do This Year
Here it is. 2018. And how are we welcoming it in? With the worst hangover we have ever had in our lives. I don’t even need to say tequila out loud—the thought of it is enough to trigger those waves of nausea.
ConfessionsPublished 6 years ago in VivaSexism: As It Shapes Girls' Lives
Sexism, as defined by Google, is the following: prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex. Sexism is something we see all around us, day by day. As we grow up, we are subconsciously and consciously raised into a mindset that sexism is the norm.
Published 6 years ago in VivaThe Meaning of Being a Girl
Being a girl can mean many things to different people. What I am writing about is how I feel about the way society sees us, and how they should really see us. Some people may not agree with me, but that's okay. As you read this I hope it opens your eyes to how things are going in our world today.
Aaliyah SharverPublished 6 years ago in VivaBirth Control: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Everyone has heard the stories with an IUD scare, from becoming pregnant and the infant is born holding the IUD in its hand, to having the device attached to the Fallopian walls.
boricuanextdoor ^Published 6 years ago in VivaBeing Silenced
It was my nineteenth birthday party, I was in college, and having the time of my life. I had a ton of friends there. We were dancing, singing, and drinking the night away. He was also there, the guy I’ve been talking to for about a week. I saw him staring at me the whole time. He had told me before that wasn’t really a dancer so I didn’t mind the staring. I mean, maybe I was trying to give him a show anyways. Dule* was tall, dark, and nothing I’ve ever had before. He was older, smarter, and I loved learning things from him; sometimes he even learned things from me. It was only a week of talking but it was long enough for us to get to know each other and have a bond. As much as we bonded, that didn't stop him that night. Neither did me being so drunk that I barely remember what happened that night.
Grace XtraPublished 6 years ago in Viva8 Wedding Trends for 2018
Now that the winter months are coming to an end and the holidays are mostly over, many brides-to-be are looking forward to turning the page to begin the next chapter in their lives — getting married. But with every decision from colour schemes to your venue having a million options, how do you choose?
Georgia de la BertauchePublished 6 years ago in VivaMy Infertility
We thought we had done everything right. We bought the big house, we exchanged our promises of forever and then... nothing. That baby we had been waiting for never came.
ConfessionsPublished 6 years ago in VivaThings I Learned About Being a Woman in 2017
There are a lot of things that I have learned about being a woman in just the 365 days of 2017. Whether it be because of politics, heartbreak, society, or just my own personal experiences, I like to believe that I learn something about myself every day.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in VivaStealthing
It’s the end of the night and you’re date is going well. You head back to your place to see what might happen. After some drinks the evening heads to the bedroom. You agree to have sex with a condom as you don’t want to catch anything or become pregnant. Unknowingly to you, at sometime during sex the condom had been removed.
Liana HewittPublished 6 years ago in Viva