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Feminism demands a future free of fat shaming, body obsession and the male gaze.
Everything I Learned about My Body Comes from Books & Social Media. Top Story - May 2026.
It’s no secret that the American education is lacking in areas of health and sexual education. I’ve talked with other women around the country and their stories are similar to mine. Many women grew up with shame and confusion surrounding their reproductive health. Many others received false information rooted in patriarchal views. Such as pubic hair being unclean or periods being something to hide.
By Kera Hollow5 months ago in Viva
How to start doing pilates on a budget
One year ago, I joined the pilates course at my local gym. Before joining the class, I had tried doing pilates at home following the tutorials of the youtuber Blogilates. Although they were devastating to say the least, they made me feel strong and it was a great way to train my arm muscles without using weights. I had tried doing push-ups and other similar exercises, but they were always harsh on my chest muscles.
By Simona Rosso5 months ago in Viva
How to Tell If You're Actually Ready for Plastic Surgery; Beyond the Physical Preparation
Most people spend weeks researching procedures, comparing before-and-after photos, and budgeting for the cost. What gets far less attention is whether they're truly ready — not just physically, but in every other way that determines whether the experience goes smoothly and the results actually deliver what they were hoping for. If you're considering plastic surgery in Toronto, this is worth thinking through carefully before you book anything.
By The Everyday Edit5 months ago in Viva
The Five-Second Upgrade: Why a Simple Pair of Studs is the Ultimate Wardrobe Anchor
In the chaotic, fast-paced world of modern fashion, our wardrobes are constantly subjected to a barrage of shifting trends. One season we are told to embrace massive, statement-making chokers; the next, we are steered toward eclectic, bohemian beads. Yet, as we navigate through 2026, a collective exhaustion has set in. The modern British woman is quietly turning away from the noise of "disposable fashion" and looking back toward pieces that offer genuine utility, timeless elegance, and effortless sophistication. In this quest for a streamlined, high-quality capsule wardrobe, nothing stands more resilient than a classic pair of diamond stud earrings.
By Mohd Kaish5 months ago in Viva
A Hopeless Romantic's Guide to Decentering Men. ✨
De-centering men was my greatest act of self love. ~ unknown author. Women are taught, either inherently or intentionally, to center men from the day we are born. Even the birthing process itself can be considered male-centric, if you get the wrong doctor or practice. My mother tells the story of a traumatic birth when she had me: of a brusk, impatient male doctor, of requests falling on deaf ears, of an emotionally absent male partner.
By Alys Revna5 months ago in Viva
She Who is Relaxed, is Free.
“Growing up, I never knew a relaxed woman. Successful women? Yes. Productive women? Plenty. Anxious and afraid and apologetic women? Heaps of them. But relaxed women? At-ease women? Women who don't dissect their days into half hour slots of productivity? Women who prioritize rest, pleasure, and play? Women who aren't afraid to take up space in the world? Women who give themselves unconditional permission to relax? Without guilt? Without apology? Without feeling like they need to earn it? I'm not sure I've ever met a woman like that. But I would like to become one.”
By Alys Revna6 months ago in Viva
weird girl diaries
hey get off the internet, I need to use the phone. Sixteen-year-old me was a force to be reckoned with. A product of her time, she was an emo kid to her very core. Her black box dyed hair was styled in a deep side part and side bangs, with stripey lavender highlight, of course. She spent her time holed up in her lime green bedroom, picking out the perfect song for her Myspace page, taking selfies with duck lips and her fingers in a peace sign, and waiting for her friends to come online on AIM.
By Alys Revna6 months ago in Viva
Beached sperm whales have strange germs that scientists have never seen before.
Three previously unidentified stomach bacterial species that reside inside pygmy sperm whales have been discovered by scientists. The finding connects these mysterious creatures to a secret web of microorganisms that might be subtly influencing their health in ways that scientists are just now starting to understand.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Viva
