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Stories in Viva that you'll love, handpicked by our team.
'Booksmart': Why Olivia Wilde's Directorial Debut Is Empowering for Female Sexuality. Top Story - May 2019.
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.
By Dee Simone7 years ago in Viva
10 Reasons Why 2019 Is the Year of the Period (Yes, That One). Top Story - March 2019. Created with: INTIMINA.
Menstrual cycles have been considered taboo for far too long, period. Think about it, talking about menstrual health was a topic that was done in hushed voices, often with a tinge of disgust. Women, who were long considered the “fairer sex,” are often derided for having their monthly menstrual cycle by men. Periods were considered to be a sign that a woman was “not rational enough” to react to situations, and at times, were a supposed sign of uncleanliness.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Viva
To the Pretty Girls Who Wear Bow Ties. Top Story - March 2019.
Masculinity in women isn’t the same as masculinity in men. Because it’s not about the tux itself, it’s the strength behind she who’s wearing it. It’s the confidence she has about her place on the spectrum, and it’s her feet deep into the so-called purple part of it.
By Allie Pauld8 years ago in Viva
10 Lies I Was Told By Society—And What I Now Know to Be True. Top Story - March 2019. Created with: LELO.
I remember first hearing people at school use the term, “slut.” I didn’t fully understand why it was a slut, but it was made clear from the situation that it was not a word I wanted to be called. The girls who were saying it were all pointing in my direction, talking about me, and using that hushed tone people use when they want someone to know that they are being discussed in public.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Viva
Serenol™ Is Changing How We Think About PMS Symptoms—And You Have to Give It a Try. Top Story - February 2019. Created with: Serenol.
Once in a blue moon, humanity invents something that changes how we look at the world around us. Sometimes, the way tech changes our views on life are pretty stark—such as how humanity reacted to the invention of the telephone. Other times, the inventions are subtler.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Viva
The Future of Modeling: An Interview with Swiss Model Manuela Frey. Top Story - February 2019.
A true covergirl, Manuela Frey knows how to rock the runway. One of the busiest models in the fashion scene, she has achieved a ton already and the vivacious young Swiss model is happy to share her thoughts on the industry.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Viva
10 Foods That Make Your Period Worse. Top Story - January 2019. Created with: INTIMINA.
Your menstrual cycle will always come once a month, but no two periods are quite the same. Some are heavier than others. Others are a little more moody, while still more might have those diet-smashing cravings kick in at odd hours.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Viva
How Cutting My Hair Off Set Me Free. Top Story - December 2018.
"I'm just not attracted to girls with short hair." This is something that my (now ex) boyfriend said to me during an argument once. I'd just caught him cheating on me and that was his apparent excuse for doing so.
By Portgas D. Sara (they/them)8 years ago in Viva
10 Christmas Gifts That Support Planned Parenthood. Top Story - December 2018.
Support Planned Parenthood this holiday season by giving gifts that give back. These companies and designers now allow you to give high quality Christmas presents to the people in your life, while simultaneously supporting Planned Parenthood. Rather than donating to Planned Parenthood (or forgetting to do so) and buying random gifts, make use of Christmas gifts that support Planned Parenthood so that you not only amaze the recipient of your gift with an amazing quality present, you commit yourself to a good deed this holiday season.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Viva
