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Bitches Ain't Shit: Accepting Different Types of Feminism

The truth is that it’s really not the word that matters anyway, it’s the idea and the ambition behind the word that’s important.

'No makeup' makeup: How to successfully hide any and all effort

I'm supposed to try really hard to look like I'm not even trying? Breaking down the unspoken rules of fresh-faced effortless makeup trends.

Telling Your Boyfriend You Used to Have a Girlfriend

The sexual spectrum is real and we're all on it. Let's start fostering female sexual fluidity and all the empowerment that comes with it.

the problem with girls like me sleeping with boys like you

I’m not “like other girls,” but you’ll treat me just the same. The problem with girls like me isn't actually about me at all. It's about guys like you.

The patriarchal obsession with virginity messed up our definition of sex

News flash: Sexual worth and value isn't determined by the number of people a woman has slept with.

I Think I Was Raped...Again. Unpacking Sexual Trauma

I must laugh too much. Show too much skin. Dance too hard. Be too friendly. Drink in excess.

Why do Women Fake Orgasms? Stroking Egos and Claiming Pleasure

When we spare a partner's feelings, we are consequently sacrificing our own. And that's fucked up.

7 Things Sex Positivity Is Not (Common Misconceptions)

People see sex positivity as so many different things...and that’s cool. Here are some things that sex positivity is definitely not.

Dog walking and catcalling: Being a human woman in 2018

There’s a sexual undercurrent in catcalling that makes the hairs on your arms stand taller than you suddenly feel you do.

Bad Sex is a Social Justice Issue: Men Who Don't Care if you Cum

Women need to stop faking orgasms. We're not doing anyone a favour. There's nothing more empowering than claiming your pleasure.

The Top 6 Feminist Podcasts All Women Need to Listen To

These feminist podcasts will inspire and ignite your inner #NastyWoman. Some of these are hilarious, some serious- all insightful.

A Dangerous Rise in Labiaplasties: How to Love your God-Given Labia

As with any cosmetic procedure, there are health risks when going under the knife. How to love your vulva in all its perfectly unique glory.

Erotic Plasticity: How Pre-Sex Context Affects your Ladyboner

Women's sex drives are different than men's. We work a little differently and that's okay. Just don't forget about the ‘pre-sex context’.

Breast Cancer: My Love/Hate Relationship With My Boobs

You can have killer boobs or boobs that kill and sometimes you can even have both. It's kind of all up to the luck of the draw.

A Cautionary Tale on Emotional Abuse: Major Signs to Look Out For

Being trapped in an abusive relationship doesn’t only happen to damaged, weak or vulnerable people.

Non-Monogamy: Navigating a Less Traditional Way of Dating

Monogamy isn't for everyone- and love isn’t a finite resource. We can love our pets, spouses and parents all in vastly different ways.

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