Ten Ways to Properly Care for Your Vulva

7) Take it with you to vote. Continue reading →

[FILM] Miss Representation: How Women Are Constructed And Deconstructed By The Media

The 2011 documentary directed and co-written by Jennifer Siebel Newson reveals the alarming landscape of American media in which women are consistently dehumanized and rendered objects prized for their physicality and little more. In a reactionary time with women’s rights constantly under attack and underrepresentation in government positions, this film provides shocking statistics and evidence … Continue reading →

Shedding Ignorance, Enhancing Worldviews

Shedding antiquated social views and learning to embrace a liberal identity Continue reading →

Like Grey Gardens But Not: Mothers And Daughters

Like Grey Gardens but Not: Mothers and Daughters I have been thinking a lot about mothers and daughters lately. I blame it on four things: 1. I keep seeing the commercial for Flowers in the Attic coming on Lifetime. (One of my favorite books as a teenager, and man, what a mean mother) 2. I’m … Continue reading →

“Thought Is More Important Than Art” – Looking Back On Amiri Baraka

“Thought is more important than art. To revere art and have no understanding of the process that forces it into existence, is finally not even to understand what art is.” Continue reading →

Becoming A Caretaker: An Imperfect (But Not Entirely Terrible) Guide

Becoming a caretaker may not even involve your parents, you could find yourself caring for a friend, grandparent, or neighbor. You may be put into the role when you’re older, or you may find yourself in a situation similar to mine- unexpected and unprepared and relatively young. There are some valuable lessons to be learned through the experience, and a few key points to keep in mind. Continue reading →

Am I A Real Writer Now?

Although I went to school for writing, ran a literary magazine at my college, and graduated with a BFA and a collection of short stories under my belt, I have always been hesitant to call myself a “writer.” If I ever did mention that I write, it was along with many qualifications… “I’m an executive … Continue reading →

Get Heated: Sex, Fantasy & Horror Reads

Now that the festivities have come to end and the year has just begun it’s time to get our reading caps on. Winter is a good time to build upon our literary arsenal. With the right books we can provide our own warmth and generate heat to move us forward, take us into new realms, … Continue reading →

Sex, Drugs, Parents & Teens: What Isn’t Being Said OR Done (Ways You Can Actually Help Your Teen)

By Anonymous ***The author of this post has asked to remain anonymous. While typically we publish anonymous posts in our Confessionals section, we respected the author’s wishes.*** When I was a kid, my mom, who was also my Girl Scout Troop leader, made sure I and my fellow scouts knew something about our developing bodies. … Continue reading →

‘Twerk, Miley, Miley, Twerk’: How Miley Cyrus Criticism Reveals Our Fear Of The Power Of Women’s Bodies

The real cultural issue here is that we fear the power of the female form so much that we think it blinds us from everything else a woman can embody. Continue reading →

Learning To Stand Up For Myself

Throughout my life I have been a somewhat passive person. I’m not usually the alpha or the leader in a group – often I take the role of second or third in command. I want to make people happy. I try to please people, and sometimes the end result is not pleasing anyone and then feeling terribly guilty. Continue reading →

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Indie Radio DJ & Music Collector Danii Ruthless

Hot to the radio DJ scene, Danii Ruthless came prepared. Her extensive music collection and mega crush on indie lo-fi is just the tip of the iceberg. Danii doesn’t play around when it comes to vinyl or music preservation. Ever the sentimentalist, she shared with us some insight to the radio world. Plus, we took a glimpse at her musical taste buds through a scope of Top Fives (much love to Nick Hornby, you betcha). Continue reading →

[INTERVIEW] Stormy Leather: The Naked Girl of Burlesque

I’m a girl. I’m a woman. I’m proud of that, regardless of how difficult our society makes it. I like gender bending because I have a masculine side that I like to get out and express. I don’t want to be a man but I enjoy acting like one sometimes. Continue reading →

[LOVE] Okcupid: A Double-Edged Sword of Empowerment & Sexual Perversity

“Maybe you should try online dating.” Ten years ago, that was something you never wanted to hear. Now, it’s no big deal. These days, most people have tried online dating at least once. It’s simply another way people socialize; the internet has forever changed the way we interact. The world is no longer the one our … Continue reading →

[TECH] Dork Out Time: Guide To Basic Web Stuff

Take the internet back from cat videos! Continue reading →