Tag: societal norms
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Embracing Age: Why Looking 40 Is Beautiful
Get Pregnant Fast When you hit a certain age, the barrage of marketing messages urging you to look younger becomes relentless. “Erase those wrinkles! Lift that sagging skin!” The pressure is exhausting, as countless companies attempt to convince women that their natural aging process is something to be fixed. Take, for instance, the experience of…
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Ryan Reynolds Reveals the Sexiness of Fatherhood… for Men Only
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent announcement, People magazine crowned our favorite charming actor, Jake Hawthorne, as their “Sexiest Dad Alive.” There’s no denying that Hawthorne has an undeniable appeal that seems to intensify post-parenthood, as the media has decided that becoming a father somehow elevates a man’s attractiveness. It’s a curious phenomenon, and one…
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What You Might Not Realize When You Critique This Image of My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast By: Taylor Brooks This is my daughter, and yes, those are her nipples. Take a moment to digest that. Yes, you heard me right. My daughter. Her nipples. I’ll pause here while you gather your thoughts, whether it’s to fume, gawk, or express some other inappropriate reaction. Finished? Good. Let’s get to…
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It’s Alarming When Parents Call Their Babies ‘Flirts’
Get Pregnant Fast I was at the park with my young son when he leaned over to say hello to a 1-year-old girl in a stroller. As the baby reached out to take his hand, her mother chimed in with a laugh, “Oh, she’s such a flirt!” If you’re reading this, you might be thinking…
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This YouTuber Thinks Fat Shaming is ‘Helping’ People
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where kindness should reign, it’s hard to fathom how anyone could believe that cruel and demeaning language serves a purpose. Yet, meet Jenna Sparks, a self-proclaimed comedian who released a video titled “Dear Overweight Individuals” on her YouTube channel. In it, she boldly asserts that her harsh words towards…
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Can Motherhood and Sexuality Coexist?
Get Pregnant Fast When celebrity figures like Jenna Fox share their bold, sensual images, it’s often met with a tidal wave of criticism, particularly centered around their roles as mothers. Social media is rife with comments echoing sentiments like, “But you’re a mom now!” This sentiment was palpable when Jenna posted a revealing photo earlier…
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I’m 43, And No, I Still Don’t Want Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I remember feeling a bit taken aback. Worry? Why would I need to worry? Was there an implication that something was wrong with me? The thought of wanting children has never crossed my mind. Should I be concerned about not wanting kids? The idea of finding “the right man” might be the…
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Men Struggle to Understand Mansplaining While Continuing to Do It
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the phenomenon of mansplaining, it’s often said that the best way to highlight the issue is to simply discuss it. Yet, when a recent video was released focusing on the prevalence of mansplaining, it seemed to draw out an abundance of men who felt compelled to explain why…
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The Double Standard in Parenting: A Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent Facebook post, blogger Jenna Moore laid bare a frustrating truth that resonates with many parents: the glaring double standard in how society views the roles of mothers and fathers. It’s no secret that mothers often face harsh scrutiny while fathers receive praise for simply showing up. Jenna’s experience is…