Tag: female empowerment
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Running a Marathon While Bleeding Freely: A Misguided Statement in Female Empowerment
Get Pregnant Fast As a dedicated runner, I often find inspiration in the stories of women, both young and old, who bravely take on their first major race. These narratives typically revolve around themes such as weight loss, conquering illness, or running in honor of a loved one battling disease. However, one particular story stands…
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Fifty Shades of Seriously? A Reflection on Modern Mom Culture
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, a friend casually asked me, “Have you heard of Fifty Shades of Grey?” My immediate response was no, but I quickly realized that I was out of the loop. “You have to read it!” she insisted, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Despite her enthusiasm, I hesitated. Memories of…
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Mom Outraged by School’s Victim-Blaming Assembly
Get Pregnant Fast In a concerning incident that has left many parents scratching their heads, Maplewood High in Australia recently hosted an assembly aimed at addressing the issue of online exploitation among its female students. Instead of addressing the root causes, the school’s approach has been criticized as a classic case of victim-blaming. The assembly,…
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7 Cyndi Lauper Videos That Make Us Proud to Be Girls
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to celebrating girl power, few artists embody the spirit quite like Cyndi Lauper. With her vibrant personality and groundbreaking music, she has inspired generations. Here are seven iconic videos that remind us why we should embrace our femininity and individuality. “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” This classic anthem…
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15 Empowering Books to Unleash Your Inner Female Badass
Get Pregnant Fast Books, remember those? While many of us have been swept away by the endless scroll of social media (with the average American spending nearly 50 minutes daily on platforms like Facebook), it’s time to reconnect with the written word. If you’re ready to embrace your fierce side, here are 15 books that…
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Why It’s Crucial to Preserve Judy Blume’s Influence
Get Pregnant Fast After nearly fifty years of enchanting readers, Judy Blume continues to make waves with her new releases. Yet, her influence seems to be fading—at least in the eyes of my own daughter. A spirited ten-year-old, she immerses herself in books daily, ranging from classics like Tuck Everlasting to the humorous escapades of…
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It’s About Time Women’s Swimsuits Undergo a Redesign
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Designers of Women’s Swimwear, Let’s talk candidly about the swimsuits you create. As a woman who dons these garments, it often feels like there’s a significant oversight in your designs regarding an essential female feature—my vagina. By “vagina,” I’m primarily referencing what adorns that area: pubic hair, the unsung hero of…
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Dear Moms of Tween Girls: Let’s Empower Our Daughters to Stand Strong Together
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, fellow moms of fifth graders, I’ve been wanting to connect with you on a topic that’s been weighing on my mind. We often discuss things like screen time, navigating conversations about sex, academic expectations, and how to shield our daughters from the pressures of junior high life, but today I want…
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Empowering Our Daughters: A Personal Reflection on Strength and Princesses
Get Pregnant Fast My daughters couldn’t be more different from one another. My six-year-old, a delicate little thing, possesses a surprising inner strength. She’s a slender sprite, complete with frizzy hair, knobby knees, and impossibly skinny arms and legs. Despite her fragile appearance, she radiates an undeniable energy that seems to lift her above the…
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Guidance for the Daughter I May Never Meet
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Darling, I’ve decided it’s time to share some wisdom with you. Even though you’re not here yet—and let’s be honest, I’m getting on in years—I think about you often. I hope this collection of thoughts will offer you a guiding light as you journey through life, whenever that may be. Read…