Tag: femininity
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The Unique Connection Between Mothers and Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jenna Thompson Updated: November 12, 2023 Originally Published: October 21, 2016 Related Topics: daughtersemotional connectionfamilyfemininitymotherhoodparentingrelationships
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Women Are Beautiful Individuals, Not Objects
Get Pregnant Fast It’s undeniably flattering to receive attention from men and even from other women. To some degree, all women desire to feel wanted. We want to be acknowledged. We long to be seen. We want to feel beautiful. So, when a man recognizes our beauty, it can feel nice. Sometimes. Throughout my life,…
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How My 3-Year-Old Daughter Inspired Me to Stop Worrying and Embrace the Joy of Pretty
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter Mia turned two and a half, she started frequently declaring, often at the top of her lungs, “I need to look pretty!” This became her go-to excuse for choosing a pink dress over pants. My initial reaction was to push back, reminding her that a dress might hinder her…
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If You Call My Hair a ‘Mom’ Cut, We Might Have a Problem
Get Pregnant Fast Just because you’re a mom doesn’t mean you have to settle for a “mom” haircut. It’s an outdated stereotype that suggests once women have children, their sense of style takes a backseat. Sure, many moms adjust their priorities—often valuing an extra few minutes of sleep over styling their hair—but that doesn’t mean…
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I Miss the Catcalls
Get Pregnant Fast I can sense the heated responses from the passionate feminists reading this (and, yes, I consider myself one of them). I can almost hear the frustrated groans and comments about how I must be affected by this misogynistic society. Let me clarify: I’m not condoning catcalling in any way. I’m simply saying…
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I Don’t Dress “Girly,” But That Doesn’t Define My Femininity
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can remember, I’ve been labeled a “tomboy.” With a vagina and a wardrobe dominated by blue jeans, I get it. I’m not your typical “girly” girl. Dresses are often seen as the epitome of femininity, while dress pants are brushed aside. Pencil skirts are deemed suitable for…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to My Pre-Baby Breasts
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Pre-Baby Breasts, As I reflect on the changes my body has undergone since becoming a parent, it’s you I find myself missing the most. Sure, I long for the days of carefree laughter without wondering if I might have a little accident. And yes, I miss my beloved shoes that I…