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Feminism demands a future free of fat shaming, body obsession and the male gaze.

Her Strength is Built in Baths.
“When surrounded by the cares of the world, she bathes; she washes the worries and works away.” —Natalie Stover The art of bathing has been around for a very long time. We could follow it back to nomadic tribes who would submerge themselves in natural hot springs to bring healing and peace to their bodies. Somehow, the springs beckoned them to soak in their natural elements, and even call truce in a survival of the fittest culture where only the strong survived. Sometimes, only these places offered peace, unity and healing amongst enemies and war. The art of bathing has always been a place where even the most barbaric can harness peace and let the worries of this world vanish for a moment, so I choose to glean from history and partake in this art as much as I can this year.
By Natalie Stover5 years ago in Viva
Struggles of a New Mom
In the Beginning At first pregnancy hit me like a ton of bricks. This new information caused feelings and emotions to crash over me like a tidal wave. All the sudden I was going to be a mom. I was nervous, scared, excited, happy and feeling guilty all at once.
By Shiny5 years ago in Viva
Exploring the Wreck
“I came here to explore the wreck. The words are purposes. The words are maps. I came to see the damage that was done and the treasures that prevail.“
By Delaney Jane5 years ago in Viva
I Am Fat
But more than that, I want to stop hating my body. Fat is an ugly word, isn’t it? Let’s not use that word. But I’m stuck right? I’m talking about a very sensitive issue and I’m doing it in a public forum and all I have is words at my disposal. I want to tell you that society hurts me when they consider me fat. That it hurts that family members and friends have called me that to my face and I’m sure behind my back.
By Nina Kaur5 years ago in Viva
Beauty Unleashed!
Body shaming hurts ten times worse when it's YOU who is doing the shaming! I'm being transparent and sharing a personal journey of mine while bringing new meaning to the phrase "love the skin you're in!" I took the picture you see last month and it was an unexpected moment of breakthrough for me! See, I typically would only take pics from the chest up or just a simple selfie. I had not felt confident about taking full body pictures of myself since high school, which was many years ago. I was out with friends wearing the dress you see in the picture. It was new and I felt like showing it off a little so I decided to wear it not knowing that day would be a life changing moment to remember! Everything was fine until one of my friends asked me to take a picture in my new dress. I immediately shook my head and told him I didn't want any full body pics and he didn't understand why I was feeling the way I did. He and the rest of my friends kept telling me how beautiful I looked in my dress and how I should really have a picture taken.
By Aundrya Richardson5 years ago in Viva
How common is arousal non-concordance
Arousal non-concordance / wetness There are a variety of factors that can cause wetness. Genital lubrication happens to be a natural process of the physiological functioning of females. Experts reveal that genital lubrication is necessary to protect from pain or tearing. Moreover, lubrication is a way by which vulvas self-clean themselves, maintain moisture, and stay free from infections.
By Harbor Compounding pharmacy5 years ago in Viva
Post Partum Depression, my experience.
Its not a real thing they say. PPD is just something that you are putting in your head. "you're just crazy", they said. I had my first born when I was 25. She was born in 2019, so she just turned two. Being pregnant with her was amazing, It was everything I thought the experience would be. From having back pain, to sciatic pain, to not being able to walk a block with out gasping for air. It sounds horrible, but that's what pregnancy is and feels like. At least for me it did the first time around. Towards the end of my pregnancy something went down hill. I was having contractions, got to the hospital and after being in Labor for over 32 hours she was finally born. My first born. Prior to her I had a miscarriage when I was only 18. Things happen for a reason and back then I was definitely not ready to have a child just how I was not ready to have this child. Or so I thought I was ready.
By Crystal5 years ago in Viva
Middle School Mystery
Oh, the sweet and miserable days of middle school; not a little kid anymore and just barley entering the teenage years. It is an awkward stage of life to be in for most; your body beings to make changes toward adulthood that cause embarrassment and plenty of fuel for others to poke fun at.
By Viltinga Rasytoja5 years ago in Viva
Pregnant women have to pay attention to these conditions as early as possible
Pregnancy of a woman is a great project in human life. As a mother-to-be, she has undergone psychological and physical tests. It is a common experience for pregnant women to have symptoms of discomfort. What discomforts will pregnant mothers have? How to alleviate it?
By Maria J. Kane5 years ago in Viva
Effect of Normal and C-section Delivery On Women
The safety of the mother and therefore the baby is that the priority throughout birthing. Though giving birth is sometimes most popular (two out of 3 births a vaginal), if a giving birth is unduly risky for a medical reason, the health care supplier might discuss a cesarean with oldsters.
By SNMCDeoria5 years ago in Viva
Bosom Friends
In February 2020, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was detected early, and the tumor appeared small, but I had to choose between a lumpectomy plus radiation, or mastectomy with reconstruction. The hardest part about this decision was the fact that I had finally become comfortable in my own skin. In my mind, it is truly just a body, but it is the body I’ve spent my entire life coming to terms with! However, If I opted for a double mastectomy plus reconstruction, I could choose a breast size that worked with standard clothing sizes!
By Jane Baldwin5 years ago in Viva
Best Probiotics Supplement for Women in India
Probiotics supplement Everyone nowadays is singing the songs of praises for probiotics, every other person advises you to take it, and all for the right reasons. But before you start taking probiotics, have a look at what they are and how they are beneficial for women.
By SanjayJain5 years ago in Viva