Tag: societal norms
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Why Fat Individuals Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation for Their Existence
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, the concept of “health” is heavily scrutinized. With trending diets, exercise plans, and the obsession with eating “clean,” we often label certain lifestyles as “healthy” and others as undesirable. This moralizing of food and lifestyle choices can lead to a troubling culture of shaming those who don’t conform to…
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Attention: It’s Time to Stop Telling Teen Girls (or Anyone) to Wear a Bra
Get Pregnant Fast In 2018, a shocking incident occurred when a 17-year-old named Emma Johnson was pulled from class for not wearing a bra. The school claimed her attire was “distracting,” particularly to her male peers. To remedy this, Emma was instructed to don an additional shirt and was even sent to the nurse’s office,…
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Moms Share Unacceptable Comments They’ve Received While Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where public breastfeeding should be embraced, it’s disheartening to learn that many mothers still face rude remarks from strangers. The reality is simple: if you are uncomfortable witnessing a woman breastfeed, just look away. This ongoing issue has become a tired tale, yet many continue to feel ashamed for…
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Why We Need to Chill Out About Our Sexual History
Get Pregnant Fast “I wasn’t completely honest during my gynecologist visit,” confesses a commenter on a parenting forum. “I claimed I had only been with my husband.” This admission highlights a prevalent issue: many women grapple with shame surrounding the number of sexual partners they’ve had. This feeling of shame often intensifies with the increasing…
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Dad Challenges Grocery Store Over Sexist Sign and Receives Positive Response
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast In a world where parenting responsibilities are shared, a recent incident has sparked a conversation about inclusivity in public spaces. A father’s tweet regarding a grocery store’s outdated parking sign has brought attention to the need for more inclusive language in our everyday lives. On a regular trip to his local…
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Menstruation Is a Natural Process—It’s Time to Normalize It
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest was about five years old, we found ourselves discussing human reproduction. I can’t quite recall what sparked the conversation—perhaps a family member was expecting or he saw something unexpected on a nature documentary. Regardless, I dove right into the topic. At home, we’re all about biology, so things took…
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Why I Chose to Share My Pregnancy News Early: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of pregnancy, there are countless unwritten rules and social expectations that often go unquestioned, especially by first-time mothers. It’s as if there’s a well-trodden path laid out by those who came before us, and we’re expected to follow it without hesitation. Through my own pregnancy experiences, I’ve learned that…
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Matt Damon’s Misguided Remarks: A Closer Look at His ‘Not All Men’ Defense
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent promotion for his film ‘Downsizing’, actor Matt Damon found himself at the center of controversy during an interview with journalist Nick Thompson. When the topic of sexual misconduct allegations in Hollywood arose, Damon embarked on a lengthy discourse that many found troubling. His comments seemed to prioritize his perspective…
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Attention, Men: It’s Time to Stop Labeling Women as ‘Crazy’
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment. I’ve had my fair share of being labeled a “crazy lady” more times than I can count. Unfortunately, many women have faced this same stigma. I might own being a bit feisty at times, but I refuse to accept being called crazy for simply expressing my…
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I’m Not Married to the Father of My Children, and the Opinions Keep Coming
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most frequently asked questions I receive about my relationship, aside from our origin story (spoiler: we didn’t meet online despite our fifteen-year age gap), is, “Are you planning to get married?” This is a completely valid inquiry. My partner, Jake, and I have been together for nearly eight years,…