Tag: societal norms
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Understanding Internalized Misogyny: A Real and Present Issue
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent scroll through a Facebook group dedicated to parents raising boys, I stumbled upon a post that stirred my disbelief. A mother was venting her frustration about the Disney Channel’s focus on empowering girls, claiming that this skewed attention somehow neglected boys. Many other moms chimed in, echoing her sentiments,…
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Mom’s Incredible Transformation Photos Highlight That Happiness Isn’t About Size
Get Pregnant Fast Allison Parker is a beacon of body positivity, challenging societal norms and encouraging self-love in a world obsessed with body image. As a mother, author, and advocate, she is redefining how we perceive the word “fat,” transforming it from an insult into a symbol of acceptance. Earlier this summer, one of Parker’s…
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Women Have the Right to Choose Their Body Hair Style (or Lack Thereof)
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I was out for a group run with some close friends, and as always, we used that time to catch up on our lives, share parenting stories, and indulge in some light-hearted gossip. While we jogged along the familiar routes, we shared our frustrations about our husbands, the…
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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…