Clik here to view.
Why teenage breast implants are a bad idea
Can’t think of what to get your teen this holiday season? Some are forgetting traditional gifts for daughter such as jewelry and new clothes, and jumping on the breast implant bandwagon. Under the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why is this feminist angry?
(Originally published on The Good Men Project) On my day off from work the other week, I engaged in my first Twitter debate. I was perusing the Timeline when I came across a Tweet from Amanda Marcotte,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Will America get over its nudity hang-up?
As recently as January, the U.S. Supreme Court was debating whether TV networks should be fined for showing a bare body part–in this case, a woman’s butt—on an episode of ABC’s “NYPD Blue.” A lawyer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mind the (Thigh) Gap
I’ve been aware of the thigh gap obsession for a while now. Before I began to see headlines about it…it was just something I became aware of as a young girl who wasn’t comfortable in her own skin. A...
View ArticleClik here to view.
4 coming-of-age classics that celebrate rape culture
With the reality of rape culture up for public scrutiny after atrocities like the Steubenville rape case, we are finally starting to take a closer look at how consent and sexuality are handled in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FYI, Teenage Boys
This is in response to a letter posted to teenage girls, at which I took umbrage. Dear boys, I have some information that might interest you. Last night, as we sometimes do, our family sat around the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Abstaining from Abstinence: A positive trend in education
This month has seen big wins for the youth of America. Tulsa, Oklahoma has announced their school district will no longer be relying on abstinence-only sex education to scare teens into staying...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Belli Acne Cleansing Facial Wash review
Nearly everything about the female body changes when you’re pregnant. Your hair can get thicker, your nails can grow faster, and your skin can change. Luckily for me, my skin problems remain the same...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pop goes the bubble: Don’t be afraid to have uncomfortable conversations with...
Unless you’ve been living off the grid for the past few months, you’ve heard about the horrible person who left a hate filled note on their neighbor’s door wishing death upon her autistic child. You...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brains in toyland: Toys 'R Us and gender-specific marketing
A recent article in the Watertown Patch site stated the following: “Parents who want their daughter to be the next Marissa Mayer are demanding products that reinforce girls’ brains and ambition.” What...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reacting to “The Fat Yoga Teacher”
Yoga is the best and the worst thing to happen to my generation of image obsessed girls and women. There are many who, like me, find yoga to be an escape. Though I don’t practice as much yoga as I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
"I'm a guy! I can't help it!"— Why Men Should Be Offended by Gender...
“I’m just a guy. I can’t help it!” “Women need to realize that men are sexual creatures. We need sex more than they do.” “I lost my virginity to my babysitter when I was 11 and she was 19. It was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
October is Let’s Talk Month
October is Let’s Talk Month, so, let’s talk about sex (among other things). I thought I was ahead of the curve. I really did. I’ve talked to my kids about their bodies, about dating, about making out,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Catcalls vs Compliments: Some Guidelines
Street harassment is very much in my news feeds these days. It’s something many of us are paying more attention to. I see a lot of women talking about it – and a lot of men responding somewhat...
View ArticleWhy I hate “The Big Bang Theory”
At first, the Big Bang Theory as an entire concept seems like a great idea. It’s a TV sitcom that takes a handful of male nerds and has them live in an apartment complex across from a beautiful blonde...
View ArticleSex, Sleeping Beauty & Seven Year Olds
My 7-year-old daughter asked me a question yesterday that sparked a conversation about sex, pleasure, consent, rape, marriage, sexual fantasies, communication and respect. I want to share it with you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Fitness mom” Maria Kang defends herself after the Internet attacks
Maria Kang defends herself from critics In this Internet-centric world, it is easy for anyone to input their opinion on practically anything. For one Sacramento mother of three, this phenomenon turned...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Year’s Cleanse
No green juices involved, unless you so choose to sip some delish juiced veggies while reading this post. New Year, New You. Time to take a break from the parties, the cocktails and all the other...
View ArticleLimiting TV Use for Young Children
Excessive TV viewing can have harmful effects for both children and adults. Watching hours of TV can create physical problems for viewers. Violent images can affect adults- but are particularly harmful...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bergdorf’s meets lycra in the ‘burbs
Bergdorf’s in the burbs? Dare to dream! First thought that popped into my head when I experienced LEGIT activewear, an online and retail boutique in Wellesley, MA, a suburb just west of Boston....
View Article
