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Relationships
fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Ask Allison: I'm recently married and I'm an average weight - but I keep getting asked publicly about my size and if I'm pregnant. Help!

Unsolicited comments about weight and pregnancy are inappropriate regardless of someone's body size, and people have the right to establish boundaries against such intrusive remarks.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Motherhood unfiltered: 'There was fear the entire time. It's probably the reason I don't think I'll have another child'

Mother's Day presents emotional complexity for many women, particularly those experiencing infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or unfulfilled motherhood desires.
Books
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

I attended a weekend reading retreat in my 60s. Surrounded by women of all ages, I learned more than I'd ever imagined.

A weekend reading retreat in the Catskill Mountains brought together eight women of different ages who bonded through book discussions, meditation, hiking, and meaningful conversations about life and intentional living.
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Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

How travelling with my mum and sister showed me that girls' trips are cross-generational: "Our relationships flex and shift and change"

Family holidays with aging parents become increasingly precious as life circumstances change, making shared travel experiences valuable while they remain feasible.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

26 Social Burdens Women Shoulder That Are Completely Exhausting

Putting on makeup. Like, we're supposed to disguise ourselves; otherwise, people think we didn't take this outing seriously, didn't care enough, or didn't act professionally. In some ways, beauty standards are social obligations. Keeping up with nails, clothes, hair, etc., that's almost an expectation in some relationships.
Women
Film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

FilmWatch Weekly: German stunner 'Sound of Falling,' Japanese anime 'Scarlet,' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

Four generations of girls in one farmhouse reveal recurring female suffering, mortality, and moments of beauty across a century of German history.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
4 months ago

The Story Behind Helen Marten's Epic Art Basel Miu Miu Show

30 Blizzards transforms Palais d'Iéna into a multidisciplinary, ensemble-driven installation blending performance, sound, sculpture, and moving image to explore memory, identity, and women's experiences.
Women
fromIndependent
7 months ago

As a neurodivergent mum, I gave everything to my children and had very little left for myself

Achieving societal milestones in life doesn't guarantee fulfillment or happiness.
fromScary Mommy
7 months ago

I Didn't Speak Up In My First Marriage, But Now I Know Better

I didn't speak up in my first marriage because I didn't think I was supposed to. I think a lot of women, especially those raised to be the good girl, have lived this same script. My upbringing ingrained in me the need to 'follow the rules' and 'don't rock the boat,' leading to a silence that felt expected rather than rebelled against.
Women
Women
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

21 Things Women Tolerated In Silence Until They Realized Other Women Go Through Them Too

Women share common fears and feelings, fostering connection through openness and shared experiences.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

Comparing Her Career Achievement To Him Winning In A Video Game, And 19 Other "Last Straw" Things That Made Women End Their Long-Term Relationships For Good

Realizing a relationship is not working can lead to decisive breakups based on significant, life-altering moments.
fromThe New Yorker
9 months ago

"Inquest"

In the midst of her chaotic life, there were moments filled with beauty and simplicity, like the luscious yellow irises blooming in spring, signifying hope.
Everyday cooking
Film
fromIndieWire
9 months ago

Kristen Stewart's First Feature 'The Chronology of Water' Felt So Good, She Says, She'll Direct Again

Kristen Stewart's film aims to explore universal female experiences of trauma, resonating beyond its specific source material.
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