I got caught up in the tailwind of a discussion the other day…
on whether feminism had ruined dating.
The thrust of the argument was this: [Read more…] about Do Feminists Deserve Love, Too?
Do You Get Caught in the Explanation Trap?
If only you could figure him out.
If you knew what was going through his head.
What it meant when he said X. What it meant when he did Y.
Then you’d never have to feel stressed about your relationship again. [Read more…] about Do You Get Caught in the Explanation Trap?
The Dirty Truth about Meat Substitutes
I used to think I was cooking healthy meals for my family.
As a vegetarian in a family of omnivores, I wanted to make everyone’s meaty favorites—just without the meat.
I thought I’d struck gold when I discovered Quorn. [Read more…] about The Dirty Truth about Meat Substitutes
Seeing the Sexy in Disability
I had a friend in college who got so mad…
No one ever saw her as sexy.
They saw her, all right. But they wanted to help her. They wanted to know if she needed anything.
Instead of getting sex, she got sympathy. [Read more…] about Seeing the Sexy in Disability
What Women Really Fantasize About
When Darcelle’s husband asked her if she had any fantasies she hadn’t shared with him, she was thrilled.
Their sex life was okay, but it felt more like something to check off the to-do list than something genuinely enjoyable. [Read more…] about What Women Really Fantasize About
How Eating Fat Keeps Me Slim
I can still remember when fat-free half-and-half came out.
It was like a miracle had appeared in the dairy case. We gazed at the tall, slim container, disbelieving the promise. Could it be true? Could we actually drink cream in our coffee again? [Read more…] about How Eating Fat Keeps Me Slim
Why I Wear Compression Socks (And You Should, Too)
You know those socks little old ladies wear?
The ones that reach right up to their knee?
They’re supposed to help with varicose veins and circulation. You know, old lady things.
Which makes me ashamed to admit… [Read more…] about Why I Wear Compression Socks (And You Should, Too)
How to Get What You Want in Life
I grew up in a family that believed it was morally unethical to not get what you wanted.
It just wasn’t right.
People like us (rule followers, hard workers, due-paying citizens) deserve a better deal. Good people get good stuff. It’s only fair. [Read more…] about How to Get What You Want in Life
3 Skills You Must Have to Love Someone from a Different Country or Culture
Would you fall in love with someone who couldn’t speak English?
Would you fall in love with someone who asked you to move to another country with them?
Would you fall in love with someone with a different skin color? [Read more…] about 3 Skills You Must Have to Love Someone from a Different Country or Culture
Single Cat Ladies are Getting Love at Last
I had a “friend” who swore that getting a cat was the kiss of death for single women.
Once you got a cat, it was all over. Men “knew” about you.
What did they know? [Read more…] about Single Cat Ladies are Getting Love at Last
Why You’re Getting a Big Fat F in Health
Healthy people are weird.
Not to mention easy to make fun of.
Would GOOP guru Gwyneth Paltrow be the subject of so much ridicule if she didn’t pontificate on healthy living? [Read more…] about Why You’re Getting a Big Fat F in Health
The 5 Masks We Women Wear
Do you ever feel pressure to be a woman?
Of course not. You ARE a woman.
Assuming you’re cisgender, you’ve probably never felt you had to prove you were a woman.
Even when I was one of the flat-chested girls in junior high [Read more…] about The 5 Masks We Women Wear
When Your Mother-In-Law is Driving You Crazy
Jennifer was embarrassed to admit it.
“I was lucky. I never had to deal with a mother-in-law. She died about three months before I met my husband.” Jennifer paused. “I’m sure I would have liked her, but would she have liked me?” [Read more…] about When Your Mother-In-Law is Driving You Crazy
Can Too Much Protein Be BAD for You?
Everybody knows you have to eat enough protein.
You need protein to build muscles. That’s why bodybuilders eat so much of it.
You can’t even follow many diets—Paleo, Atkins—without loading up on protein. [Read more…] about Can Too Much Protein Be BAD for You?
Can Positive Thinking Get You Out of Unhappiness?
You know you should think positive.
No excuses. Take 100% responsibility for your life.
If your life isn’t what you want it to be, there’s no one to blame but yourself. Your thoughts attract your experiences. [Read more…] about Can Positive Thinking Get You Out of Unhappiness?
