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June is National Safety Month in our country. While most people associate it with workplace safety and emergency drills, for women, safety is much more complex. It’s not just about avoiding accidents. It’s about feeling safe in your body, your relationships, and your decisions. Women’s safety is a holistic matter. Whether it’s physical, emotional, mental,…
If you’ve ever seen ads while binging TV shows, you’ve probably landed on a commercial for a vaccine for hepatitis. It’s a word we hear often, but what is it? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. Many women hear about hepatitis in passing but don’t really know what it is or how it affects…
For this Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating some of our favorite moms from TV and movies. Gone are the days when moms were one-dimensional background characters. Now we’re seeing dynamic, powerful women who show us there’s no one way to be an amazing mom. You can be gentle or protective, loving or fierce, messy or full…
Did you know April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)? A movement to raise awareness about sexual assault began in the 1970s, and in 2001 this month was first officially recognized. As women, the importance of the sexual assault conversation cannot be understated as we experience significantly higher rates of sexual assault than men (though…
In 1937, Disney made history with its first animated princess film, Snow White. Nearly a century later, the studio tried to update the classic with a live-action version. Unfortunately, the film has underperformed at the box office. But is the backlash justified? Is the remake a poor portrayal of women and feminism today? Let’s take…
Spring cleaning is not a new notion, it dates back thousands of years with roots in religious and cultural traditions. In the 19th century, Spring cleaning evolved into the practice we recognize today. With the sun finally coming out, inviting the warmer weather of spring, people used this as an opportunity to open their windows…
February is National Self Check Month. This month is to raise awareness for self-checking for early detection of potential health issues. Self-Checking is especially important for women, as many health problems can lie dormant or undetected in a woman’s body, and early detection can save lives. In honor of National Self-Check Month, here’s our comprehensive…
In Season 2, Episode 16 of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope introduced the world to Galentine’s Day, and 15 years later, this holiday has become a beloved celebration of female friendship. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, dating, or married, everyone deserves to celebrate love and friendship with their besties. Whether you’re planning a cozy…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and while it’s not a topic we often discuss, it’s more common than you might think. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year—and sadly, over 4,000 lose their lives to this disease. This isn’t meant to scare…
Every January, we come together for Human Trafficking Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness about one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Human trafficking isn’t something that only happens in far-off places. In the United States, approximately 71% of trafficking victims are women and girls. For January, we’re highlighting Human Trafficking…
