Feminism

Growing Up in the 2000s, Slut-Shaming Was Normal; Now, We're Rewriting That Reality

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault.

Why Everyone Is Talking About America Ferrera's Incredible "Barbie" Monologue

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Barbie Has Long Been Labeled a Negative Influence on Girls — Will "Barbie" Change That?

It's the summer of Barbiecore fashion, "Barbenheimer" double features, and a worldwide shortage of a specific shade of fluorescent pink.

Trump's Arraignment Is a Victory For Women — but It's Still Not Enough

An adult-film actor brings down a former president.

Why It's So Essential to Talk About Periods

I Interviewed Erika Lust at the "Oscars of Porn," and Her Films Might Save the World

The first time I met the famous Erika Lust was not the first time I'd encountered her work.

Chelsea Handler Shares "Day in the Life" Video of a Woman Without Kids — and the Reaction Is Telling

Is "White Lotus"'s Albie a Nice Guy, or Is He a White Knight Gone Wrong?

HBO's "The White Lotus" is about privilege and power — who has it, who doesn't, and who's afraid of it being taken away.

Is Self-Care Culture a "Third Shift" For Already Overburdened Women?

I have a bone to pick with self-care.

I'm Still Not Over "Blonde" and Its Exploitation of Marilyn Monroe

Content warning: this essay discusses sexual assault at length, including a visceral description of one incident in particular.

Self-Care Is Only the First Step to Wellness, Says Author Fariha Róisín In 'Who Is Wellness For?'

I've never been good with criticism — giving or receiving it.

Scarlett Johansson Says Hollywood's Hypersexualization Hurt Her Career

Scarlett Johansson stepped into the limelight at a young age, but as she explained on Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, that's not how the industry viewed her at first.