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London 'Olympics 2012 Year of the Woman' Won't Lead to Lasting Change Created: Thursday, July 26, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
For the first time in Olympic history, female athletes represented every country at the London 2012 Olympics. Does this signal a step forward for women's rights around the world, or was this merely...
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: A Girl's Guide to College Life Created: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
There's a short, steep learning curve to college life and many of us only get it right at the end of our four years. Get a head start on what you need to know about college life from a senior whose...
10 College Tips for Freshman Girls Created: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Freshman year of college is one of transition, change, and growing independence, especially for female students. These 10 tips -- advice from a graduating college senior -- are geared to girls ente...
Top 10 Women's Health Issues - Leading Causes of Death Among Females Created: Monday, September 14, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
When it comes to women's health, these top 10 women's health issues are the top killers of women. It's important to know what they are because many are preventable.
Why Abstinence Didn't Work for Me Created: Monday, May 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Abstinence is only successful at preventing teen pregnancy and the spread of STDs if the individual who pledges abstinence keeps her/his word. Readers share their stories of why abstinence didn't w...
Why Abstinence Works for Me Created: Sunday, May 27, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Readers share their personal experiences with abstinence pledges and/or purity balls, promise rings, and their decision to commit to no sex before marriage.
Why Do You Like 'The Hunger Games'? Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
'The Hunger Games' novel and trilogy have become a crossover hit in the publishing industry with adult readers enjoying this young adult series as much as teens and tweens. What did you like about ...
Thanksgiving Responsibilities - Who Does What for Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving Duties Created: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Readers share how they divide up Thanksgiving responsibilities and decide who does what for Thanksgiving. It doesn't always have to be women cooking and men carving the Thanksgiving turkey. Other T...
Readers' Stories of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Created: Monday, November 14, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Readers share their experiences with sexual harassment and how they dealt with harassment in the workplace.
Did Your Child Get the HPV Vaccine? Created: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Do you have a daughter between 9 and 26 and has she gotten the HPV vaccine? What were your reasons for doing so, or not doing so? Do you think the controversy surrounding the vaccine is blown out o...
If a Woman is a Cougar, a Man is a... Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Every wonder why there's a term for women who date younger men but not men who date younger women?Maybe we need to create one. Readers fill in the blank to the sentence, "If a woman is a cougar, a ...
Men To Avoid - Readers Respond: Men To Avoid Created: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Readers give advice on what types of men to avoid in serious relationship.
Ovarian Cancer - Stories of Ovarian Cancer Survivors Created: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Readers share their ovarian cancer survivor stories.
MILF - Compliment or Offensive Term to Women? Created: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Now that the 'milf' concept has entered popular culture, there's a new way to describe the sexual appeal of older women. Some women are proud to be labeled a milf, while others feel it's derogatory...
Cougar - Positive or Negative Image of Women? Created: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
When an older woman is involved with a younger man, she's often labeled a 'cougar.' Does the cougar image promote a positive or negative view of women and sexuality? Or is this another example of g...
Cheating Husband, Cheating Boyfriend - 'He Cheated on Me'Stories Created: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Have a cheating husband or cheating boyfriend? You're not alone. It's estimated that 50% of married men will cheat on their wives. Talk about your experiences and share advice and wisdom with other...
Would You 'Stand By Your Man'? Created: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Would you 'stand by your man' if you caught your husband cheating? When political wives stand by their husbands at news conferences, many of us criticize them for not kicking him out. But can you u...
Abortion Views - What determines your abortion views? Created: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Readers respond as to what determines their views on abortion
10 Arguments Against Abstinence - Pros and Cons of Abstinence Debate, Part II Created: Sunday, May 27, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
The second in a two-part series on the pros and cons of abstinence, these 10 arguments against abstinence include reasons why this may not be the most realistic approach for all teens and how teens...
Men, Power, and Sexual Harassment - Why Powerful Men Sexually Harass Women Created: Friday, November 11, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Most women will experience sexual harassment in their lives, and it'll happen at the hands of a man who is more powerful than her -- typically a boss, supervisor, or one of the higher-ups in her wo...
Empty Nest - Coping with an Empty Nest Created: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
How are you coping with an empty nest? Readers share their stories, give advice, and offer tips.
Dating Violence - Has it Happened to You? Created: Friday, August 21, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Dating violence has been brought out in the open by the Chris Brown and Rihanna assault case, but Brown's plea deal (and lack of jail time) sends a message that abuse in a relationship is no big de...
Why Women Choose Abortion - Reasons Behind the Abortion Decision Created: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
A look at why women choose abortion and the most commonly given reasons why women have an abortion.
Mother Daughter Relationships and "My Mother's Greatest Gift To Me" Created: Monday, April 20, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
In mother daughter relationships, it often takes years for women to realize what "my mother's greatest gift to me" may have been.
What's the Meaning Behind His Gift? Created: Sunday, February 14, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
If you're wondering whether or not your relationship will last, clues to how your partner really feels are revealed when you look at the meaning behind the gifts he's given you.
What is a Millennial? How Are Millennials Changing the Workplace? Created: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
What is a millennial? Definition of the term and how millennials are changing the workplace.
Have You Ever Had Sex With the Boss, or Were You the Boss in This Situation? Created: Saturday, October 03, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Office affairs are commonplace, but having sex with the boss is still frowned upon in many companies. Did you ever break the rules and have sex with the boss? Or were you the boss and involved in a...
Equal Rights Amendment Created: Monday, July 20, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Why does the U.S. need an Equal Rights Amendment? Don't women already have equal rights under the law?
Workplace Discrimination - Share Your Workplace Discrimination Stories Created: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Workplace discrimination on the basis of gender is illegal, yet every woman has stories about the various types of discrimination she's encountered. Tell your workplace discrimination stories here,...
Why Did You Choose Abortion? Created: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Although abortion has been legal in the U.S. for over three decades, the decision to terminate a pregnancy is a topic rarely discussed openly. If you've had an abortion, what was your reason for do...
Don't Call Me a Cougar - Rejecting the Cougar Stereotype Created: Friday, May 21, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Synonymous with older women who date younger men, the term 'cougar' isn't necessarily a compliment -- or an accurate way to describe women whose partners just happen to be younger. The UK entrepre...
What moms should teach their sons Created: Thursday, October 29, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Readers share what they think moms should teach their sons -- about life, love, women, and other important bits of advice.