I swear this is something I think about all the time. Why is birth control basically seen as a “girl thing”? Like genuinely. Any time it comes up, it’s always directed at women. Doctor appointments, conversations with friends, even random comments people make. It’s just assumed that we’re the ones handling it. And honestly, I’ve […]
Read More It Takes Two… So Why Is It On One?Oh, not this again. “You should smile more.” That phrase haunted me when I worked as a server. I heard it more times than I can count. It did not matter if I was already doing my job well, handling multiple tables, or just concentrating. Somehow my facial expression always seemed to be the thing […]
Read More “You Should Smile More”From a young age, girls are taught how to stay safe around men. Boys are rarely taught how not to be dangerous. Most girls grow up with rules. Don’t walk alone at night. Text when you get home. Cover your drink. Don’t lead him on. Share your location. Be polite, but not too friendly. Be […]
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