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Beyond The Bedroom: The Surprising History Of Prostitution Around The World

The complex history of prostitution around the world reveals where and when prostitutes offered way more than sex. Perhaps the United States could learn a thing or two from these countries.

By Katie Serena • Dec 7, 2015

Beyond The Bedroom: The Surprising History Of Prostitution Around The World

The complex history of prostitution around the world reveals where and when prostitutes offered way more than sex. Perhaps the United States could learn a thing or two from these countries.

By Katie Serena • December 7, 2015

In 1955, A “Woman’s Car” Actually Existed, And It Came With A Purse

A closer look at one of the most disastrously sexist products ever, the 1955 Dodge La Femme.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 3, 2015

In 1955, A “Woman’s Car” Actually Existed, And It Came With A Purse

A closer look at one of the most disastrously sexist products ever, the 1955 Dodge La Femme.

By Erin Kelly • December 3, 2015

Is The Study Claiming That All Women Are Bisexual Or Lesbians Worthless?

Results of a recent study made the rounds on the Internet this past week, tantalizing (and angering) social media users with the idea that women are “never straight,” but either bisexual or lesbians. In a recent study meant to learn more about female sexuality, researchers at the University of Essex...

By Savannah Cox • Nov 9, 2015

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Is The Study Claiming That All Women Are Bisexual Or Lesbians Worthless?

Results of a recent study made the rounds on the Internet this past week, tantalizing (and angering) social media users with the idea that women are “never straight,” but either bisexual or lesbians. In a recent study meant to learn more about female sexuality, researchers at the University of Essex...

By Savannah Cox • November 9, 2015

The Curious Life Of The Conjoined Hilton Sisters

Before Paris and Nicky were Violet and Daisy Hilton. Unfortunately, life for these Hilton sisters was far from charmed.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 14, 2015

The Curious Life Of The Conjoined Hilton Sisters

Before Paris and Nicky were Violet and Daisy Hilton. Unfortunately, life for these Hilton sisters was far from charmed.

By Erin Kelly • October 14, 2015

India Has A Sex Trafficking Problem, And It’s Worse Than You Think

Human trafficking is a global problem, shackling 35 million people worldwide to lives that they do not choose. According to calculations from the Walk Free Foundation, an Australian non-profit, 14 million of these modern slaves are held captive in India. The sex slave trade is centuries old, but its modern...

By Teresa Cantero • Sep 17, 2015

India Has A Sex Trafficking Problem, And It’s Worse Than You Think

Human trafficking is a global problem, shackling 35 million people worldwide to lives that they do not choose. According to calculations from the Walk Free Foundation, an Australian non-profit, 14 million of these modern slaves are held captive in India. The sex slave trade is centuries old, but its modern...

By Teresa Cantero • September 17, 2015

I Am Revenge: The Unheard Stories Of Female Vigilantes

When reports of gender-based crimes consistently fall upon deaf ears, at some point, you might just make enact justice for yourself.

By Savannah Cox • Sep 11, 2015

I Am Revenge: The Unheard Stories Of Female Vigilantes

When reports of gender-based crimes consistently fall upon deaf ears, at some point, you might just make enact justice for yourself.

By Savannah Cox • September 11, 2015

Everything You Need To Know About Surrogacy

Considering how perpetually en vogue it is to create and uphold laws about what women can and cannot do with their bodies, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that in some parts of the world, surrogacy is illegal. In case you’re unfamiliar, surrogacy is when a woman carries a baby...

By Abby Norman • Aug 30, 2015

Everything You Need To Know About Surrogacy

Considering how perpetually en vogue it is to create and uphold laws about what women can and cannot do with their bodies, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that in some parts of the world, surrogacy is illegal. In case you’re unfamiliar, surrogacy is when a woman carries a baby...

By Abby Norman • August 30, 2015

War, Women And Sports: A Brief History Of Women’s Baseball

In times of crisis, call a woman. This maxim has been lived throughout history, but is certainly evident during World War Two. When American women weren’t building airplanes, ships and munitions to aid in the war effort, others were entering the baseball field. As the draft plucked many minor league...

By Erin Kelly • Jul 22, 2015

War, Women And Sports: A Brief History Of Women’s Baseball

In times of crisis, call a woman. This maxim has been lived throughout history, but is certainly evident during World War Two. When American women weren’t building airplanes, ships and munitions to aid in the war effort, others were entering the baseball field. As the draft plucked many minor league...

By Erin Kelly • July 22, 2015

Meet The Kurdish Women Fighting ISIS

Long pursuing a state of their own, Kurdish women are fighting back ISIS and gaining many fans in the West.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 11, 2015

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Meet The Kurdish Women Fighting ISIS

Long pursuing a state of their own, Kurdish women are fighting back ISIS and gaining many fans in the West.

By All That's Interesting • June 11, 2015

Housewives Before WW2: Women On The Cusp Of Transformation

We’ve written before on the ways war has inspired countless technical innovations that we take for granted every day, but haven’t focused too much on the ways it has transformed the home and its accompanying gender roles. In this arena, one surprising “accomplishment” of World War II was the way...

By Erin Kelly • Jun 3, 2015

Housewives Before WW2: Women On The Cusp Of Transformation

We’ve written before on the ways war has inspired countless technical innovations that we take for granted every day, but haven’t focused too much on the ways it has transformed the home and its accompanying gender roles. In this arena, one surprising “accomplishment” of World War II was the way...

By Erin Kelly • June 3, 2015