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Mysteries of Menopause

by Sari Botton August 14, 2019October 19, 2022

In this personal essay, Lesley Hazleton not only makes peace with menopause, she sings its praises as a source of liberation from “want,” aka sexual desire.

Posted inBooks, Nonfiction, Story

Demonology: A Woman’s Right to Fury

by Longreads June 10, 2019October 19, 2022

In an excerpt from her new book, Darcey Steinke investigates — and debunks — the demonization of anger within the female body.

Posted inEssays & Criticism, Feature, Featured, Nonfiction, Story, Unapologetic Women

At Transformation

by Jane Rideau Demuth May 28, 2019October 19, 2022

On the cusp of a life-changing procedure, Jane Rideau Demuth makes peace with the paths that brought her here, and the obstacles she had to wrestle with along the way.

Posted inEditor's Pick, Essays & Criticism, Featured, Nonfiction, Unapologetic Women

At Transformation

by Jane Rideau Demuth May 28, 2019October 19, 2022

On the cusp of a life-changing procedure, Jane Rideau Demuth makes peace with the paths that brought her here, and the obstacles she had to wrestle with along the way.

Posted inNonfiction

The Red Zone: A Love Story

by Chloe Caldwell November 29, 2017November 4, 2022

A severe form of PMS puts Chloe Caldwell’s new relationship to the test.

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