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Discipline, Vision, Community: TT Torrez Returns to MCNY to Unlock the Leaders of Tomorrow with #GoGetHer Summit
Full Circle - TT Torrez Returns to MCNY to Unlock Leaders of Tomorrow When Vision Meets Access: The Official Line Up - How TT Torrez Is Redefining Leadership for Young Women of Color
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Viva
The Dark History of White Beauty Standards: Built on Slavery, Racism, and Paedophilic Obsession
Introduction: Why dig into beauty standards at all? If you scroll through TikTok, flick through a glossy magazine, or sit down to watch a blockbuster movie, the women presented as “beautiful” tend to look eerily similar. They are often white or light-skinned, slim, smooth-skinned, and symmetrical. Their eyes appear large, their noses small, their lips carefully shaped. Most importantly, they look young — sometimes so young that they verge on childlike.
By No One’s Daughter5 months ago in Viva
6 ways to assess progress in labour
Keep in mind every body and every birth is different 😁 If baby is not in a good position, this can alter the pattern and intensity of contractions, which in turn lots of these signs. Even when you guess right, birth is a dynamic process that has the potential to change in an instant. ❤
By Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)6 months ago in Viva
Women’s Gut Health: How Hormones Affect Digestion
Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years, but for women, it’s not just about probiotics and fiber. Hormones—those chemical messengers that influence everything from mood to metabolism—also play a major role in how the digestive system works. If your digestion feels unpredictable at certain times of the month, or your gut symptoms flare during pregnancy or menopause, hormones could be the hidden trigger.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Viva
What Does Breast Pain Really Mean? When to Worry and When Not To
Breast pain is one of those symptoms that can trigger instant anxiety. For some, it’s a dull ache that comes and goes. For others, it’s a sharp, burning sensation that seems to appear out of nowhere. The mind often leaps to worst-case scenarios. But here’s the truth: most breast pain is not linked to breast cancer. Still, it’s not something to brush aside without understanding its cause.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Viva
Why I Just Joined the “We Do Not Care Club”
This morning, I discovered the “We Do not Care Club,” inadvertently started by Just Being Melani. It’s sort of an unofficial club for women who have entered the perimenopausal era of their lives. You know, the beginning of the time in life when “women of a certain age” discover how tired they are, and how tired of being tired they are.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherry6 months ago in Viva
UTIs in Women: Why They Keep Coming Back and How to Stop Them
For many women, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more than just a one-time problem. They become a frustrating cycle — a few days of relief, followed by burning, urgency, and discomfort all over again. This revolving door of symptoms can feel endless, leading not only to physical discomfort but also to emotional exhaustion.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Viva
Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What’s the Real Difference?
Many women approach their 40s and 50s with questions about the changes happening in their bodies. You may notice irregular periods, sudden hot flashes, mood shifts, or a change in sleep quality. But is it perimenopause? Is it menopause? The two terms are often used interchangeably, yet they refer to distinct stages in a woman’s reproductive journey. Understanding the difference is essential—not just for managing symptoms, but for maintaining long-term health.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Viva
15 Days Without Sugar: A Sweet Change
15 Days Without Sugar: A Sweet Change By: Abdullah It all started on a Monday morning when I was scrolling through my social media feed, sipping my usual cup of tea sweetened with two heaping teaspoons of sugar. A short video caught my attention: “Quit sugar for just 15 days, and your body will thank you.” The woman in the video claimed she felt more energetic, lost weight, and even had better skin just by cutting out refined sugar.
By Abdullah Khan 7 months ago in Viva
Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Symptoms, Causes, and Natural Fixes
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers. They quietly regulate nearly every function in a woman’s body—sleep, metabolism, mood, reproduction, and even how skin looks. When these delicate chemical levels shift too far out of balance, the effects can be subtle at first, then progressively harder to ignore.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Viva
