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We smashed another week, so we’ve earned some fun! Today’s game is what if… someone posts a what if question, eg “what if you won the lottery” and the next person answers it and poses their own what if question. Have fun!
Alt text: shocked woman, stock picture of question mark person, a disco ball and an office woman sitting without shoes calling while holding a binoculars with her foot. End of alt text.
The roots of the problem run deep. When women show confidence and assertiveness, they are often seen as competent but unlikeable, a tradeoff known as the “likability penalty.” Meanwhile, those who conform to traditional expectations of humility and modesty may be socially rewarded, but they are less likely to be recognized or promoted professionally. External dynamics, interruptions, dismissed contributions, or condescending explanations further erode women’s voices. The final frontier of gender equality may not lie in law or policy, but in these subtle, corrosive habits that continue to hold us back.
when I wear pads, the adhesive usually balls up, ends up on the panties which then get transferred to my thighs and hands, and then it makes a mess everywhere - it gets smeared on countertops, onto toilet seats, etc. and is a pain to clean up …
In the 1960’s, a group of women in healthcare formed a new organization to address a glaring lack of information in female sex health. They started the print publication Our Bodies Ourselves to share real, evidence based articles and stories about everything from periods and reproduction to relationships.
Another week smashed, well done everyone! Today we’re going to play have questions you can only answer with yes or no, Person A asks a question eg have you ever gone skiing and Person B answers it and asks their own question. They have to be yes or no questions.
I’ve been thinking about this for a while and I’m curious what others think. Some people argue that sex work gives women autonomy over their own bodies, their income, and their sexuality — that it can be empowering, liberating, and even feminist.
Article here and video of exchange here. He spoke to her like she was a piece of shit IN FRONT OF ALL HER COLLEAGUES AND CAMERAS. Unacceptable, inexcusable behaviour from him and I’m so glad her sisters stood up for her!
Nine people have life-threatening injuries after the stabbings on a train in Huntingdon. This man was repeatedly stabbed in the neck and body as he protected a young girl.
Feminine-named hurricanes (vs. masculine-named hurricanes) cause significantly more deaths, apparently because they lead to lower perceived risk and consequently less preparedness.
Solved a relationship problem? Made your child’s Halloween costume? Cooked something delicious? There’s lots if ways of being creative, tell us yours below!
This has always and still confuses the hell outta me. No matter what site I’m on these jokes/references tend to get tons of likes and upvotes and I’m just sitting there like “…what?” because
We are often very giving creatures, we do a lot for others and we tend to nurture. We’re also sometimes fucking hilarious. When’s a time you made someone really happy or laugh lots?
Another week done! Today’s game is wrong excuses. Person A suggests an activity and Person B replies with a ludicrous excuse, and suggests an alternative. Person C replies to B with an excuse etc etc. Have fun!
We did another week, well done everyone! Today’s game is simple, person A names a fruit or vegetable and person B names another using the last letter of the item person A named.
Quokk.au
LadyButterfly she/her
LadyButterflyshe/her
Lady Butterfly
Lady Butterfly she/her
ZDL
dandelion (she/her)
slowmorella
Okokimup
Frenchfryenjoyer (she/her)
Kiara 🌸 (she/her)
Oxysis/Oxy