Archive of month: August 2024

from the editor Fall 2024: Body

Our bodies are vessels that are very good. They mediate our experiences with the world and are truly awe-inspiring in what they can do — so nuanced, so detailed, so intentionally relational. But too often, this wonder and awe isn’t what women experience in relation to our bodies, and especially in regards to the most […]
4 months ago

Making Peace With a Middle-Aged Body

By Sarah Geringer This summer, I’ve rediscovered a joy from my childhood: swimming. My children bought me an above-ground pool for Mother’s Day. I knew I would like it, but I didn’t realize how much delight it would bring me. I have also been surprised by how it has helped me make peace with my […]
4 months ago

Artist Spotlight: Ashlyn Kinman

Intro and interview by Amanda Flinn Ashlyn Kinman loves being able to express herself through art. Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, she remembers making friendship bracelets and working her way through rainy-day activity books. In elementary school, she had an art teacher whose love of creative activities poured over into her. And when she visited […]
4 months ago

A Look at Period Poverty

A Lifetime of Bleeding: How much do women spend on period products? We calculated the cost of having a period at approximately $7,500, spent on organic pads, tampons and pantyliners, over a lifetime of menstruating — not adjusted for price inflation throughout the 30 to 40 years a woman will spend menstruating; estimates from other […]
4 months ago

Sponsored Content: A Pathway to Inner Harmony Through Yoga

In an era where wellness trends frequently shift, yoga remains a steadfast practice, offering profound insights into self-discovery and inner peace. For many, including seasoned practitioners Sue Nesler and Savitri Atma Kaur Khalsa, yoga is more than physical exercise; it’s a lifelong journey toward understanding and harmony. Sue Nesler’s encounter with yoga at age 25 […]
4 months ago

How We Work: The menstrual cycle

Fact-checked by Kimberly Luedecke, RN, BSN, CFCP As women — and as men — we’re not always taught the intricacies of how the female body works and what each signal the body gives to us means. Here, we want to rectify that, so you can be empowered to understand and advocate for your body. Let’s […]
4 months ago

The Female Reproductive System: Let’s learn about our bodies

In a 2016 U.K. survey, fewer than one-third of women were able to correctly name and identify six parts of their own reproductive system, according to the book “Pain and Prejudice: How the Medical System Ignores Women — And What We Can Do About It,” by Gabrielle Jackson, published in 2021. If you’re wondering if […]
4 months ago

Sponsored Content: The evolution of denim

Sponsored Content By Deena Ring and Traci Ritter, co-owners of Wish Boutique Denim has become a wardrobe staple, but it didn’t start out that way. More than 100 years ago, denim was the uniform of the working man. Blue jeans were worn to do work. The fabric was durable and wore well. Throughout the years, […]
4 months ago

Sponsored Content: Transitioning into fall-ready skin with specialized treatments

As the body’s largest organ, your skin plays a crucial role in protecting your health. When the season shifts from summer to fall, your skin undergoes significant changes, too. At Fifty-Seven Third, we offer treatments to help your skin stay strong and vibrant through the cooler, drier autumn months. Here’s how you can get your […]
4 months ago