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A woman’s “time of the month,” also known more scientifically as menstruation, has never been an easy topic to tackle for most folks. Of course, it’s not just talking about our periods that can get uncomfortable — cramps, bloating, tenderness, hormonal swings, and more are all part of the fun package women’s bodies greet them with...

A series of playful postcards makes for a serious rethinking of women’s place in history

With Donald Trump, an overtly misogynist politician, headed to the White House, it’s time to anticipate what may happen and take steps to ease our minds

The writer and activist Rebecca Solnit — probably best known as the woman who came up with the idea of mansplaining, though not the term itself — is giving away her book on activism and…

It’s a myth that our reactions to danger are fight or flight. There’s a third option often pursued: to gather for reassurance, protection, strength, and insight. As election results poured in Tuesd…