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Last month, I received the cruelest, most demeaning form of hate to date, on Twitter.

Like many women and girls, I was taught that confidence is a commodity that we can use to attain romantic and sexual attention from men. We spend a lot of money and energy trying to capture that elusive sense that we are worth a damn. But for me, healing has become my primary focus and it has led to major shifts in my sense of self, more clarity about what I need, and a deeper relationship to my desire.

When we heard that mermaid classes were coming to our local pool, we knew we had to try it out.

Flocks of beautiful plus and curve influencers from all walks of life and all over the country descended upon the gorgeous abode for swimming, dancing, and cocktails.

I walked with my husband and our guide into the whipping ceremony. I knew what I was about to see, but I was woefully unprepared for how I would feel.

Men — here's your chance to listen to what women deal with since a too-young age. So: Just. Listen.

The exact way to decline a bridesmaid invite and avoid the bride’s hate.

Every strong woman needs a playlist to play while having sex. She needs a compilation of her empowering badassery to put her in the mood and keep her there.