the fairy tale of fecundity
the fairy tale of fecundity

“35 is claimed to be the age in which there is a steep drop off in fertility and as a result people are encouraged to get pregnant sooner rather than later. a frequently cited statistic is that less than 30% of people aged 35-39 have a chance of conceiving. “Rarely mentioned is the source of the data: French birth records from 1670 to 1830”.”

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Herstory, MotherhoodMarina Manoukianfertility, medical sexism, womanhood, motherhood, biologyComment
Chai, Literally Tea
Chai, Literally Tea

“It’s the welcoming drink with friends and family and the offering of a cup of chai often leads to people sitting down, longer than planned, to share stories, gossip, and dream.” 

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Ritual, Sacred Self Care, WellnessCourtney Burkchai tea, chai, tea benefits, health and wellness, recipe, tea recipes, indian tradition, hindi tradition, culture, food, culture in food, food culture, bonding over food, didi, masi, masala chai, ginger, black pepper, clove, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, social traditions, talking over teaComment
A Small Contemplation of the First Harvest Season
A Small Contemplation of the First Harvest Season

"Before I knew I was a witch, or understood any specifics about paganism, I was living a somewhat pagan life – because that’s a country upbringing for you (and the word pagan does come from paganus, meaning ‘villager’ or ‘rustic’): whatever the earth is doing, you’re right there with her."

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Personal Essay, Ritual, WanderlustKate Garrettkate garrett, paganism, bruton park, contemplation, reflection, harvest, august, end of summer, harvest season, poetry, poem, women who write, photography, lughnasadh, paganus, christianity, pagan christianity, irish pagan festivalComment
Survive
Survive

“Whether making themselves purposefully ugly or embracing their sexuality on their own terms, whether layering themselves in baggy clothing or wearing miniskirts and fishnets, whether blacking out their eyes with smudges of kohl eyeliner or putting paper bags over their heads, these women said my body is mine and I will present it however I choose.”

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Herstory, Liberation, Pop CultureJessie Lynn McMainsthe bags, alice bag, womxn in punk, chicanx history, herstory, feminism, feminist herstory, feminist history, chicanx, punk rock, punk music, women in punk, women in punk rock, women in music, queer women, queer womxn, queer, queer history, LGBT, LGBTQIA, LGBTQIA artists, sex, rock and roll, sexuality, resistance, resistComment