It’s Not Up To Us To Ban The Burka
The cry to ban the burka is always popular. Some claim it’s for safety reasons, others for the liberation of women, but is either argument realistic? Or will a ban simply lead to more oppression.
women’s rights
Regulating Obstetrics Like We regulate Midwifery?
Who regulates obstetrics? Obstetricians themselves. Who regulates midwifery? Obstetricians! In what other practice would this be seen as anything less than a serious conflict of interests? NONE!
Natural Caesareans – When Buzz Words Fail
Whenever possible, caesareans should be calm and respectful, but let’s not kid ourselves that they can ever be natural. Dentures, pacemakers, hip replacements, and caesareans are MEDICAL, not natural.
Virginity – It’s Not Actually A Thing
Virginity is either a prized possession or something to be rid of in a hurry. Or maybe virginity isn’t actually a thing, maybe whether you’ve had sex or not has no impact on who you are as a human.
By All Means Love Yourself, But It Won’t Fix Anything.
Love yourself. It will solve all your problems …. or will it. How on earth will loving yourself make other people treat you well? What utter nonsense is this!? Don’t be fooled, just be angry!
Don’t Rape! A Message For All Our Sons
Someone right now is raising a son who will be a rapist. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want that to be me. I can’t control what they do all the time, but I can send this message loud and clear!
A Sick Lesson On Rape Culture – Thanks Brock
What Brock The Rapist Turner reminded us us about rape culture. A rapist is a rapist and we’d like to measure the victims skirt in front of the jury. Rape culture is a sickness with no cure in sight.
The Trouble With Saying No To Your Maternity Care Provider
Saying no is hard for women at the best of times. Saying no to a maternity care provider can be even more challenging. Find out why that is, and what you can do about it. It’s hard, but not impossible
5 Very Good Reasons To Refuse Vaginal Exams In Labour
Just about every woman who is planning a birth expects vaginal exams. But are they really necessary? What if they aren’t as important as we’ve been led to believe? Are you allowed to say no to them?
There Is Actually Nothing Powerful About Being Sexy
”Mr Trump, that blue tie is very provocative. You look SO powerful! The ladies can barely keep their hands to themselves.” No one would say that, because sexy is not powerful …unless you’re a woman.