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I Wish I Had a Wife
I’m not saying I don’t love my husband—I do. He’s a good man, a kind man, and a present father. But sometimes, when I’m standing in the kitchen at 9:37 p.m., loading a dishwasher full of crusty lunchboxes, mentally calculating how many hours of sleep I’ll get before my 6 a.m. alarm goes off, I find myself thinking: I wish I had a wife.
By Opinion8 months ago in Viva
Gold Diggers: The Maliciously Compliant Employees of the Patriarchy
When I first joined Tik Tok in 2020, the algorithm quickly figured out that I was a feminist and feminist content creators routinely showed up on my For You Page. This was not surprising to me, as I follow and engage with feminist content on most of my social media accounts. For me, what was different on Tik Tok was the Pro Gold-Digger content that seemed to flourish there. When I saw Shera Seven’s videos, my initial reaction was to swipe away. Shera Seven is a content creator who focuses on dating advice for women interested in dating rich men. I thought the algorithm was so bad it was just showing me any woman content creators because I had registered as a woman.
By Kai Wilson8 months ago in Viva
Witches of the Modern Age: How They Enchant the 21st Century
You probably know them as hunchbacked old women with hooked noses and flying broomsticks – witches. Hundreds of years ago, they were among the terrors of the night, and even today, you can still find them in countless gruesome costumes at Halloween and Carnival. But there are more and more women who beautifully and proudly call themselves witches. But why? What exactly is behind this phenomenon, and who even uses witchcraft in the digital age?
By Uchenna Cosmas Nwokafor 9 months ago in Viva
What Would You Do If Your Best Friend’s Man Hit on You?
Let’s set the scene. You’re out for dinner—laughing, sipping wine, everything feels light. Your best friend is sitting across from you, glowing with that effortless beauty only love can create. Her man leans over to refill your glass and whispers something. At first, you think you misheard.
By Opinion9 months ago in Viva
Is Fat Acceptance Losing Momentum?
The fat acceptance movement, rooted deeply in advocating for the dignity, rights, and visibility of people of all sizes, has evolved significantly over decades. Since its inception in the 1960s and 1970s, the movement has sought to challenge stigma and discrimination, while fostering body positivity and promoting health beyond traditional metrics. However, questions about the movement's current trajectory and momentum have surfaced in recent discourse. This exploration seeks to assess whether fat acceptance is utterly losing ground or simply undergoing transformation.
By Sarah Xenos9 months ago in Viva
Top 10 Blanche Episodes of The Golden Girls
Blanche Devereaux was everyone’s favorite sex-crazed grandma on The Golden Girls. There was never a dull moment in the Southern Belle’s life. From her dating life to her childhood to her adventures with her roommates, Blanche provided lots of entertainment.
By Carol Cassada9 months ago in Viva
Living Out Loud: The Bold Fusion of Life, Art, and Identity in the Modern Age
In an era where every scroll, swipe, and like can become a statement, one thing is clear: the boundaries between life, career, art, and activism are blurring. This isn’t a glitch of the times—it’s a shift in the very way we live. Today, “viva” isn’t just about being alive; it’s about living out loud—with intention, passion, and presence.
By Filiponso9 months ago in Viva
Bill’s Medical Crisis Tests Hayley’s Commitment on Beyond the Gates
Bill and Hayley are a controversial couple on Beyond the Gates. Hayley was a friend of Bill and Dani’s daughter, Naomi. Since Hayley didn’t have a family, the Hamiltons took her in and treated her like one of their own. However, Hayley betrayed her newfound family in the worst way by having an affair with Bill.
By Carol Cassada9 months ago in Viva
Salmon Sperm Facial: The Anti-Aging Secret No One Saw Coming
The “Salmon Sperm Facial”: When Science and Skincare Collide in a Vial of DNA Just when you thought the world of beauty trends had exhausted its capacity for shock value, along swims the salmon sperm facial. Equal parts sensationalism and science, this new darling of regenerative skincare does not, despite the name, involve rubbing piscine reproductive cells on your face. Instead, it’s a procedure rooted in molecular biology, promising nothing less than cellular rejuvenation via meticulously purified salmon DNA.
By Francisco Navarro9 months ago in Viva
Let's Burlesque Podcast
Burlesque is an art form that has been around for nearly 200 years. Although its popularity has wavered in recent generations, it still thrives throughout the U.S. One person actively working with reviving Burlesque is podcaster, burlesque dancer, Instructor, Cosmetologist, and Trichologist Megan Bay.
By Frank Racioppi9 months ago in Viva
Pleasure Wasn’t Part of the Deal: What Layla’s Story Says About Marriage and the Orgasm Gap
Layla was thirty-two when she had her first orgasm. She wasn’t single. She wasn’t inexperienced. She was ten years into a marriage — one built on devotion, duty, and silence. For most of her adult life, sex had been something she gave, not something she enjoyed. Her story isn’t rare. In fact, it’s more common than we’d like to admit. And it exposes something uncomfortable: pleasure, for many women, wasn’t part of the deal.
By No One’s Daughter9 months ago in Viva
Timeless Style on the Green Your Guide to Vintage Golf Apparel
Why Vintage Golf Apparel is Back in Style Fashion trends are cyclical, and golf fashion is no exception. In recent years, there’s been a significant resurgence in vintage golf apparel for several compelling reasons:
By students golf9 months ago in Viva