M.I.A. drummer ran marathon without a tampon to protest period taboos: Way to go or too gross?
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M.I.A. drummer ran marathon without a tampon to protest period taboos: Way to go or too gross?

ByEmily

As a runner, I know it’s common to see some otherwise unusual things on the course: Men bleeding from chaffed nipples, a few people who weren’t able to make it to the bathroom in time, etc. But Kiran Gandhi took it a step father during the London Marathon in April when she decided to run…

Ariana Grande slams “sexist double standard” in empowering essay
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Ariana Grande slams “sexist double standard” in empowering essay

ByJohn

  Ariana Grande has responded to tawdry speculation about her relationship with One Direction member Niall Horan via a series of forceful quotes, and a triumphant Twitter manifesto that’s drawing applause from all corners. This weekend, Ariana Grande was spotted leaving Horan’s house at around three o’ clock in the morning. (The photo above is from…

#HowToSpotAFeminist hashtag sparking intense Twitter debate: Read the best reactions
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#HowToSpotAFeminist hashtag sparking intense Twitter debate: Read the best reactions

ByJohn

  It didn’t take long for #HowToSpotAFeminist to become more than just a viral sensation. In less than a week, the Twitter hashtag has gone from weapon to means of empowerment, and has begun a far-reaching debate about the meaning of feminism in the early 21st century. In case you missed it: a few days…

PHOTOS Woman uses feminist period pads to spread anti-rape message
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PHOTOS Woman uses feminist period pads to spread anti-rape message

ByJenn Waite

A woman in Germany is using maxi pads – period pads, in other words – to serve as a metaphorical megaphone for her feminist messages, attracting extra attention to her words by the simple fact that they’re written on a woman’s sanitary pad and stuck to a light pole. Oh, and then she posts the…

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All About the “All About That Bass” controversy

ByStarcasm Staff

Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” is just one of those songs you get stuck in your head, and it’s also been rife with controversy. Is this a body acceptance song, or does it exclude certain bodies? Is is a feminist song, or does it put a woman’s worth on her sexual attractiveness? Was it plagiarized?