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If You’re Lucky Enough To Get Invited To The Garden Party Don’t Complain About The State Of The Bushes

If You’re Lucky Enough To Get Invited To The Garden Party Don’t Complain About The State Of The Bushes

November 1, 2009 2 Comments

Brazilian waxes are essential, according to Suzi Godson. She told a 38 year old re-entering the dating pool that it was necessary grooming for all modern women. “Imagine burning-hot, extra-strength Sellotape being ripped from delicate skin … and now treble the pain.” What a shame she doesn’t know that this practice is headed the way ...

The Weekly Whims Of HatManJim: Toy Boys

The Weekly Whims Of HatManJim: Toy Boys

October 31, 2009 No Comments

A weather-beaten eye cast over the media: HatManJim looks at a story in the headlines and as a feminist with a penis (Menimist? Femi-meni-mist? I just believe i n women’s rights, I’m not having gender-reassignment. OK?), attempts to map the sexism inherent in the press, without inadvertently saying anything lecherous about breasts. Before we get going ...

Happy Hallowe’en With Ten Truly Terrifying Feminists

Happy Hallowe’en With Ten Truly Terrifying Feminists

October 31, 2009 No Comments

We all know that feminists are man-hating monsters, but did you know that many monsters are also feminists? Have a happy Hallowe’en!

Pregnant? Be Careful Or You Could End Up In Jail…

Pregnant? Be Careful Or You Could End Up In Jail…

October 30, 2009 1 Comment

Pregnant women in America are in danger. Everywhere there are judges ruling that the life and welfare of the fetus are more important than the free will and human rights of the mother. For example, Quinta Tuleh was sentenced to jail, not for a crime (she had already been in jail long enough waiting for ...

The First Couple Can’t Escape The Problems Of Modern Marriage

The First Couple Can’t Escape The Problems Of Modern Marriage

October 30, 2009 No Comments

Michelle Obama sacrificed her life to make her husband president. The article in the New York Times Magazine this weekend puts a shiny gloss on their marriage but it is clear that they can’t escape the dilemma that plagues so many young couples.

Happy Pro-Choice Halloween

Happy Pro-Choice Halloween

October 29, 2009 No Comments

Rather than dressing as the slutty devil or witch this year, why not dress as Roe vs. Wade, abstinence-only education, or STDs? Planned Parenthood New York City blog has a list of innovative and intelligent options for women that have been suggested to them from some popular feminists on the net.

"Dead, Brutalised Women Sell Books. Dead Men Don’t"

"Dead, Brutalised Women Sell Books. Dead Men Don’t"

October 29, 2009 No Comments

A leading crime writer and critic is refusing to review some of the more violent new books in the genre. Jessica Mann, who works for the Literary Review, is saying that the novels rely on “sadistic misogyny”. “[Y]oung women are imprisoned, bound, gagged, strung up or tied down, raped, sliced, burned, blinded, beaten, eaten, starved, ...

Guide To “That” Time Of The Month

Guide To “That” Time Of The Month

October 29, 2009 No Comments

Which time of the month? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for. The fabulous woman behind I Heart Guts has illustrated a handy guide to the menstrual cycle. It is very friendly and combines the proper scientific terms with the proper language. See the full design after the jump. From “Tissue from the uterine ...

The ’80s Make Barbie Cool Again

The ’80s Make Barbie Cool Again

October 28, 2009 No Comments

Mattel is introducing a new line of Barbies called Ladies of the 80s. Joan Jett, Debbie Harry and Cyndi Lauper will all be lending their glamour to the plastic dolls. While it will introduce a new generation of fans to the music, I have a feeling that the Barbie needs more help with her branding ...

Polanski Victim Speaks Out About Arrest

Polanski Victim Speaks Out About Arrest

October 28, 2009 No Comments

The woman who was sexually assaulted by Roman Polanski at the age of 13 has spoken out, urging courts to drop the case because the media attention is ruining her life . In a statement filed with California’s Second District Court of Appeal, Samantha Geimer said she has received over 500 calls from the media asking ...

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