On June 4, a governmental advisory committee recommended the FDA approve what has come to be known as “female Viagra,” or flibanserin. The committee voted 18-6 that the drug be […]
Author: Julia Robins
Julia Robins is a Ms. editorial intern and a graduate of William & Mary. Follow Julia on Twitter @julia_robins.
Stop Trying to Debunk the ‘Cat Lady’ Myth
It was like Comic-Con, but for cat people. Last weekend I attended the first ever CatCon in downtown Los Angeles. Myself and some 10,000-odd cat lovers gathered together under one […]
We Heart: Barnard College’s Decision to Admit Transgender Women
Since its founding in 1889, Barnard College has been a women’s college devoted to furthering women’s interests and empowerment. On June 4, the college announced that it would soon be […]
The Problem With Lauren Conrad’s “Body Positivity”
In a recent blog post entitled “June Shape Up,” crafty fashion and beauty mogul Lauren Conrad informed fans that her editorial team will no longer use “body-shaming terms” like “skinny,” […]
Mike Huckabee Gets Gender and Sexuality SO Wrong
Leave it to Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) to remind us how little our society still understands and respects the transgender community. Despite America’s overwhelmingly positive reaction to Caitlyn Jenner, […]
Kerry Washington’s “Professional” Hair
Scandal has been lauded, and rightfully so, for its decision to give us a rare look at Kerry Washington’s natural curls in its fourth season premiere last September. But little has […]