My definition of a “womanly woman” is a hard working female who works for the sake of her country. Firewomen, policewomen, women doctors and women soldiers are all examples of the “womanly woman.” I ...

Registered nurse Liza Parker weighs in on the topic of women lifting weights and femininity. (Photo: Instagram/ljadeparker) Lifting weights and femininity can co-exist. That’s what Liza Parker proved ...

Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee! The women competing in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials have been outrunning a ...

Motherhood is a beautiful, transformative, and miraculous experience for many women. But when it comes to Black maternal health, the statistics aren’t in our favor. Black maternal mortality rates are ...

In 1983, legendary Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown released a book called Having It All, in which she outlined tips for women hoping to find success in the workplace, at home, and in bed. The ...

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