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Starved for Sainthood: The Divine Hunger of Catherine of Siena

When 33-year-old Catherine Benincasa lay dying of starvation, her final words were of triumph; she had done this to herself, on purpose, for God. Read more »

No Ordinary Love: Sonya Renee Taylor Wants You To Stop Apologizing For Your Body

Radical self-love is inherently interdependent and immovable. It just is. Read more »

Expanding Our Imagination: 9 Novels That Show Fat People Themselves

Some books show fat people themselves—good, bad, fatphobia, insecurities, and triumphs included Read more »

We All Need a Squeeze: “Dr. Pimple Popper” Shows the True Meaning of Body Positivity

A simplistic view of body positive journeys denies access to the ongoing journey to merge the personal and political. Read more »

Ask Auntie Randa: On Writing, Coffee Grounds, and the Flavors of Oral Sex

Randa Jarrar will take your questions. Read more »

It’s Time to Reclaim Our Skin: How Getting Naked Restores Our Dignity

This is your living body; this is what aliveness feels like. Read more »

New Year, Old Goals: Your New Year’s Diet Resolution Will Fail

Diets don’t work—not in the long-term anyway. Read more »

Taste It: Oral Sex Starts with Words

In the best case scenario, both parties can bring their attention fully to the cock/pussy/other at hand. Or, more precisely, at mouth. Read more »

Bitch Approved: 3 Podcasts Feminists Should Listen To In November

Plug in your headphones and get your life. Read more »

We Are More Than Tragedy: Fat Girls Deserve Better Than “This Is Us”

We deserve better characters who reflect the fullness of our lives. Read more »

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