Now that House Republican men have led the effort to restrict women’s access to birth control, abortion, and essential health services, the question is whether men on the other side of the issue can weigh in as forcefully. After all, if men want sex and have a strong interest in not having to support unwanted […]
So far, 2011 hasn’t been a good year to be a woman in America. Your health is under attack from Congress, your wages are in jeopardy and you’re still not at the power table. Unless, apparently, you’re a mommy blogger. This week’s New York Times Magazine featured yet another profile of Dooce, the super mommy […]
This appears to be the next installement in an ever-growing debate between married women (who know why you’re still single) and single women, who would prefer not to be told why they’re not married. The institution of marriage is in a more tenous place than ever, causing many to ask: who needs marriage, anyway? And […]
I am really struggling with this highly popular Huff Post blog. Heidi Halvorson posits that women are less likely than men to persevere when things are tough for them and that this pattern starts very young. Women seem to believe that our “smarts” are inherent and that they are fixed whereas men see things that […]
This is an interesting take on the impact of porn on relationships, from a relationship expert. When it comes to porn, his general rule is simple: less is usually better. Porn is just a fact of life, he argues, but when women start feeling like they have to compete with porn stars to excite their […]
During the recent Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion show, I watched six heavily-botoxed women hurl insults back and forth for an hour. “She needs to learn some manners,” Taylor said, pointing at Kim. “You bully me all the time!” Camille yelled at Kyle. “You say things that aren’t true, Camille,” Kyle shot back. “You’ve […]
This is a good summary of why pervasive porn is a public health issue. It is an issue that is hidden, often misunderstood and rarely discussed. You don’t have to be a prude to question whether we are doing harm to our children and our relationships in the porn/internet age. We need to understand all […]
Kay S. Hymowitz’s piece actually strikes me a little unfair towards men. It’s not the first time I’ve heard complaints about the pre-adult male phenomenon and, let’s be honest, a lot of it is true. Dudes, especially affluent ones in their 20s, often live like overgrown frat boys, surrounded by video games, trashy mags and […]
For folks who read Tracy McMillian’s recent article on Why You’re Not Married, here’s the other side of the story, from an unmarried Jessica Ravitz at CNN on why she’s not married. According to Ravitz, McMillian’s list of six reasons missed the most important one: “life happens.” Although this is more a personal account than […]
Connie Earl is a family doctor in Santa Rosa, CA, and the mother of a 21 month old bundle of energy and collector of shin bruises. Her son, Jenner, was born during her residency training, and her husband, Russ, left his own teaching career to be the stay-at-home parent. Russ recently wrote about his experience […]
So we are just animals after all. Women who are ovulating are threats to men in monogamous relationships although men can find a way to resist them. Much of our attractiveness to men is enhanced when we are most fertile. So for those seeking mates, make sure you are out and about during that time […]
Before we get all bent out of shape about the “End of Men,” let’s remember that women still earn less than men in the same jobs. Unemployment has taken a bigger toll on men, but it has not improved the relative salary position of women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2009, the […]
