Joni Edelman

"She has created an important space on the internet and in the real world, a space that women and girls are free to take up however they please."

I am tired of taking medication. I am tired of relying on the manufactured versions of the chemicals and hormones my body could — should? — make for itself.

"Food isn't the enemy –– calling it the enemy is the enemy."

Look, I'm not saying McDonald's did this themselves, I'm just saying, a lot of the people that work there probably agree.

If you're brave enough to take the DIY Brazilian plunge, these tips are a must-read. As in, tip #6: It hurts, but not more than having a baby. Good to know.

Suffering is America’s favorite thing to do. We starve ourselves to lose weight, and we’re a success story. We don’t sleep, and we’re just getting SO MUCH DONE. We do a thousand things a day and involve our kids in a thousand activities, because somehow, in some perverted way, that makes us successful.

Compassion for myself is not a thing I do. It is not a thing I have ever done. It is not a thing I feel comfortable doing. It's time I stop for compassion.

In honor of World Bipolar Day, I present a sample stream of consciousness based on my experiences living with this disorder.

Attention Civilians: Colonel David Iverson does not want to see your boobs.

It's not always easy to find a new partner when you have kids in tow. But not only is it possible, it's worth it.