The F-Word Archives - Belle Brita

3.3 Million Women Marched. Now What?

Brita Long — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:42:42 +0000

Last Saturday, between 3.3 million and 4.6 million people around the world participated in the Women’s Marches. This is possibly the largest day of demonstration in US history. Honestly, the sheer number of people willing to demonstrate their commitment to women’s rights astounds me. I feel incredibly encouraged by the success of last weekend. I... [Read More]

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Even More Reasons Why I’m a Feminist

Brita Long — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:00:25 +0000

As y’all might have noticed, I no longer blog every single Friday on feminist issues. Writing a weekly post on feminism started to burn me out. However, I still plan to continue writing a few feminist blog posts every month. Plus my weekly newsletter, Friday’s The F-Word, has re-launched! 2017 is still new and shiny,... [Read More]

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The Best Married Sex Yet (Guest Post by Christa)

Brita Long — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:14:40 +0000

Today is our last day in Paris, after several days in London. Dan and I have enjoyed our whirlwind European vacation, but I’m excited to jump into the holidays back at home. I have another guest post today by Christa Hardin. Christa is a Relationship & Life Coach. She owns Reflections Counseling & Coaching, which combines proven psychological... [Read More]

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5 Ways Feminists Can Take Care of Themselves Online (Guest Post by Marisa)

Brita Long — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:00:53 +0000

Dan and I are in Paris! Let the guest posts continue! Today I have the honor of sharing my platform with Marisa Mohi, who blogs at her self-titled website. She is a college instructor in Norman, Oklahoma. If you’d like to hear more of what she has to say, you can buy her a cup of... [Read More]

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Let’s Talk About Dress Codes (Guest Post by Kayla)

Brita Long — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:00:50 +0000

I have not left for France yet, but the guest posts have already begun! So many bloggers wanted to contribute to Friday’s The F-Word that I won’t need to blog about feminism for another month. I love writing on feminist issues, but I don’t mind taking a short break! Today’s guest post comes from Kayla... [Read More]

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Donald Trump, Rape Culture, and Feminist Fatigue

Brita Long — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:15:41 +0000

Feminist Blogger Fatigue I am a feminist. And I’m fucking exhausted. Believe it or not, but receiving a steady stream of critical comments is not that great for mental health. Yeah, the really mean comments hurt, even when I try to laugh them off as pathetic. But even the low-level criticisms become exhausting after awhile.... [Read More]

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