What’s wrong with silky, soft skin? — Feminists don’t shave. They don’t shave their underarms, legs, bikini lines, or faces. After the first time you mention the gender pay gap or refer to the patriarchy in a conversation, you have to burn your razors. As well as your bras. I’m joking, of course. But it is a…

Let’s redefine equality! — About WAVE 4 WAVE 4 is a platform dedicated to the fourth feminist wave. We want to promote womxn’s voices and contribute to a new, inclusive feminism. Everyone is welcome to publish (f/m/x), but we don’t accept hate or intolerance. What we like On WAVE 4 you can publish stories about all topics related to activism/equality/feminism/gender/culture/society/health/fiction/relationships…

How to become a writer for WAVE 4, a platform dedicated to the fourth wave of feminism — What we publish At WAVE 4, we encourage writers to submit stories on various topics related to activism, equality, feminism, gender, culture, society, health, fiction, and relationships. We accept a diverse range of genres, from critical cultural analysis essays to poems, personal stories, and opinions. We believe that personal experiences are political and…

The power of the mind: Four psychological studies that you can use to improve your writing — I studied both psychology and creative writing in college. To some people, this was an unexpected combination. The studies were vastly different. …

Is Gilmore Girls sex-positive? Why Lorelai is problematic — Gilmore Girls gives us both the best and the worst when it comes to feminism. The show, which first aired in 2000 and centers around the relationship between Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory, is often praised for its strong female characters and its portrayal of a single mother-daughter relationship. …

And why I think the anti-Amber Heard crowd is scary — The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation case has been dominating the internet for a while now. Everyone seems to be talking about it. Everyone seems to have an opinion on it. People are even starting petitions. To get Amber Heard fired from all future films, for example. …

How to recognize narcissism early on in a relationship: how does a narcissist behave on a first date? Narcissists are individuals who have a grandiose sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Every type of relationship with a narcissist can be difficult…

A typical week in my life as a full-time freelance writer: Income streams, routines, writing gigs, existential crises — I’ve been working as a full-time freelance writer for almost a year now. As I wrote in my story on starting out as a freelance writer without a financial safety net, quitting my day job (in a bookstore) was a scary (and maybe not the wisest) decision I’ve ever made. …

Let’s beat confirmation bias and become the open-minded people we’re pretending to be — Now more than ever, open-mindedness is a vital trait to possess. With political radicalization, social media algorithms, and filter bubbles, this digital era isn’t exactly a fruitful time for flexible thinking and open-mindedness. And of course, we all like to think of ourselves as open-minded people — I know I…