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Parenting
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

REVEALED: 10 baby names set to go extinct... is yours on the list?

Many classic baby names like Karen, Lauren, Brenda, Gary and others have plummeted in use, nearing extinction due to cultural shifts and changing naming trends.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm a single mom by choice. I wish I had done this earlier.

However, as I neared my 40s, I thought the longer I wait, the less possible it might be from a biological perspective. I knew I didn't have all the stamina I did in my 20s and 30s. I did a lot of thinking and, after conversations with my doctor, at 38 years old, I made a choice to have my son through IVF.
Women
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Thomas the Tank Engine clung to me like a disease': the film about the choo-choo's global grownup superfans

Matt Michaud shares his long-held secret fascination with Thomas the Tank Engine, reflecting on the social stigma around such fandom.
SF LGBT
fromCN Traveller
5 months ago

10 queer travel books to add to your summer reading list

Travel is a transformative experience that helps uncover new parts of ourselves, particularly for LGBTQ+ travelers facing unique challenges.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

When Men Apply for Protection Under the Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act protects male survivors despite its title, highlighting gender-neutral provisions.
Male survivors face internalized stigma and shame, complicating their acknowledgment of abuse.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The interim pope is a guy called Kevin. Why do people find that funny? | Emma Beddington

The phenomenon of 'Kevinism' describes the snobbish preconceptions associated with the name Kevin, reflecting experiences of ridicule faced by individuals named Kevin.
UK news
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