Good friends provide strength during difficult times, and this homage to a true friend is stunning! The artist, Catherine Tourangeau describes the portrait as ”a woman who brought light to a very dark time, and lent me her strength when I was weak.” The expressive yet peaceful ”Strength” is painted with acrylics on canvas. Check out the submitted pieces of art by visiting… [Read more…]
The nation’s leading breast-cancer charity, Komen for the Cure is reportedly ending its financial relationship with Planned Parenthood affiliates. Komen for the cure provided hundreds of thousands of grants to Planned Parenthood mostly for breast-exam related costs. Huffington Post reports, “Planned Parenthood says the move results from Komen bowing to pressure from anti-abortion activists. Komen… [Read more…]
What does advertising really do to our perception of women? The treatment of women has gotten worse over the last 40 years, and much of this is related to the severe objectification of women in the media. Women presented in ads are photoshopped to be made thinner, even when they already look anorexic. Due to… [Read more…]
We love the name of this piece created by Kyra Morris, and are touched by it. ”Stain” is painted with red acrylic on canvas, and brings about feelings of both happiness and suffering. There is something about the combination of colors, the woman’s expression, and it name “Stain” that really leaves an emotional mark. Check… [Read more…]
Yes, that’s right. That ad says “gain weight.” But wait, aren’t we supposed to lose weight these days? Seeing these ads really does make you think about why women are so concerned with the current in-style body size. What women should probably be a little bit more concerned about is why advertisers are so concerned… [Read more…]
To court the female and lgbt vote, Obama made several specific comments about gender equality: “You see, an economy built to last is one where we encourage the talent and ingenuity of every person in this country. That means women should earn equal pay for equal work. It means we should support everyone who’s willing… [Read more…]
Found on Off Our Chests Facebook Page.
Our page Images Speak features art from you!! Artist Christine Altese submitted “Life,” a gesture drawing in conte crayon. “I never tire of drawing women, particularly from life–there is always so much to discover and so many challenges in trying to capture the essence of each individual figure.” We are truly impressed with Christine’s ability to capture life’s essence!… [Read more…]
The WCC was created as a new model of women’s self care. It is an organization and free-standing center that contributes to the well-being and empowerment of women. It provides women a safe, nurturing, and exciting environment to receive support, exchange information, and through personal and collective empowerment, create change. The WCC was founded in the… [Read more…]
Even though most women give birth while on their backs, research overwhelmingly shows that this is the worst position to be in during childbirth. Advantages of squatting include: Shortened pushing phase (2nd stage of labor) Decreased need for forcep deliveries Reduced need for episiotomy Shortened birth canal depth Decreased labor time due, because we are… [Read more…]
January 31, 2012 by Claire
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