Femininity isn't a bad word—it's just a misunderstood one. Some brands shy away from what could be conceived as ultra-feminine marketing (here's looking at you, green M&M who no longer wears high ...

When I was young, my mother told me it was more important to be smart than feminine. Being feminine meant I was weak. If I were to take care of myself in a world I couldn't trust with men I couldn't ...

Today, "Women in Clothes," a collection of essays, interviews, and images, edited by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, and Leanne Shapton hits shelves. In a line, it's a book that explores a woman's ...

Note to self: The dictionary doesn't actually know everything. Thanks to one faithfully feminist Twitter user, the world is now aware of a major—and frankly, offensive—blunder made by our go-to ...

Forget everything you think you know about “sugar, spice, and everything nice.” In 2026, the recipe for femininity has been trashed, burned, and replaced with something far more intoxicating. While ...

How do you define femininity? "Femininity is strength, power, and having your own opinion. Unfortunately, [other] people's perceptions of femininity have circled around the length of your hair, the ...

When I was young, my mother told me it was more important to be smart than feminine. Being feminine meant I was weak. If I were to take care of myself in a world I couldn't trust with men I couldn't ...