Author: Te-Erika

Three out of four women experience symptoms of menopause but do not receive treatment. Many women feel as though their legitimate concerns and experiences are being gaslit or invalidated. This can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening for women who are already dealing with the physical and emotional challenges of menopause, according to a UK based survey. Common symptoms of menopause include changes in your period, hot flashes, bladder control issues, sleep issues, shifts in your vaginal health and sexuality, mood changes and a general feeling that your body feels different. While these symptoms are well known, researchers found that nearly 75%…

On Tuesday, women in Iceland went on strike to protest unequal pay and gender-based violence. The strike in Iceland caused schools, shops, banks, and swimming pools to shut down, and public transport and hospitals all over Iceland were affected. The strike was organized by trade unions and called on women and nonbinary people to refuse paid and unpaid work, including chores. To prove the validity of the strike, residents of Iceland woke up to an all-male news teams announcing the many shutdowns across the country, including public transportation delays and a hospital staffing crisis. Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdóttir said she would…

A woman who served as a State medical department employee in India lived with her partner, but never married him. She appeared in court after her pension was not approved because state officials say that she could not claim her pension as a single mother while living with a partner. During the course of her relationship with her boyfriend, she gave birth to their daughter in 1984 and their son in 1994. The family lived together until the children became adults. Upon retiring in 2022, she applied for her pension and was denied because she stated that she was an…

A worried mother posts on Instagram about her son being missing, only to update hours later that her son is okay. This would not be big news, except, the son is Bryson Lashun Potts rap professionally known as rap star NLE Choppa, whose mother, Angela Potts, became worried when her 20-year-old son hadn’t called her back in hours. In a since deleted Instagram post, Angela Potts wrote: “Y’all help me pray over my child,” Choppa’s mom wrote. “He plans on moving back to Cottonwood where we worked hard to get out of just for a mixtape SMH! I ain’t talked to…

The Israel-Hamas war has caused a surge in threats against Muslim Americans, particularly those who are critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Muslim member of Congress, has been the target of numerous threats due to her outspoken criticism of Israeli policy and support for Palestinian rights. The U.S. Capitol Police and the House Sergeant at Arms have recently briefed Omar and the only other Muslim woman in Congress, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, about potential threats. “I can’t wait ‘till our group sees you one day and I can rip your f—— rag off your head… I hope…

In a true-life depiction of a scene from the movie “Judaai”, a woman living in an Indian village near Mandya, Karnataka, has reportedly sold her cheating husband to his mistress for 5 lahks. When the wife found her husband and his girlfriend sleeping together in her house, the two began arguing and the girlfriend, enraged because of the incident, told the wife that her husband had taken 5 lahks from her and if the wife paid her, she could have her husband back. The wife, astonished by this suggestion, made a  counter offer and told the girlfriend that she could…

As women grow older and face the prospect of living alone, it’s natural to have concerns about loneliness. However, it’s important to recognize that this phase of life can be an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Many women find solace in solitude and discover a renewed sense of independence, strength, and resilience. Life is no longer crowded by the requirement of achievements and fitting in socially. While loneliness can be challenging for women as they age and loved ones become busy or pass on, it’s important to remember that many women find satisfaction in the solitude of living alone…

While Korean pop group BLACKPINK’s four members all have Billboard topping singles, only BLACKPINK Lisa has more than one. BLACKPINK Lisa has two solo top 10 hits on the Billboard Global 200. Her songs “Lalisa” and “Money” stormed through the music scene to become hit songs. With this kind of success at only 26 years old, could BLACKPINK Lisa become the new Beyonce? BLACKPINK’s Lisa is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, and many have drawn comparisons between her and the iconic Beyoncé. Lisa  is known as the queen of K-pop as of 2023 Lisa’s…

New Delhi – Despite India developing one of the fastest-growing economies globally, the participation of women in the workforce is comparatively lower than that of other big economies because women in India do not have adequate childcare options or political representation to ensure women’s needs are addressed, writes VOA News.  Recently, the number of women from lower-income backgrounds quitting their jobs to look after their children has risen. Conservative cultural norms in most Indian communities prioritize the roles of women within the family setup, often compelling them to quit employment, especially after getting married or having children. Indian communities prioritize the…

Egyptologist Dr. Yasmin El Shazly and her team of archaeologists believe they had stumbled upon the tomb of a royal woman in a pyramid reserved for a King, reports Express. The royal cemetery was found in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile, nearly 40 kilometres from Cairo. Could this be the remains of Hatshepsut, the female who ruled as pharaoh of Egypt for more than 20 years? Hatshepsut was a powerful female pharaoh who was born around 1504 B.C. She married her half-brother Thutmose II to help him become pharaoh after her father, King Thutmose I, died…