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I am pretty open to all kinds of literature and Parade by Rachel Cusk was recently suggested by a book influencer I follow. Really interested to see if anyone else here read it. I was not a fan. I read some reviews to see if I missed anything, and several people seemed to have walked away with a similar position as I did. Really interested in seeing some other perspectives though.

On the other hand, Soldier Sailor which was also recommended by them was exceptional. It was an easy read, especially considering I had sandwiched it between two denser novels, but it was the most moving to me personally. I'd recommend it to anyone, even if they are not personally interested in having children.

I know we're a small community, and it's unlikely enough people have read either of the above since there's so much out there, so please feel free to comment with your most recent reads that touch on feminism or women's issues and what you thought about them. Or just comment with general book recommendations? If we can do female authors or female protagonists, or some kind of relationship to women that would be cool, but also open to whatever you wanna share.

I think I've already mentioned children of time here, but always happy to rerecommend it. It's a book jam packed with commentary on sex, gender, and society.

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Not every week is good but there's something good in every week! Whatever is going well, tell us below

Feel free to mention any that aren't in the photo.

So many nice men in the world, and then some bad ones did this.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35273154

My comment for this was:

No one's mentioned bras and how they are significantly worse? Lets make arbitrary cup and band sizes, but then add in how each bra has a different shape and projection even in the same brand. Are you full on top, full on bottom, average, shallow? What about root width and height? Well you won't know if any bra will fit until you try, even changing cup and band sizes won't make a bra not made for your shape fit properly. Each brand does their own different sizing even in each bra, each global country has their own sizing system, and it is madness.

Straight up I have only been buying from Panache because I am sort of figuring out their system. I tried the sub a-bra-that-fits and their calculator put me in the wrong size (too big, 34F/FF UK) since I have less projection, so did Victoria's Secret (too small, 34DDD US) and every other store I tried to get measured in. So far Alexis, Ana, and Clara fit well with Evie being passable since I needed a strapless. I tried freya offbeat and the wires were too wide, I tried parfait and the cups were too big, fuck all of this really. I am 36E (UK) in Panache, but can easily be something else in a different bra. At one point 34G (chantelle) fit pretty well but tight. I need dumb bras but do also wear wireless sports bras when I am sick of it all.

I've always struggled with depression but had it really well managed for several years. I thought I'd cracked the code. But I'm going through perimenopause now and everything feels so... flat. I know it's not helping that I've fallen out of all my good habits that help the depression, but all of those things just feel so much harder than they did a few years ago. I'm so dang tired all the time.

Anyone else relate?

I got something similar after my cat but my hair has grown out a LOT since I came out and am thinking of getting it redone

just sharing pretty hair ideas, I'm open to opinions if you have any recommendations or knowledge I should know :)

not showing face but this is pretty close to the full vibes, though it was a lot more vibrant when it was new

We all lose our temper sometimes, when did you last lose yours?

It's not all bad! There's lots of positives to our section of the gender,spectrum what's great about it?

We've got through yet another week! We are incredible. Today's game is a classic. We're going to write a story one sentence at a time. Either reply to a comment below or start your own thread.

Note: The linked video is not required watching for this conversation, but is a very interesting history.

Do you wear glasses? Do you find them attractive on yourself or others?