Inspire Archives

Coming of Age

A Diva Outside the Box

“You can’t do that!” said Samantha. We sat in her kitchen in São Paulo, Brazil, drinking tea and talking about my booklet for girls ‘A

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Menstruation

Is Menstruation Odorless?

Yes! it is! You read it right. So why do most people think of menstrual blood as ‘smelly’? (Do you?) Why are there ads-galore trying

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Women's Wisdom

Meaning of Life

The surprising, profound, and insightful question “What is the Meaning of Life?” was sent to me by the Excellence Reporter, a publication that collects answers to

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Women's Wisdom

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

People around the world fear the dark. Children are afraid of monsters under the bed, and adults – of monsters wielding political power. But wait,

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