

Roosh Valizadeh Accused of Rape*
Roosh Valizadeh is one of the world’s most infamous misogynists. If you haven’t heard of him, you can read about him in his own disgusting words on his blog or look at the descriptions in one of his Bang Guides which give advice about how to easily bed women—advice that dangerously flirts with outright descriptions of date rape. Roosh canceled in-person meetings with his male supporters (a group he calls The Return of Kings) last week due to protests from feminist groups an


How Abuse Affects Your Gut Health
My forthcoming Idiot’s Guide to the Healthy Gut Diet (due out in May 2016) inspired this week’s blog post. So many of us are recovering from trauma that affects our health. The truth is, there are ways we can reclaim our health and vitality. We just have to be willing to make some lifestyle changes. It’s no secret that emotional trauma and stress take a toll on your health. Whether you’ve endured abuse or had a horrific week at work, your body registers the blow. Your


A Short Love Letter for Father’s Day
Photo: Dad and me, April 1974 A girl’s father is the yardstick by which she’ll measure all the other men in her life. Without my...











