Maureen Shaw

Sometimes self-confidence is the best revenge. In October 2011, Emma Holten discovered that her ex-boyfriend had published private, naked pictures of her online. She had, as she wrote for Hysteria, "become one of the thousands, hundreds of…

Kids these days! Two 13-year-old girls are proving that youth doesn't equal ignorance with their inspiring, not to mention successful, campaign to amend Ontario's sexual health curriculum.   We Give Consent, led by Toronto eighth-graders Tessa Hill…

Newsflash: Poorly photoshopping Bruce Jenner's face on a woman's body isn't a creative way to sell magazines. In fact, it's more than uncreative: It's transphobic.  The latest issue of InTouch Weekly features what appears to be a doctored photo of…

Hollywood icon and alleged sexual abuser Woody Allen is making another comeback. The director — renowned for his decades of award-winning films but dogged by a controversial marriage to his ex-wife's adopted daughter and allegations that he sexually…

America's ass obsession has reared its NSFW head again. As pop culture's fascination with butts continued to blossom in 2014 — thanks in part to certain celebrity derrières, Kim Kardashian and Nicki Minaj being notable butt ambassadors, and songs…

Red carpet season is upon us, which means we get to experience all the glitz, glamor and of course body shaming of Hollywood from the comfort of our couches. While award shows, like this Sunday's Golden Globes, are meant to honor the entertainment…

Claire Huxtable is standing by her man. Phylicia Rashad, who played Claire Huxtable opposite Bill Cosby's Heathcliff in The Cosby Show, has been embroiled in controversy this week after vehemently defending her former co-star against rape…

Tattoos aren't just for artistic expression and decoration, anymore. They're also helping transform lives. Basma Hameed is using her tattoo artistry skills and expertise in micropigment implantation to help give new life to burn victims. Patients…

Masturbation is one of life's greatest, albeit underrated, gifts. But more often than not, it remains a taboo topic of conversation, ranking up high on "what not to discuss at a dinner party" list. Sure, celebs like Anna Kendrick, Nicki…

The U.K. just took a bold stand against that most inane iteration of beauty standards — the thigh gap. After receiving complaints about an Urban Outfitters U.K. ad featuring an extremely thin model in mesh panties, the U.K.'s Advertising Standards…

Could this new jewelry line help protect women against sexual assault? The latest in wearable technology, Stiletto by Secure Couture, is being touted as "seriously smart personal security" perfect for women at risk of stalking, domestic violence or…

There's not much Nicki Minaj won't talk about, and now we can add abortion to that list of taboo topics she's not afraid to take on. The Pinkprint artist bared all in the latest issue of Rolling Stone, on stands Friday, including details about the…

Mo'ne Davis is living proof of how powerful girls can be when they're given ample opportunity and resources to chase their dreams. The 13-year-old Little League champion, who became an overnight celebrity in August, was awarded the Associated Press…

Man-spreading: It's a thing. But depending on who you ask, it's either an awful display of male privilege or a biological necessity. Transportation authorities, at least, seem to be erring on the side of public nuisance, with New York's Metropolitan…

An unauthorized Taco Bell commercial featuring what appeared to be a gay couple made headlines earlier this month when it was "leaked" on YouTube. The problem? It wasn't made by Taco Bell.  That could have been the end of the story, but in a happy…

Forget what you think you know about gun culture in America. Men, as it turns out, aren't the only ones toting their weapons.  Exhibit A: Photographer Shelley Calton's photo series "Concealed," which features women proudly posing with their guns.…

The Columbia University student accused of raping Emma Sulkowicz, aka "Mattress Girl," has finally spoken out in his own defense. In a Dec. 21 interview with the New York Times, Paul Nungesser publicly declared his innocence and attempted to…

Benjamin Fredrickson has discovered a powerful tool in the fight against queer sex worker stigmas: his camera lens. The photographer's honest and often-graphic images capture his years as a sex worker in the Midwest and, in the process, his…

2014 is almost over, which means it's time to reflect on the past 12 months and think about what we've learned so we don't make the same mistakes next year. Luckily, women don't have to do much soul-searching on this front, thanks to the many wise…