Recently, WWAC writer Ray Sonne took one for the team and tried out Thinx period-proof underwear. This got a conversation going about the type of menstruation products out there and what this usually means for WWAC is “start a roundtable!” In fact, this topic got so many of us going that lifestyle editor, Ginnis, had…
WWAC Talks: Periods, Menstruation, Internal Bleeding, Pt. 1
Recently, WWAC writer Ray Sonne took one for the team and tried out Thinx, period-proof underwear. This got a conversation going about the type of menstruation products out there, and what this usually means for WWAC is “start a roundtable!” In fact, this topic got so many of us going that lifestyle editor, Ginnis, had…
#BatmanvSuperman: A Breakfast Cereal Civil War
After I reviewed General Mills’ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tie-in cereals, there was much crying and moaning from WWAC staff and Twitter passersby.
Interview with Colleen Coover & Paul Tobin of Bandette
As part of my New York Special Edition coverage I got to spend some time with Paul Tobin & Colleen Coover, the dynamic duo behind the multiply Eisner nominated series, Bandette. Everyone knows I love a good girl caper, so how could I resist interviewing these two? How would you describe Bandette? Paul Tobin: Just…
Interview with STRANGE NATION writer Paul Allor
Norma Park used to have a bright future in journalism. Then she uncovered the terrifying truth about a dangerous conspiracy involving aliens, Sasquatch and doomsday cults! Now Norma finds herself fired from her prestigious newspaper and working at the supermarket tabloid Strange Nation. But nothing will keep Norma from sharing her terrible knowledge with the world! In Strange Nation writer…
Holy Neon Pits, Batgirl! WWAC Talks Body Hair
Last month, Claire Napier discussed the taboo topic of … female body hair! Lately, some ladies are doing such scandalous things as growing out their armpit hair and even dying it bright colors. This month, we are all jumping in on the body hair discussion in the vein of our On Make-up and Femininity: WWAC Talks…
Movies that Shaped Me: Labyrinth
Labyrinth Directed by Jim Henson Written by Dennis Lee, Jim Henson (story), Terry Jones (screenplay) Starring: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud PG, 101 minutes 1986 On June 27th, 1986, I had been seven years old for exactly nine days when my parents took me to see Labyrinth in the theater. It was a foregone conclusion that we would go….
Drink Your Comics: Convergence!
So everyone is talking about DC’s New 49, I mean…er, Convergence, these past few months as DC attempts to diversify their lines. In celebration of what I am sure is a well-intentioned attempt to stop fridging female characters and glossing over characters who should be canonically bisexual and preventing lesbian characters from marrying their partners,…
WWAC Warrior Lela Gwenn: Rice is My New Bae
So last month I told y’all about my new approach to my endo: I’ve gone vegan. Gluten free. Soy free.
On Make-up and Femininity: WWAC Talks Make-Up
Make-up seems pretty quotidian, but it is a loaded sociocultural issue especially when you feel like it’s something you have to do to be female enough. The WWAC folk got together to discuss how our relationships to make-up and how it’s never quite so easy as yay/nay. We hope our contemplations will spur your own, and…
Magical Make-up and Lighting Tips for Girls On Film
We have some big things underway at WWAC! Some of them require us to play a little dress-up. While discussing some tips for looking your best on camera, we decided we would share the knowledge and seek some more. Got any additional tips, share in the comments below!