Next up on our Sunday list of real-life spinsters comes the Lady of the Lamp… 9. Florence Nightingale Famous for her role in the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale revolutionized how nursing was seen and practiced, especially regarding the treatment of soldiers during foreign wars. She was also a gifted mathematician, and turned her keen and […]
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg I debated for a while about whether or not to put this book on the American Spinster review list. There are no genuine spinsters in the story, unless you count Sipsey (who had an adopted son), but ultimately I couldn’t ignore how well the […]
5 Answers to the Question “Why Don’t You Have Kids?” If you’re over 25 and don’t have kids, you’ve probably heard this question before. And you’ll probably hear it again at regular intervals for the next 20 years. It can be difficult to answer such a personal (and often rude) question, so here are 5 […]
Each Sunday for the next two months, The American Spinster will be counting down our list of Top Ten Real-Life Spinsters. These brief biographies will examine the lives of extraordinary single, childfree women who left their mark on the world and made a name for themselves in history. Starting the list of is Joan of […]
I’m so happy about the release of The American Spinster’s new (free) mini ebook that I decided to hold a giveaway to share it! A Single Woman’s Guide to Creating Your Future Home Now shows you how to stop dreaming and start enjoying your living space no matter what your budget or circumstances are. Spinsters, […]
Please note that this article deals almost exclusively with the healthcare needs of biological (cis) females, and does not address the needs of trans women, trans men, or intersex people. It also does not address the differences in healthcare and medical treatment across the racial spectrum. While these are vital topics very worthy of discussion, […]
This is a question that keeps coming up time and time again as we continue to wade through the waters of women’s health. Now the obvious answer is “Yes, someone can believe in whatever ideas they want to, regardless of how well they line up or how severely they contradict one another.” But the underlying […]
No, for the very last time, you are not paying me to have sex. Most of you probably remember several years ago when Rush Limbaugh declared that Sandra Fluke was a ‘slut’ who wanted taxpayers to pay her to have sex. Fluke was making the case for contraceptives to be covered by healthcare, which would […]
Two studies have come to light in the past year that have made a splash in women’s health. And the controversy they’ve generated has opened a door into the hushed history of birth control… The Studies 1. What Women Have Been Saying All Along The first resulted in data that simply showed that depression was […]
” alt=”Top 10 Things Every Single Woman Should Do” width=”735″ height=”1102″ /> How to have a meaningful life without kids – Part 5/5 – Keep Your Focus on the Endgame. Or, Don’t get too sidetracked by the mini-quests. Do you ever play a video game, and get so wrapped up in a side quest that […]