Early Menopause Gave Me a Dating Superpower
Single and in her early 40s, the author discovered newfound confidence in her romantic relationships once she embraced her truth: No biological timetable meant freedom.
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Women of a Certain Age Don’t Have to Settle
Middle-aged women are among the most educated, confident, and self-sufficient today. So why is it so hard to find a healthy, enduring romantic relationship?
Raped, Abused, and Ignored: Disabled Women Are Invisible Victims
Eighty-three percent of disabled women experience rape or abuse, often at the hands of caretakers. And without a way to report their violations, the perps frequently go unpunished.
Middle-Aged Women and the Men Who Disdain Them
Novelist Yann Moix says women 50 and over are invisible to him. But should our visibility really rely on whether men like him desire us?
Does My Young Autistic Son Know It’s His Birthday?
On the eve of her son’s 10th birthday—his first living away from home—the writer grapples with her changing expectations for him as she contemplates his future.
What It’s Like to Plan Your Mother’s Funeral
A few years ago, doctors told the writer her sick mother wouldn’t survive the night—they were wrong. She’s prepared for her funeral, but how can you prepare for what comes after?
Do I Want to Futz With My Face?
Julie Klam likes her frown lines. And her laugh lines. And her crow’s-feet. Even as her friends and doctors are embracing Botox and Restylane. Is she wrong to resist?
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To Squat or Not to Squat? (That Really Is the Question)
At 47, the writer has made peace with the fact that no amount of healthy dieting and working out will help her lose weight. So why does she do it?
Did Lily Tomlin Inspire the ‘American Pie’ Director’s Feminist Awakening?
‘Grandma’ writer-director Paul Weitz talks with DAME about the Anita Hill hearings, leaving bro-hood behind, and raising the next generation of women.