on beauty 2 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23 🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Makeup Skincare Aging Having a complicated relationship with beauty is common among women. Women often feel pressured by beauty influencers and marketing to adhere to certain standards. The societal expectations of feminine beauty can lead to harmful behaviors and self-criticism.
all girls are real 5 implied HN points • 08 Feb 23 Advancements in technology like AI and deepfakes have the potential to impact society and relationships. The rise of AI-generated women in porn raises questions about desire and consent. The increasing presence of artificial women in media blurs the lines between reality and simulation, impacting perceptions of beauty and intimacy.
on simulated companionship 3 HN points • 04 Mar 23 🎭️ Culture Art Technology Society Psychology Literature AI companions like Samantha can help people with loneliness and romance. Simulated companionships can be a substitute for real relationships for some, leading to detachment from reality. The rise of AI-human relationships may lead to a future where talking to AI beings is common and accepted.
faildaughter 4 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22 Women are often judged harshly for engaging in acts of perceived self-degradation. Male sexuality is often revered while female sexuality is viewed as shameful. Societal expectations of femininity and masculinity can lead to harmful stereotypes and judgments.
transcending woman-ness 4 implied HN points • 11 Oct 22 Being a 21st century woman involves transcending human limitations through emerging technologies. The beauty industry heavily influences women to modify their bodies to conform to societal standards of beauty. Women often undergo biological and physical transformations within societal norms, without truly challenging existing structures.
on monsters 2 HN points • 30 Jan 23 Putting someone else's ambitions above your own is not the same as pursuing your own dreams. Not many women become 'art monsters' because they often prioritize supporting others over their own creative pursuits. Society's expectations often make it challenging for women to prioritize their art and work above traditional roles like motherhood and wifehood.
cryopreserving hope 1 HN point • 07 Apr 23 🏥 Health & Wellness Fertility Reproductive Health Women's Health Understanding the limitations and realities of egg freezing is crucial for women's reproductive planning. Egg freezing does not guarantee high success rates of live births, especially as women age. The ideal scenario for egg freezing success involves starting at a younger age and retrieving a higher number of healthy eggs.
❤️🔥 13 things I'm thinking about this week (#1) 1 implied HN point • 01 Mar 23 🎭️ Culture Literature Health & Wellness Art & Illustration Fashion & Beauty Music Replika AI banned erotic roleplay between humans and AIs, sparking varied reactions from users. Estetrol, a natural estrogen, shows promise for safer birth control and hormone replacement therapy compared to synthetic options. Lip oils in makeup industry are being scrutinized for their value and effectiveness compared to traditional lip gloss.
❤️🔥 13 things I'm thinking about this week (#2) 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23 🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Literature Film Fashion Profiles Vaginal microbiome startups offer at-home kits to study bacteria for health benefits. A book recommendation - 'Sweet Days of Discipline' by Fleur Jaggy about girlhood and obsession. Computer scientist Scott Aaronson on AI safety and fascination with artificial intelligence.