If you’ve heard the phrase “mercury in retrograde” in the last few weeks and known what that means without having … More
Author: What the F Magazine
What the F is a student publication at the University of Michigan that focuses on intersectional feminism, women's health, and experiences. Check out our website and issues of our latest magazines at bit.ly/whatthefmagazine
When Sexual Assault Goes Viral
On October 16th, the day after the #MeToo movement’s second anniversary as a viral phenomenon, I decided to post a … More
First Times and Good Times: An Open Letter to Those Curious About Sex
The first time I bought condoms, I tossed them in a grocery basket with pita chips, Goldfish, and two Blue … More
3 Things You Need to Know About the First All Women Space Walk
October 28th, 2019 was a groundbreaking day for women in STEM. If you haven’t had the chance to read about … More
How Many Calories are in a Soul?
[TW: This short story discusses eating disorders and body dysmorphia] The place was just as Melanie remembered it, but maybe … More
Giving the Spotlight to “Big Feminine Energy”
One day, while scrolling through Instagram, I came across an intriguing post from podcaster, speaker, writer, and feminist, Oenone Forbat, … More
11 Things You Need to Know Before Using a Menstrual Cup
A menstrual or period cup is a bendable, silicone, cup-shaped object intended to make monthly menstruation more manageable for people … More
Bisexual (In)visibility
Every time I come out to someone as bisexual, I look at their eyebrows. It’s a no-fail strategy to see … More
The Beginning of the End: Part I
As I begin my third year on staff at What The F, and my first year as editor of our … More
Never Say This to Someone With an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders (ED’s) affect millions of people all over the world; people of all genders, races, ethnicities and cultures become … More
