claire-lampen

Claire Lampen


Claire Lampen is a lifestyle reporter who covers sex, gender, and reproductive rights. Formerly a Fulbright fellow, she has published work with Vogue, Gizmodo, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, the BBC, Vice, Marie Claire, and more.

what is–abstinence

Understanding ‘abstinence,’ the Trump administration’s favorite sex-ed buzzword

Not everyone will agree on what just constitutes abstinence—or its benefits.

On Jun 17, 2018 by Claire Lampen

Jeff Sessions

Jeff Sessions is hell-bent on keeping women unsafe

Denying asylum to domestic violence victims is par for his women-devaluing course.

On Jun 12, 2018 by Claire Lampen

how effective is spermicide

Spermicide: The birth control option no one ever talks about

It isn't as popular as the condom—and for good reason.

On Jun 10, 2018 by Claire Lampen

ladies get paid discrimination

How a feminist startup is bouncing back after being sued by men for discrimination

Ladies Get Paid isn't going to let MRAs deter them from destroying the wage gap.

On Jun 5, 2018 by Claire Lampen

Wear Orange Day Weekend

Here’s why people will be wearing orange this weekend

We need to keep drawing attention to gun violence.

On Jun 1, 2018 by Claire Lampen

how to break up with someone

A guide to breaking up with someone without being a jerk

Breaking up is hard to do—but not impossible.

On May 20, 2018 by Claire Lampen

how to tell if a tinder profile is fake

How to avoid getting duped by a Tinder bot

Spot the bot and get back to flirting with real people.

On May 18, 2018 by Claire Lampen

freelee

The paradoxical, off-the-grid life of Freelee the Banana Girl

The Instagram influencer has receded into the jungle to live naked, free, and raw.

On May 16, 2018 by Claire Lampen

metoo poster

You don’t have call #MeToo by its name to recognize its power

Cosby jurors say #MeToo didn't influence them—but is that truly possible?

On May 3, 2018 by Claire Lampen

how to ask for a raise

How to skirt the gender pay gap and get that raise

It's time you get what you deserve.

On Apr 28, 2018 by Claire Lampen

Supreme Court of the United States, 2017

The fate of the Muslim ban lies with conservative justices

Opening arguments began today in Trump's SCOTUS case—and things are already getting heated.

On Apr 25, 2018 by Claire Lampen

Woman holding don't get raped sign

Denim Day takes on a more vital meaning in the #MeToo era

Here's how to show support for sexual assault survivors today—and every day.

On Apr 25, 2018 by Claire Lampen

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their new son

Kate Middleton’s postpartum look sums up our untenable expectations for women

Posing with a gracious smile and a blowout is a lot to ask hours after giving birth.

On Apr 24, 2018 by Claire Lampen

Mario Batali, Louis CK and Matt Lauer with Nope across their faces

Men befallen by #MeToo are already scheming for redemption—and I’m not buying it

Louis C.K. and Matt Lauer are reportedly plotting comebacks but haven't shown any culpability.

On Apr 20, 2018 by Claire Lampen

is tinder safe

How safe is Tinder, really?

It's an app for meeting strangers and you log in via Facebook, so...

On Apr 14, 2018 by Claire Lampen