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.

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Toxic shock syndrome doesn’t just strike women and tampon users

Let's break down the myths and truths about TSS.

On Apr 12, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Bill Cosby returns to court—this time, in the wake of #MeToo

Cosby is the first high-profile celebrity to go to court since the movement erupted.

On Apr 10, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Not all menstrual cups are created equal

Here are the best cups for every body and every period.

On Apr 4, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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I got wasted to see if sex could cure my hangover

Because there's only one way to find out.

On Mar 27, 2018 by Claire Lampen

Child with 'show 'em big kids, i'm right behind you' sign at March For Our Lives

March for Our Lives gives me hope for the midterm elections

The young people are ready to 'vote them out.'

On Mar 26, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Sex proves itself useful, cures headaches

Goodbye, Excedrin!

On Mar 25, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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The fate of fake abortion clinics now lies in the hands of SCOTUS

Justices will decide if giving women false information is considered 'free speech.'

On Mar 19, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Sex workers and advocates explain why the House’s online sex-trafficking bill is bulls**t

The way to curb trafficking isn't by putting more girls on the streets.

On Mar 3, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Women running sex tech companies deal with an abhorrent amount of harassment

Men, apparently, can't handle women making products for themselves.

On Feb 27, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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What to know about the student-led protests against gun violence

There are two national walkouts and a march currently planned.

On Feb 23, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Everything you ever wanted to know about sex in the Olympic Villages

Confine thousands of hyped, ultra-fit young people—and, of course, they're going to get it on.

On Feb 18, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Do not share child porn to catch a predator—it’s a crime

A recent Facebook Messenger incident shows that it doesn't pay to play detective.

On Feb 8, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Queer star Jiz Lee is breaking every porn stereotype to make the industry better

Lee has been dubbed an icon and 'androgynous gender warrior.'

On Feb 3, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Womyn, womxn, and women: What’s the real difference?

It all boils down to inclusivity.

On Feb 2, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Everything you need to know about the anti-harassment initiative Time’s Up

Time's Up isn't a Golden Globes trend—it's doing real work for a permanent change.

On Jan 10, 2018 by Claire Lampen