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Let\u2019s get right to it.<\/h3>\n

Here we go.<\/p>\n

1. Unpainted toenails are the bomb-diggity.<\/h4>\n

Seriously. They are.<\/p>\n

I understand having stained nails from former polish experiments (and why this might prevent us from going bare), but trust me when I say there is almost no better feeling than wonderfully cared for and\u00a0pedicured<\/a>\u00a0feet with unpainted piggies to gaze at as your yoga practice drishti. Try it.<\/p>\n

2. I like my grays.<\/h4>\n

When I tell people that I let my hair go natural for several reasons\u2014one of which was that I had no idea if I even had any gray hair\u2014only to discover that I have several, I get the same reaction nearly every time: looks of sad empathy.<\/p>\n

Then this switches to puzzlement when I relay with a sincere smile across my face that I love them.<\/p>\n

To me, they are marks of my life aging perfectly along with my spirit and mind. To me, they are sexy and womanly and the funniest thing of all? I\u2019m so proud of my grays, but, most of the time, no one even notices them.<\/p>\n

3. Confidence really is sexy.<\/h4>\n

Okay, to be fair, we probably have all heard this one, but many of us still need to put it into practice in our own lives: finding the joy and love for the bodies we inhabit\u2014in this moment, right now\u2014is not only liberating, it promotes confidence, which is\u00a0damn sexy.<\/em><\/p>\n

4. We might be able to rock kids\u2019 shoes.<\/h4>\n

This one is for the ladies who wear a size eight or under: we can wear some kids\u2019 shoes.<\/p>\n

I just discovered this when taking my daughter for a new pair of tennis shoes\u2014even New Balances in the kids\u2019 shoe stores will fit a woman\u2019s size eight or less.<\/p>\n

The best part is that the shoes are exactly the stinkin\u2019 same\u2014but the price isn\u2019t (that\u2019s a lot less).<\/p>\n

5. It\u2019s okay to like sex.<\/a><\/h4>\n

Alright, this is another one that hopefully we know\u2014but do we really?<\/p>\n

Our society wants to make women who enjoy and seek sex appear as something shameful or sinful\u2014well, I\u2019m here to let all women know that it\u2019s okay to be into sex.<\/p>\n

6. It\u2019s okay to have never read\u00a050 Shades of Grey.<\/em><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s also perfectly fine to have read it, but I\u2019ve never read this book and, guess what? I don\u2019t give a damn.<\/p>\n

7. Being single is awesome.<\/h4>\n

I\u2019ve been in a relationship since I was 14 (I\u2019m married to him now). I\u2019ve been told before that I don\u2019t have the ability\u2014coming from this place\u2014to say that it\u2019s awesome to be single. However, I disagree.<\/p>\n

Yes, being in a relationship is amazing. Yet, being single because we haven\u2019t met the right partner\u2014what the hell is wrong with that too?<\/p>\n

Nothing, that\u2019s what.<\/p>\n

8. We can be feminine feminists.<\/h4>\n

Yes we can wear red lipstick and frilly dresses and still hop up onto our soapboxes to sing the power of the female.<\/p>\n

Here, read\u00a0<\/a>this.<\/a>
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9. We don\u2019t owe anyone emoticons, apologies or exclamation points!<\/h4>\n

My college minor was in sociology and one of the most fascinating things I studied was that women often belittle themselves and make themselves appear less superior, even in their writing styles.<\/p>\n

So we want to use an exclamation mark? Then use it!<\/p>\n

At the same time, it can be empowering to pay more attention to how and where we use language\u2014both verbal and written\u2014to appease others or make ourselves seem less aggressive.<\/p>\n

10. We should \u201cstand like a man.\u201d<\/h4>\n

Men often stand with their feet planted firmly hip-width apart or wider\u2014and this is a stance that not only conveys confidence, it encourages it within your body. (It\u2019s a science-y, physiology thing. Google it.)<\/p>\n

Taking note of our postures\u2014and how they can be used to make us come across as smaller (and I\u2019m not talking about actual, physical size)\u2014is one huge way to get in touch with personal power and confidence.<\/p>\n

For one day, try standing with feet apart and arms to the sides. (And see how it feels.)<\/a>\u00a0
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Bonus:<\/em>\u00a0It\u2019s cool to like Disney princesses.<\/p>\n

At least, it\u2019s absolutely stellar to like this one: Princess Merida from Brave.<\/p>\n