Welcome to the Beauty of a Woman BlogFest VII!
Each year we gather here to celebrate real beauty and the beauty of sexuality, however we define them. Once again, this years’ contributors have blown me away with their insightful, funny, compelling and, at times, heart-wrenching posts.
I started the fest seven years ago, in response to the incredible support I received after writing about my experience with an eating disorder. Thanks to you all—everyone who participates as a reader and/or writer—it’s become something far better: a wave of positivity that impacts people around the world. If you’ve ever felt “less than” for looking or behaving a particular way, struggled to embrace your full self or wished to change society’s limiting definitions or beliefs around beauty or sexuality, this festival is for you.
Here’s how it works!
Click the links below to read participants’ contributions, which are divide into two categories: Original (real beauty in general) and Girl Boner (the beauty of sexuality). Read them all in order, jump around or choose only those that most strike you. When a post does resonate with you, consider leaving a comment and/or sharing the link with your friends and followers.
To get raffle points and potentially win a prize, do the following by 11pm PST March 9th:
- After you’ve read at least a few posts, comment below: 2 points
- Share this page on Twitter and/or Instagram, adding the hashtag #BOAW2018: 2 points each (max. 4 points)
- Read and comment on all posts in the original and/or Girl Boner category: 5 points per category (max. 10 points)
- *Let me know you did so in a comment below or by PM.
- Read and comment on all posts in both categories: an additional 5 points
- *Let me know you did so in a comment below or by PM.
- Visit the prize page here and leave a comment: 2 points
- If you contributed a blog post, you’ll receive 5 points for that awesomeness!
Prizes!
Huge thanks to our prize sponsors, who’ve graciously donated spectacular goodies! We’re giving away handmade bags, original artworks, a professional manuscript evaluation, beauty and styling services, health and pleasure subscriptions, luxurious novelty toys and a spicy book! I’ll announce winners on my blog next week. For much more on the prizes, CLICK HERE.
#BOAW2018 Contributions
Original Category
- You’re So Cute When You’re Mad BOAW2018, by Jennifer Silva Redmond
- Laugh Lines Make the Best Wrinkles #BOAW2018, by Kassandra Lamb
- Birthing beauty (#BOAW2018), by Audrey Kalman
- #BOAW2018: 10 (Unusual) Things That Make Me Feel Beautiful, by Jess Witkins
- Expanding the Definition of Beauty This #BOAW2018, by Amelia Burke-Garcia
- Okay now it’s my turn to tell you a few things about aging #BOAW2018, by Heidi Mastrogiovanni
- 10 Reasons Why You Must View Your Body as a Force, Not a Failure, by Sara Grey
- Beauty Is Not Pain, by Erica De Sutter
- What is the Beauty of a Woman? #BOAW2018, by Lynn Kelley
- The Beauty of Community #BOAW2018, by Shan Jeniah Burton
- The Beauty of Time #BOAW2018, by Diana Beebe
- Knowing Me Naked – a tribute to my birthday suit, by Amanda Critchon
- Beauty Metamorphosis-My Life Lessons by Swati Singh
- Taking Care of Our Girls – Beauty of a Woman #BOAW2018, by Tiffany A. White
- Life Lessons From Mom, by Steve Auger
- Precious Things Like Pirate Hats, by Maeve Thunderchild
- Traveling Solo: Lessons Learned From Loose Rocks in the Himalayas, by Tamar for Musa Masala
- Call Me Rachel: #BOAW2018, by RAS Jacobson
Girl Boner Category
- Unapologetically Me, by Wriggly Kitty
- Who Knew My Muse Was a Bit of a “Slut”, by Kassandra Lamb aka Jessica Dale
- A Woman’s Most Hated Annual Appointment, by Aurora Jean Alexander
- A Movement in the Making: Girl Boner, by KM Huber
- Feminism and Submission: Kinky Coexistence #BOAW2018, by Kitt Crescendo
- She: Poetry for #BOAW2018: Girl Boner Edition, by Shan Jeniah Burton
- The Beauty Of A Young Widows Libido BOAW2018, by Dee via Natalie Hartford’s blog
- How Do I Start Exploring BDSM and Kink? #BOAW, by Mona Darling
- The Beauty of Femmes, by Dr. Vixenne
- #BOAW2018 – A Gift to Myself, by Tabitha Rayne
- The Vulnerability of Orgasm #BOAW2018, by Elizabeth Mitchell
- The Hidden Beauty Within, by Maeve Thunderchild
- What makes sexuality beautiful?… Acceptance, by Stacey Herrera
- The Beauty of My Masochism, by Victoria Blisse
#WOMENKICKASS Twitter Party
Yes, there’s more! Join us on Twitter this Wednesday from 7-8pm PST for a thematic #womenkickass party hosted by the ever awesome Artemis Motion Pictures! We’ll gab about the fest, real beauty and more. Simply head to Twitter and search for the hashtag or find tips and instructions here.
When have you felt beautiful lately? What’s helped you embrace your sexuality? What do you think of #BOAW2018?
I read about this over at Kitt’s place on The Inner Wild Kat, and love that you’re doing this. Her post was truly inspirational and on point. Thanks so much for making 2018 the year of the woman! Hugs…RO
Kitt is spectacular! So glad her words stuck you so. Big thanks for stopping by, RO!
I think the same of you, August. ❤️
Awww, thanks RO! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this fest.
Not getting much else done today, but I sure am having fun reading everyone’s posts!
Yay, so glad you’re enjoying, Kassandra!
Woot! Read through every post and loved them all. Totally digging BOAW! Thanks again, August.
You’re awesome, Kitt! Thanks for infusing so much magic into BOAW!
It was so good to wake up to all the lovely comments. Thank you, beautiful ladies!
I read 4 posts yesterday night and then slept. Those 4 posts were so inspiring.
Today’s goal – Read the rest of them!
Truly speaking, a writer’s best gift is when readers pour the love. I have gotten my reward.
P.S. I want this blogfest to happen quarterly!
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying your experience, Swati!! You’re so right about having our work read. Reading yours was a gift, too!
PS Ha, maybe someday! I like how you think. ?
I’m enjoying the BOAW fest so much. Still making my way through the posts. I’m not sure how to leave a comment on Amelia’s site. Ah, the challenges of technology!
I love hearing that, Lynn! And no sweat– I couldn’t figure that out either! LOL Tumblr sites aren’t often as comment-friendly, but thanks so much for trying.
Really enjoying reading a post or three every day. This is such a great group of women (and men) who are quietly (or not) changing the world and accepting themselves!
So well said, Jennifer, and I agree about the group!
August, I didn’t do something right. I want to link up, but I don’t know how. Can you help me? Here is my post for #BOAW2018.
https://wp.me/p86Olm-5ha
XORASJ
I’ve added you! Thanks for the lovely and thoughtful contribution! XO
I’ve been such a good girl. LOL I shared this page on Twitter and Instagram adding the hashtag. I read all posts and commented on all of them (which permitted comments). I definitely shared each one on Twitter and Google+
I visited the prize page and left a comment, and you know my post.
This is a great blog fest, once again, August!
Thanks to you and Erica we all had tons of fun and even made new friends and connections. There are so many admirably strong women here!
It’s all so exciting!
You are a rockstar, AJ! Thanks so much for engaging with and supporting everyone so beautifully – and again for your terrific post! I’m really glad you’ve had fun and connected with new friends.
I completely forgot about commenting here. I approached reading the posts as I approach many things: a little bit at a time. I finished last night. What an inspiring collection of stories and ideas. A great celebration of beauty!
Thank you once again for pulling me back in! Beauty of a Woman Blogfest means so much to so many and that’s all because of you and your beauty, August.
This fest has been amazing. I’ve loved reading the posts and everyone’s lovely comments! So inspiring!
I did it! I read them all. in both categories. I shared on Twitter and Facebook, and contributed a post to each.
And I learned a great deal, healed, laughed, cried, and was sheltered in the sacred feminine.
Thank you, August! There may never be a year I need this more.