4 Traditionally Male-Dominated Sports Becoming More Popular With Women
Equality for women has come a long way in the past 50 years, and there are few places that this is more apparent than in the sporting world. It wasn’t […]
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Sports
Why We Need More Women In Surfing
The ocean is wide and can accommodate any gender, race, or color. Unfortunately, people’s racism and sexism have prevented certain people from enjoying riding the waves. Women were not seen […]
Creativity
New Book “She Plays We Win” Captures The Spirit Of Young Female Athletes In Stunning Photos
If you are an avid GTHQ reader and have been for some time, you will be familiar with the work of photographer Christin Rose and her badass project ‘She Plays […]
Interviews
Rachael Rapinoe Looks To Revolutionize Pro Sports With Her Athlete-Empowered CBD Brand Mendi
The surname Rapinoe is today easily one of the most recognizable names in professional sports in the United States. And while two-time Women’s World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist […]
Lifestyle
What To Look For In A Mattress For Athletes
While getting a good night’s sleep is essential for everyone to perform well in their daily life, athletes require far more care. The lifestyle of an athlete takes more energy […]
Contributors, Sports
Why The Spotlight On Female Athletes Must Be More Than Just A Passing “Moment”
By Emma Zimmerman The December 2nd issue of Sports Illustrated featured Joe Burrow, the recipient of the 2019 Heisman Trophy for best college football player. Joe’s story was both well-written […]
Body Image
CBS’ ‘We Need To Talk’ Show Launches Series Examining Body Image In Female Athletes
If you haven’t yet tuned into CBS Sports’ show ‘We Need To Talk’, it’s time to catch up! The series discusses important issues and cultural events that are happening in […]
Working Women
Six Incredibly Inspiring, Intelligent And Successful Women You Need To Know About
Throughout history, women have continued to show their vast influence and intelligence in a number of different areas. However, sometimes these brilliant women are lost to the depths of history, […]
Sports
Iranian Journalist Launches Online Magazine To Increase The Visibility Of Muslim Women In Sports
During the Rio Olympics in 2016, we saw some powerful images of female athletes wearing the hijab competing in various events. One image in particular, of an Egyptian volleyball player […]
Sports
Get Familiar With “SheShreds” – The Extreme Sports Brand Fostering Sisterhood Among Female Athletes
It is a brand that was created as “an act of rebellion”, as stated on the website. SheShreds is not your average sportswear range, it is a market disrupter that […]
Sports
The Inspiring Moments From The 2016 Rio Paralympics That Deserve More Media Attention
In case you missed it, the 2016 Rio Paralympics closed out with a momentous ceremony on Sunday, September 18. Yes, we know it was the same night as the Prime […]
Interviews, Sports
‘She Plays, We Win’ Photo Series Showcases The Next Generation Of Young Female Athletes
We are big believers in the phrase: “you can’t be what you can’t see”, penned by The Children’s Defense Fund founder Marian Wright Edelman. It holds a lot of meaning […]
Sports
Meet The Women Attempting To Make History On The High Seas In Rowing
We were all inspired by Olympic swimmer and all-round badass Diana Nyad who at the age of 64 finally realized a lifelong goal to swim across the Cuba to Florida […]
Sports
‘Lift Like A Girl’ Video Showing How Stereotypes Of Female Athletes Need To End
The overwhelmingly positive response to the Always ‘Like A Girl’ commercial shown at the Superbowl recently proves this is a much-needed conversation to have. The stereotype that doing anything like […]
Sports
Youth Olympics Promotes Campaign To Combat Eating Disorders In Young Athletes
Being an Olympic-level athlete is one of the most prestigious honors anyone in the sports field can achieve. And while some men and women instantly become home-town heroes overnight because […]