Our Instagram feeds have the power to change and influence our perceptions of not only ourselves, but the world that we live in; a world which is so often filled with internalised misogyny, racism and […]
‘Let’s Get Talking’: a committed ethic or an empty slogan?
In May 2019, CNN reported that we were at the beginning of a global mental health revolution. In January 2020, ITV launched a ‘mental wellness initiative’ labelled ‘Britain Get Talking’. Just over a year later, […]
The Best Vegan Easter Eggs on the Market 2021
Pretty much every supermarket sells some sort of dairy-free Easter eggs, but how do you select one if they’re not trademarked with popular brands? Here’s a few favourites so you can make sure your dairy-free […]
The Perfect Easter Bakes
For all you chocolate lovers out there, Easter is probably one of your favourite holidays of the year. For a good few months now, we have seen the supermarket shelves become increasingly flooded with sweet […]
Endometriosis: how raising awareness can improve diagnostic delay and mental health
As I reflect on Endometriosis Awareness month, I am always surprised about how little people know about a condition that affects around 200 million people worldwide – an equal amount to women suffering with diabetes. […]
Sarah Everard You Do Not Walk Alone
On the 3rd of March 2021, 33-year-old Sarah Everard walked home after leaving a friend’s house around 9pm. Sarah’s route home consisted of main roads, busy streets and well-lit paths, the typical thing young women […]
June 21st: do you feel the pressure to ‘look good’ post-lockdown?
Tw: discussions of weight Can you believe it has been a year since we last admired crazy Otley Run costumes? But the hiatus is finally set to end. The roadmap out of lockdown has been […]
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Ladies… Put your Hands up if you’re in Pain
Two years, three ultrasound scans, multiple doctor’s appointments and many ‘press two to find out test results’ later, I have received a diagnosis: endometriosis. This condition is one that affects 1 in 10 women and […]
Real Talk about Contraception
A woman I know recently had surgery. An unknown infection caused a painful, tender swelling on her upper glute, which required an operation to be removed. Upon inspection the cause of the swelling was found […]
Femininity as Performance: ‘I made the decision to grow out all my body hair’
Recently, I made the decision to grow out all of my body hair. Since then, I have experienced a whole array of reactions from family and friends. These have ranged dramatically between open disgust on […]
It’s Time to Support Small Businesses Run by Women
Now, more than ever, it is hugely important to support women-led businesses. Not only have women been disproportionately economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with women being around a third more likely to work in […]
The Ultimate Self-Care Package
The importance of self-care has never been more profound. It can be so easy to get too wrapped up in the mundanities of everyday life that we often neglect our physical, emotional and mental well-being. […]