By Tom Vaughan ‘History repeats itself’ is the phrase that springs to mind when thinking about one particular hairstyle — the mullet. Best known for its ‘business in the front, party in the back’ tagline, […]
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Not just dirty talk: How honest communication can change your sex life
By Jill Heller We need to talk about sex. Actually, hold that thought. We need to talk about talking about sex. Chances are, if you are or have been sexually active, you’ve experienced disappointment during […]
A Bloody Fight: Why fighting against menstruation stigma is still important
By Isobel Warner NOTE: This article discusses the dangerous effects of menstruation stigma and the very real problems of period poverty. We recognise that these problems do not solely affect cis-gendered women, as not all […]
Instagram’s nudity policy reveals racism and fatphobia is rife on the platform
By Zazie Atkinson Instagram and Facebook recently announced a change in their nudity policy, allowing them to differentiate between art and expression and pornographic content. What brought this on, however, is what many assert is […]
The Planet is Dying: Sustainability during a pandemic
By Zazie Atkinson 2019 was to be named the Year of Sustainability. After decades of lack of interest and investment in the zero-waste movement (and climate change in general), it finally seemed that people’s mindsets, […]
Black History Month: Inspirational Black history-makers
By Ellie Di Matteo In celebration of Black History Month, we want to bring attention to some inspirational Black people in history who have made their mark on the world. Black History Month is so […]
It’s Not Just “Hypochondria”: Health anxiety in a public health crisis
The pandemic has taken a toll on everybody’s mental health, but those with health anxiety have been more severely affected. How can we continue to keep the public safe while also understanding the impact of […]
Witches Gone Wild: The feminism behind witchcraft
Witchcraft, with its traditional practitioners generally being women, has many ties to feminist concepts. In European history, we see that witchcraft (and often herbal healing) was a way for women to have agency over their own lives, […]
Covid-19 and Cuffing Season: When two worlds collide
It’s officially cuffing season: The time of year where singles couple up to keep warm during the cold winter months. But unlike previous years, cuffing season and a global pandemic converge – and the pressure […]
The contraceptive pill was made by men, for men. I’m not okay with that
The pill started its life liberating women, but as technology advances and other options become available, does it still free us from our shackles? Note: while this article explores what contraception means for women’s liberation, […]