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. […]
Women’s History Month: Darcie and her brownie business
From Marie Curie to Malala, Frida Kahlo to Lizzo, Women’s History Month is about celebrating empowering women whose contributions to society have paved the way for women in the 21st century. But one of my […]
Brighter Days are Coming
It is no doubt that the Prime Minister’s recent announcement regarding the roadmap out of lockdown has created mass excitement for a lot of people. However, for others the thought of making big plans for […]
Study Abroad: ‘I’m going to Venice!’
I’ve rewritten this article at least ten times, because I wanted to return to you all with some good news. Finally, I can tell you that as of yesterday I’ve had my visa accepted and […]
The YouTube Channels with the Best Video Essays
In a world that is increasingly moving to the internet as a source of information, the video essay is becoming a popular piece of visual content. Video essays can be found on a variety of […]
5 Podcast Recommendations for Your Daily Walk
With Spring just beginning and the weather getting better, we can finally start going out for more walks. So, I have put together some podcast recommendations to help liven up your laps of Woodhouse Moor… […]
A Tale of my Spiritual Discovery
This latest lockdown for many has been a time of disconnection and misery; for others, it’s been a time of reflection and self-discovery. For me, it’s been a pretty mixed bag. But, one thing for […]
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: tackling an eating disorder as a student
Being a university student can be a very challenging time for many people, trying to find a balance between socialising, studying and looking after yourself, often in a completely new city or town. But, being a university student who also suffers with an eating disorder can be even harder.