According to Sexing the Body, a book on gender politics and sexuality by Anne Fausto-Sterling, being intersex is about as common as having red hair. It is estimated that 1.7% of the population is intersex. […]
Why Are People Still Performing “Gender-Correcting” Surgeries?
According to Sexing the Body, a book on gender politics and sexuality by Anne Fausto-Sterling, being intersex is about as common as having red hair. It is estimated that 1.7% of the population is intersex. But […]
Foreign Aid: Compensation for Historical Exploitation
The current UN target for foreign aid is 0.7% and has been since 1970. Is the UK doing enough to combat international poverty in developing countries? Many of the developing countries receiving foreign aid used […]
Types of Tinder Trash
You may have heard the saying that “MEN ARE TRASH”. I’m not here to tell you that ALL men are trash. But I can say for certain that Tinder is full of the trashiest trash bags you’ll ever have the pleasure of coming across. To help you see the trashy signs, here is a comprehensive list of the dirt you will most definitely encounter on your tinder travels.
Rhabdomyolysis: The Danger of Going to the Gym that No-one Tells You About
Everyone thinks that going to the gym is always good for your health, but working out should be done in moderation. I learnt this recently as I began to work out my arms more at […]
Match.com’s ‘Imperfections’ Controversy
Match.com has developed a new feature where you can list your “imperfections,”. This feature gives users the ability to describe things that match.com claims to be flaws. In actuality of course, the “flaws” listed are […]
Why Does Hollywood Deem it Necessary to Romanticise Serial Killers?
Why does Hollywood deem it necessary to romanticise serial killers: Zac Efron starring as Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Where do we draw the line between portraying Ted Bundy’s charming exterior and […]
Agony Aunt: How do I Help Accommodate For a Family Member With an ED at Christmas?
My sister has recently been diagnosed with anorexia, as food can be such a big part of Christmas how can I help to reduce the pressure and make her feel as comfortable as possible? Christmas […]
Agony Aunt:“I’ve been asked on a first date by a guy on my course. I’ve never been on a date before. Any advice?”
First dates are always intimidating, no matter how many you’ve been on. Before my first ever date, I felt like I was going to be sick. I was so sure we would have nothing to […]
Veg Pledge for Cancer Research this November
One in two people in your life time will get cancer. To help the battle against cancer, Cancer Research UK are urging people to take a Veg Pledge this November to raise money for the […]
People Have the Right to Change Their Minds About Brexit
On the 23rd June 2016 51.9% of British voters opted to leave the European Union, based upon lies they had been fed concerning the cost of being in the EU and the supposed benefits of […]
Dani Dyer and Love Island: Body Positivity or Perpetuating Unrealistic Ideals?
This June, Love Island returned for a fourth season, captivating more people than ever before, with over four million viewers tuning in to watch sexy singles as they coupled up, were mugged off and had […]