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The Myth of the Perfect Pregnant Woman
Being pregnant is tough. Living up to the stereotype of the perfect pregnant woman? Impossible. Amy Richards reminds mums-to-be that they’re already doing it perfectly.
Is It Impossible To Be Ethical On A High-Street Fashion Budget?
British fashion brands don’t have the best rep for ethical manufacture. In light of this, Flo Friis asks: Is it impossible to be ethical on a high-street fashion budget?
How Loving A Pet Can Change Your Life
People and pets have a special kind of friendship. Catherine Dunn explores how a pet can change your life, and how we can all try to be better pals to our animal friends.…
10 Ways You Can Make the World a Better Place
I don’t know about you, but the world is feeling a bit like a garbage fire right now. Here are my 10 ways to make the world a better place.
7 TED Talks that will challenge your perspective
These seven videos are TED Talks that will challenge your perspective, while maybe inspiring you or giving you a sense of empowerment along the way.
The historical implications of the phrase “We want our country back”
UK citizens! Ever said the phrase “we want our country back”? Then you have no idea about your own heritage or history. Here’s what you should know.
Is trash TV for stupid people?
Trash TV gets a bad rap. I know that sounds like a contradiction in terms – it’s called trash TV for a reason. But is trash TV for stupid people?
Why the fashion industry needs to ditch mannequins
In an age where we can make human synths and attend a meeting in NYC without leaving our London apartment, how have we not yet managed to ditch mannequins?
The male contraceptive, politics and global unrest
The world has gone mad in the wake of repeated political positions and male contraceptive research. Can we survive this?
4 things I’ve learnt about grief
In August this year my whole life was turned upside down. What was supposed to be a relaxing family holiday turned into a nightmare, and devastatingly we returned home from our…
Is there nothing original left to say?
While studying my MA in Creative Writing, I was told that there are only seven stories in the world. These include Overcoming the Monster (Jaws), The Quest (The Goonies) and…
Why the Royal British Legion is relevant to you
Recently the wearing of poppies as a symbol of remembrance has been in the news. In case you hadn’t heard, FIFA banned players from wearing poppies during international games. War…