Coming off anti-depressants
I was doing everything right. And on paper everything was right. Peachy fucking keen even. I’d started a business with my BFF, had negotiated some sweet contracts to start us off. We had funding. The healthy eating, exercise, life balance…
The Big Old Baby Question
There’s a question that women of a certain age will find themselves subject to. Especially if you’re in a long time relationship. But the closer you get to 30 (or heaven forbid 40) more and more people will start to…
Is Body Positivity the New Body Shaming?
So, is body positivity the new body shaming? Short answer. No. Right, case closed guys, we can pack up. Good job all round. Lol, okay. I’ll bite. Because while body-positivity at it’s heart is well, positive, it’s not perfect and…
Why is Mansplaining Still a Thing?
I used to work in a comic book shop. Which as far as jobs go is pretty god damn unremarkable. Until you realise you’re a woman. Working in a comic book shop. And today, someone’s going to teach you about…
#TFW The Memefication of Fashion
Fashion, by it’s very nature has always been steeped in a form of meme culture. From the it bags of the 90s to the return of highly recognisable logos and brands on street style stars at fashion week, fashion is all about…
Small Investments: The Life changing Magic of Building a Home
Less is more. Okay, sure. I mean, that’s fine if you subscribe to “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying up.” Minimalism is so chic. Fold your socks and keep things that only are practical/bring you joy. Let’s slide past the…
Reasons to get laser eye surgery and other stories
5. I was 5 when I was first told I was going to need to wear glasses. And as you can imagine, I took it about as well as any 5 year old who’s told she’s going to be different…
Capital C Changes – New Flat Times
Here’s the abridged version. The last few months have been nothing if not transformative. It’s been devastating, and fulfilling, with a big old dash of fear and hope and all the emotional whiplash you can expect from any Big Change. Like capital…
Good Vibes Only: Adventures in Female Matrubation
Go fuck yourself. No seriously. It’s good for your health (yes seriously) it can reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes type 2 (yes really) and knocking one (or, two or three, delete as aprop) is basically going to…