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Category: Lifestyle

Are Expectations Eating You? 

I ordered a burger recently from this new place that looked amazing online. The picture of a thick, juicy patty … More

expectations, lifestyle, ricarda senger

From King Louis XVI to Jeffree Star – Redefining Cosmetics

While mass media and toxic masculinity often stigmatise the cosmetics industry as a ‘no-man’ business, emerging social media influencers such … More

beauty, cosmetics, Ernest Shiu, gender boundaries, judith butler, lifestyle, men's cosmetics, men's health

The Art of Constructing Yourself

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that these days it feels like there are two increasingly different versions … More

introspection, luke mcwilliams, online personas, self love

The Comfort of Discomfort

Growing up, I was often nervous. The home time bell at school coincided with my biggest sigh of relief: I … More

beth cook, comfort, coming of age, discomfort, fear of change, lifestyle, personal

The Importance of Positive Eye Contact

Prior to the pandemic, my life was, in a word, busy. Rushing from work, to university, to societies, to clubs, … More

eye contact, kindness, laura macdonald, lifestyles

Sex in Lockdown

[Content warning: sexual references]   Lockdown and social distancing are impacting every part of our lives, including our sex lives. … More

jasmine yancey, lockdown, relationships, sex

Roses are red. Can you move over a smidgen? Just to make room for my friend who’s a pigeon.

Whilst admiring the resplendent nubs of a pigeon that squats on a Central Station bench five feet away, I am … More

alexander leven, birthday, Life, lifestyle, milestones

Spring Cleaning: An Underdeveloped Habit

So, here’s the deal, every spring something strange happens. Maybe it’s the wild effects of being trapped inside by Scotland’s … More

lifestyle, lifestyle article, reilly dufresne, spring

Dear 2020

The New Year has a variety of meanings for different cultures, and these range from religious to secular practices. The … More

2020, katerina partolina schwartz, lifestyle, new year, resolutions

Wanna Be My Lover? Gotta Get With My Friends

The 14th February is renowned for being a day spent with the one you love or a day which you … More

friendship, lifestyle, romance, serena black, valentine's day

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