I got my first period when I was twelve. Then, for some reason, I didn’t get another one for months. … More
Tag: feminism
Ethical Porn Partnership: challenging the stigma of porn
“I respect women and I know and respect limits both professionally and privately” – A statement from James Deen, … More
2015 Was an ‘Okay’ Year for Women in Film
It’s a tired topic that periodically flirts with progress, but this past year did bring a few feminist cinematic landmarks … More
Unshaming the Unshaven
You probably remember your first kiss, but do you remember the first time you shaved your legs or armpits? I … More
Interview: Girls Against
Girls Against is a UK-wide campaign that fights against sexual harassment at gigs. Founded by five teenage girls from Glasgow, … More
Disruptions: On Veganism
Veganism is not something I often discuss in depth. Aside from “can you eat this?” exchanges with friends, there’s little … More
Innocence for Ignorance
Let’s get one thing straight – sex education in our schools is lacking. It’s time to review what you have … More
Maybe she’s born with it…
Maybe it’s the exploitation of pseudo-feminist ideals under late-stage capitalism. Last month, Mattel.inc released a new advert entitled ‘Imagine the … More
Disruptions: Consent on Campus
Learning Better Consent We need classes about sexual consent at our university. People here do not always respect each other’s … More
The Effort of Looking Effortless
We’ve all seen those pictures of Alexa Chung at Glastonbury: there’s mud everywhere, it’s raining, and there she stands, a … More
