Contraceptive Pill as Easy as Buying Tic Tacs? One Step Forward or Two Steps Back For Women?

Contraceptive Pill as Easy as Buying Tic Tacs? One Step Forward or Two Steps Back For Women?

In 2023, a child can walk out of her local pharmacy/drugstore with a new shampoo... oh and 'the pill' to prevent pregnancy. How did we get here?! - Children by law in England and Wales, are those up to the age of 18. How I knew it when I was growing up, which was a few [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Halloween Edition!

Wordless Wednesday – Halloween Edition!

Trick or treating, themed parties or having a quiet one indoors with spooky movies on surrounded by carved candlelit pumpkin, the latter is my go-to! How do you celebrate halloween? What's your favourite holiday of the year? Comment below!

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Job, marriage, mortgage, kids; are these the expectations that narrate our reality? What makes you happy? We're constantly on a hamster wheel day in, day out. Sure, our life sequence is quite repetitive and may not be uplifting, but we've become so engrossed into what we should do and fulfil, the mass and materialistic consumption, [...]

Consent or Choice? The Difference Lies With You.

Consent or Choice? The Difference Lies With You.

What happened to choice? You're asked repeatedly throughout life whether you agree / consent to something. But who's making the initial choice, why can't it be me? And can you involuntarily consent? This can cross over into many different aspects in life. Something as minor as a dental appointment or more meaningful like signing a [...]

My Secret Driving Pleasures and Regime – I Can’t Be The Only One?

My Secret Driving Pleasures and Regime – I Can’t Be The Only One?

Your car's your own personalised space. Inside, away from onlooking eyes, you lead a different life. Eating cereal, driving barefoot, shaving even, I've heard them all; I'll clarify I haven't done either of these three, scouts honour! What does your double life look like? Ignore my messy bun, my car's used to this by now! [...]