When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

There's no right or wrong time to bring out the old tree to decorate. Or is there? Real trees of course have a specified shelf life which is usually December. But with artificial trees... now you're talking. I have been known to decorate a Christmas tree once or twice in September. I neither confirm nor [...]

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 [...]

Dermalogica Skincare Review – Acne and Eczema Friendly?

Dermalogica Skincare Review – Acne and Eczema Friendly?

Purge or splurge? Call me your skincare guinea pig, with slightly less hair! Rewind to last year, I was shopping the post Christmas sales, I found many goodies and one in particular was the dermalogica skincare gift set. Now don't get me wrong, I only added it to my basket to get free delivery on [...]

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 [...]