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Heteropessimism and our declining faith in the straight, cis man

Subtle, but insidious inequalities are baked into the foundations of many straight male-female relationships. The gender pay gap remains a real source of inequality for women — on...

The Lionesses win Euro 2025 in another victory for women’s football

In recent years, women's football in England has been leading the way – our sensational Women's Super League is the envy of countries around the world, with its...

Bonnie Blue, Channel 4 and the problem with commodifying sexual violence

This article references sexual violence.Everything I know about 'Bonnie Blue', I have learned against my will. For the last year, I've somewhat heroically ignored everything written about the...

Love Island 2025, brought to you by the manosphere

Here’s something I’m not supposed to admit as a queer woman who proudly identifies as a feminist: I adore watching Love Island. I know, I’m a hypocrite. I...

8 beauty influencers to follow for Disability Pride Month

Tess is known as @tess.daly. Tess was one of the first disabled creators in the UK to really pave the way for the rest of the community. Tess...

Seyi Akiwowo: ‘We need to rethink how we define women’s freedom and expression online’

Take the recent discourse around the Diddy case. It exposed serious fault lines: how unchecked misogynoir, banter culture, and meme-driven abuse flourish even in spaces created by and...

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The “Soft January” Trend May Be The Way To Reach Your Goals

I'll be honest, I didn't set any New Year's Resolutions this year - which is probably a first for me. Rather than set...

The New Wave of Beginner-Friendly Retinols That Take the Fuss Out of Getting Started

The retinoid skincare game doesn’t come with clear instructions. First, there are the myriad types of retinoid—retinol, retinal, retinol esters, retinaldehyde. Then come...

They Can Make or Break a Workout: 9 Running Socks Good Enough For Any Distance

If there's one thing no runner should leave the house without, it's a truly reliable pair of running socks. Although certain distances make...

Why Everyone Is Talking About Heated Rivalry Right Now

We're just two weeks into 2026, and you've probably noticed that Heated Rivalry is already dominating every social feed, group chat and viral...