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I stopped trying to be ‘the perfect feminist’ – and it was so liberating

“I didn’t want to close myself off from the realm of feeling, delighting, the realm of connection where life happens.” Source link

Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley talk feminism, misogyny and their controversial film The Substance

Demi: I don't think it was about micro focusing on that. I think it was just about the body as a whole and in its rawness.Demi, how...

The image-based sexual abuse announcement is meaningless nonsense. Here’s why

For survivors of IBSA, this empty announcement is a slap in the face. Many survivors, including myself, have experienced firsthand how difficult it is to get justice for...

The government’s new proposals on image-based abuse aren’t enough – we need meaningful action now

“This new legislation could have shielded me from such exploitation and, more importantly, validated that my voice matters.”Professor Clare McGlynn, a world-leading expert on image-based abuse, tells GLAMOUR,...

Disabled women are still the forgotten victims of domestic abuse

One government support mechanism designed to help people can make them more vulnerable to abuse: means-tested benefits. While some disabled people can claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a...

8 ideas for shutting down an annoying mansplainer at the gym (from women who’ve done it)

I was confused because it wasn’t like I was struggling – I wasn’t even rowing! And we literally are in the same class, started the same day, and...

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Jenna Ortega has been toying with bleaching her brows for a few months now. It's a dangerous game for most of us, but...

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I'm rarely blown away by a dry shampoo—I've tried the gamut, and love many, but most of the time, they're a variation of...

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If there was one word to sum up the new beauty launches that have dropped on our desks this month, it would be...

Trust Us, It’s Normal To Feel Hungrier The Week Before Your Period – 8 Luteal Phase Snacks Nutritionists Eat Themselves

I was having dinner with a friend and her parents the other day, when we got onto the topic of periods. As a...