Category: Lifestyle
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Secure with the insecure
“I started to find ways to cope with my perceived flaws and insecurities… Now, I can go through my day feeling content within myself with absolutely no concern for anybody else’s opinion, only my own.” *TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders.* I have the type of body that fluctuates continuously – some…
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I’ll fit back into it one day
Everyone has, or at some point in their life had, that piece of clothing. You know – the one hidden in the back of your wardrobe that you can’t fit into anymore, but can’t seem to let go of just the same? “I’ll keep it. I’ll fit back into it…
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Imposter syndrome: facing it to fix it
You may think you’re alone in your battle with Imposter Syndrome, but actually, for something that feels so personal and private, there are many others facing it everyday too. Imagine that whenever you achieve something – whether it be in a professional, academic or social capacity – a small, almost…
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Going beyond the horoscope: How my astrological journey reshaped my perspective
Understanding astrology on a profound level can be challenging for those who have dismissed it as hokum or a non-science. The narrative surrounding horoscopes often revolves around skepticism, with many considering them a mere work of fiction lacking tangible scientific rationale. Personally, my encounters with horoscopes have been limited to…
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Anything you can do, I can do bleeding
The stigma that has developed around periods, a bodily function that is nothing less than a natural process, is outstanding… and dangerous. Help us fight the stigma by educating yourself on period poverty and how it impacts the academic and working life of those who bleed. There is a perception…
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What’s the meaning in meaningless sex?
It’s fun, right? End of article? Casual sex is out of the closet and whilst many view this as a feminist statement that signals the end of slut shaming, have we really made headway? Although, in most circles, casual hook ups have become more accepted, but judgement has almost been…
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We are all successful, no matter what society think
Society puts too much pressure on women. What we should be, what we should do and what we should have to be successful is clearly laid out for us – a one-way ticket to marriage, babies or being a boss bitch with no chance of a return or reroute if…
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“Just because I’m not a man, doesn’t mean you can’t take me seriously”: An interview with Ellie Carlile
In 2020, Ellie Carlile set out to find a solution that would help heal her acne. Fast forward three years, By Ellie is a premium beauty brand loved by Gen Z and a constantly expanding online community that celebrates self-confidence. For this exclusive Disgraceful interview, we sat down with Ellie to…
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Have a zero-smile day: A hard reset for people pleasers
The challenge is very simple: do not smile at all for an entire day, from waking up to going to sleep. This is not for the faint-hearted. You will learn tough truths about yourself and the world around you. Why am I asking you to do this? Women tend to…
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Ignorance is bliss…but for whom?
Megan Gaen discovers the painful phenomena of quiet quitting friendships Defined as being mentally and emotionally checked out of a job without notifying anyone, quiet quitting is taking over the HR world and LinkedIn. However, it is not just jobs you can quit quietly; this new phenomenon can be applied…
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How a billion-dollar anti-ageing industry and their obsession with youthful appearances impact real everyday women
The anti-ageing industry has contributed to the perpetuation of the idea that ageing is a problem that needs to be fixed, pressuring women to maintain a youthful, wrinkle-free appearance in order to be valued by society. Ageing is a natural and unavoidable process that everyone goes through, yet the idea…
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My biggest issue living communally: body image
When I moved to university, my newfound freedom was lost to insecurities about how my body looked. In the weeks leading up to starting university, body image was the least of my concerns. My thoughts were tangled in an adrenaline-fueled cluster of hopes and anxieties about what living away from…
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Growing old disgracefully with LuInLuLand
Lou Featherstone, otherwise known as the iconic LuInLuLand, talks to Disgraceful about all things body positive. She dives deep into her own personal journey to becoming who she is to date and why she continues to set out to help other women of all ages to become their most confident…
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Being a woman can be hard. Being an older woman can be even harder, especially in Hollywood
Inevitably, we all get older, but in a society where we are living longer than ever before there are still outdated societal expectations and norms that older and ageing people face. Unfortunately, this is even more so if you’re a woman; ageing for women is still a topic that is…
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Saying ‘I love you’ to my friends is not just normal for me, but very important
‘I love you’. Three little words that hold an immense feeling and significant meaning. The power of these words cannot be underestimated and saying them or having them said to me is a big deal. However, I don’t believe in reserving them just for a significant other or family. I’m…
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The women without vaginas: What is MRKH syndrome and why have you never heard of it?
MRKH affects around 1 in 5000 women. It isn’t visible. It isn’t even detectable in sufferers until they enter their teens; but for many, it’s devastating. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH), with its impossibly long name, isn’t deadly. It isn’t visible. It isn’t even detectable in sufferers until they enter their teens;…
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Pleasures of BDSM, OUCH!
BDSM isn’t all whipping and slapping, it’s a unique power exchange that doesn’t have to involve pain at all. BDSM or Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism and Masochism is a broad spectrum of power play that involves finding pleasure in pain. It may seem like an oxymoron to discuss pleasure…
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Navigating hook-up culture as a feminist
Hook-up culture, done right, can allow you to explore new parts of yourself – figure out what you’re comfortable with, what you like and what you don’t, the limits are endless. Six months ago, I found myself questioning everything. Twenty-one years old – single, for the first time in two…
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How to move on without closure
How can you move on when you still have so many questions that are never going to be answered? Emma Gill, chats all things closure and how to move on when you haven’t received any. Have you ever been in a situation where your relationship with someone has ended, maybe…
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