Over the past week, anyone with a Facebook account will have noticed their feed containing more photos of their pals’ make-up free faces (AKA no make-up selfie) than anything else. This has all been part of an awareness campaign for Cancer Research (in case you didn’t know). Critics of the campaign took issue with most
MonthMarch 2014
Sometimes kids know best
When I was about four, my reception teacher took me to the park with my classmates. I had a nifty little friend who was a monkey bar pro and could swing, just like a monkey, from bar to bar – legs dangling high above the floor. But I was a chubby child and couldn’t hold
White middle class men are feeling left out
I went to WOW festival last weekend – Southbank Centre’s annual celebration of women around the world, which coincides with International Women’s Day. Tickets sold out and the Southbank Centre was awash with women, men and children of all ages – gathering in the sunshine before making their way to various talks and workshops. The
Pregnancy has made me love my body
AnyBody (@AnyBodyOrg) recently launched a Twitter campaign asking women to discuss how they feel about their pregnancy and post-pregnancy bodies using #occupyyourbody. It got me thinking about the way my body’s changed and whether I welcome or reject the changes. In the seventh month of my first pregnancy, I don’t know how I’ll feel after
Take risks and don’t fear rejection
There are two ways to live your life. 1. Make sure you’ve got food, shelter and company – and feel content 2. Strive for more ‘More’ might mean travelling the world, becoming a millionaire, working your way up to CEO of a big company, running a marathon a month, making an Oscar-winning film, achieving a
