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Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
As I’m sure we are all aware, feminism has evolved over time, from the first wave of western feminists fighting for the vote, to the #MeToo movement. And fighting alongside have been a current of authors, poets and artists supporting
The phrase WLW (women who love women) is a very new, modern internet acronym that seeks to be inclusive of all sorts of women who, well, love women. It is a phrase that through its simplicity manages to encapsulate lesbians,
However well-meaning, as many women now shun stereotypical femininity in all its forms in the name of female power, they actually perpetuate the belief that femininity is inferior to masculinity. Of course, some women simply don’t subscribe to this “feminine”
When was a I child (and I will admit, as an adult as well), whenever I got hurt, whenever I fell off my bike or got a cut, whenever I felt sick, I would go directly to my mum. I
We currently live in a time of uncertainty. Between shortages of resources, climate change, the re-emergence of right-wing populism and #MeToo, the world is often a difficult and complex place to navigate. However, thanks to social media it is easier
Despite the growth of equality that has come in recent years, there are still some professions undeniably dominated by men. I got in touch with a woman in the Royal Air Force to hear about what life is like for
Hi darlings, the other week we were lucky enough to have a chat with health coach Steph Hendel @stephhendel founder of BodyBuiltByLove. See what we talked about below and make sure you read to the end as you will have
The world is full of famous women with all the right words for every situation, and poets have long had a way of making sense of the world for the rest of us. Here are some quotes from fifteen women
Our Top Books by kick-ass women to help you reconnect with yourself Finding a sustainable, compassionate connection with yourself is hard. Let’s be honest, we are all our own worst enemies. Well, all except maybe Donald Trump…But it’s true that
Be it the commercialised cards, the soppy films with oh-so-dramatic kiss scenes in the rain and the man-looks-longingly-at-woman-over-dinner advertisements. There is no denying that Valentines Day remains a completely heteronormative, cisgendered, capitalist holiday which idealises a very particularly type of
2019 was a year filled with passionate, creative, hardworking and individual women (and girls) who brought about positive change in a variety of ways. These women teach us that the world is ours to change for the better. Be it
You decided at the beginning of 2019 that you would start making those leaps toward what you want to achieve. To step out of your dreaming-planning phase. Now approaching its end and the New year. These 2020 podcasts can help
One of the things I love in any kind of fiction book is a strong female character, even better if she’s the protagonist. Stepping into the shoes of these kinds of women allows me to experience the sort of woman
The body positivity movement comes, quite literally, in all shapes, sizes, colours and genders. Rooted in fat acceptance, the social movement seeks to challenge the way in which unrealistic beauty standards in society pit you against your own body. Instead,
A couple of weeks ago we were fortunate enough to have a chat with Imogen of @imogenroseig and this is what we talked about! Selfish Darling: Hi Imogen, we’re so excited to have a little chat with you! Could you
Amongst the gingerbread lattes and last-minute shopping the ye olde Christmas phrase comes around again calling for ‘Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All Men’ (and women, obvs). Whilst peace on earth might be a bit of a tall order
The word ‘selfish’ is one that often misunderstood in society. The dictionary definition describes ‘selfish’ as: a person, action, or motive that lacks ‘consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure’. Whilst it can certainly be
The last 100 years have seen a multitude of changes all over the world for women and girls. Although we still face several forms of discrimination and oppression on a global scale, it is undeniable the strides that feminism has
Self-Study: We live in a society that pits us all against each other. A society that tells us again and again that we are lacking in some way. We are incomplete. We need to be richer, smarter, prettier, wiser, louder…
Our Three Young Female Entrepreneurs Whilst this article barely touches upon the huge number of young female entrepreneurs who are absolutely bossing it, it is a specially handpicked snapshot of hard-working females who are inspiring women in a range of
Do you own a Power Suit? If you do, you go girl! If not, have a read and lets see if we can convince you to invest in one. Dispelling Misconceptions of The Power Suit While many might think that
For thousands of years, women have gathered together in cultures around the world to sit in a circle, share stories and listen to each other. It’s hard to place which culture invented the women’s circle, although most tribal cultures have
Little Women The cult classic book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is getting yet another all-star Hollywood reboot of the same name. I was reading an article on The Mary Sue by Princess Weekes titled ‘What is gained by
Female bodily hair is a widely opinionated subject, with these opinions evolving more as the natural form of a woman – hair and all – is becoming much more commonly shown in the media. The background to shaving From a
Families are complicated. And therefore so are family holidays. Chances are, if you’re in your twenties, the family vacation is the longest extended period of time you’ll spend with your parents (and siblings, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents etc) all year.
2019 has really been Lizzo’s year. After featuring on the soundtrack for the Netflix movie ‘Someone Great’ and then gifting the world with her now renowned performance at the BET Awards in June earlier this year (which saw her perform
It’s been another crazy week on the internet. With British politics in literal disarray I was weirdly grateful to be gifted the wonderful distraction that was Natalie Beach’s article for The Cut in which she documents her friendship with the
Comedy is no longer a boys club, but at a time when it seems as easy as ever for disgraced male comics to make their comebacks, it’s time to put our support behind those women who are working hard for
Darling has it ever hit you that you have no discretion in your current role alongside the fact it feels so dull and un-inspiring? This happened to me and coincided with a massive change in my personal life so I
Barbara Noraz, 26 years old – Founder of “Satin Studio” – Lyon (France) Can you introduce yourself and tell us more about your career? I am Barbara, founder of “Satin Studio”. I launched my own fashion brand this year, fully
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