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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.
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.
A little altruism never hurt anyone, but it can become detrimental to our own health when we don’t stop to think about ourselves for a moment; something many of us are guilty of, myself included. So here’s why helping yourself
As some readers may already know, I suffer with eczema. I have already written about my experiences with this lifelong skin condition for Selfish Darling, exploring how one can still love their skin when it causes you physical and emotional
Education is an industry that for centuries, women were barred from entering. Throughout history, women’s education has been of a significant lack of quality to that for men. It wasn’t until the Victorian era that the fight for better education
As March 8th came around more, International Women’s Day endeavors to celebrate, uplift, and empower women and girls all over the world. From social awareness campaigns, political protests, art exhibitions, film festivals, and feel-good-totally-shareable-Insta-stories, International Women’s Day is all about,
The world can seem awfully obsessed with talking and socializing — being there and not missing out. From group nights out to lunch dates to gym buddies — and all of the social media and texting in between — it
“You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.” – Diane Von Furstenberg Why should we love ourselves first? It’s a straightforward response: why shouldn’t you? Why shouldn’t you admire and respect yourself, treat yourself well and
Let’s face it, I think most of us are guilty of neglecting our skin at times and even when we do take the time to look after it, many of us are using the wrong products for our skin types.
Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements, endeavours and abilities of women and girls all over the world. As well as that, it brings to attention the multitude of issues that women and girls face in
From the calorie-counting to the macros, the expensive yoga pants to the juicing – and not to mention the shaming – staying healthy can often seem like a big hassle. And the stress of it all may well be reversing
From the top of the tallest mountain to the very depths of the ocean, the world around us is homed to countless different animal and plant species. So varied is the world we live in that many – possibly even
Why Do We Wear Make-up? For many of us fabulous beings, make-up is our best friend when it comes to covering up flaws, expressing our own unique style, or feeling more confident in ourselves. Make-up can also be used as
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,
Oxytocin: ‘The Love Hormone’, increases feelings of trust, intimacy and contentment. Lowers the level of Cortisol, so we feel more relaxed and lower our chances of heart disease. Higher levels of oxytocin also help to decrease feelings of anger and
Introverts are very common within our society and you may be one. Do you sometimes feel you put on a persona in social settings? Smiling and small-talking your way into people’s high estimations, only to curl up and revel in
We all know the struggles of a New Year, with the hustle and bustle of work and other commitments. A way to try and reclaim some of this time is to develop an easy and repeatable spring self care routine.
There is a rather strange assumption out there that the only reason women, and indeed men, wear makeup, is to impress or attract other people. Its associated with a sense of vanity, a purposeful effort that makes people think you’re
Do you keep a journal? If not, did you know that journaling has amazing benefits for both your mental health but also your physical wellbeing? It may seem strange to think that writing can improve your health and wellbeing, but
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”
Houseplants have many functions in both the home and the office. They are decorative, smell nice, bring life to a room and satisfy our needs to nurture something. As well as this, however, they are also relatively easy to look
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
Valentine’s Day is the Marmite of annual holidays: you either love it or you hate it. Between all the declarations of love, commercialised cards and bright red hearts, Valentine’s Day is both a complete and utter cringe-fest and the most
In this post I am going to be chatting about the best London spots to get work done. If you are like me, then sitting in silence in an office or library is the worst way to get work done.
When we think about belly dancing, we may imagine a seductive dance with ornate, skimpy clothing. But this is an ancient and culture-rich form of dance – both sensual and a poised form of art. It empowers women, giving them
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
The benefits of going braless are endless and definitely something you should try if you haven’t already realised all the benefits of going braless along with the fact that going braless is natural! This post will tell you all you
Orgasmic meditation is an actual thing! Who knew? Orgasmic meditation, or OM, is a practice that combines the power and attention of meditation with the deeply human, deeply felt and connected experience of orgasm, according to Nicole Daedone, the founder
So how is that goal going of reading two books a year? A lot of us wish we could find the time to finish our goal set in 2018 of finishing an actual book. We love referral reads to discover
If you’re always on the go and never have time for breakfast or a proper lunch, we’re here for you. These are our favorite healthy juice recipes. They’re packed with good stuff, including tons of vitamins, and they’re super-easy to
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