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A love letter to all the incredible women we meet in club bathrooms
Three cheers to the unique and unwavering power of female friendship.
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- Emily Clarkson
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People
Lily James, Claire Foy & Matt Smith: the real problem with this so-called “love triangle”
It’s time to talk about the overwhelming sexism of this ‘Other Woman’ narrative.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
‘Always on’ burnout culture: why you should switch off your emails this weekend
Science says so.
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- Emily Reynolds
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Life
This pregnant firefighter has a brave message for anyone suggesting she “stay behind”
"Yes I am a firefighter. No I’m not a man."
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- Megan Murray
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- Millie Milliken
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“An open letter to the three women I saw crying in public”
What would you do if you saw a woman crying in public? Here, one writer explores the confrontational nature of crying and questions why she didn't help.
Life
Here’s why podcasts are a feminist tool
We can't let new platforms mirror the sexism and diversity issues of traditional media.
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- Chloe Gray
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Careers
How to find a career mentor to help you succeed at work
Whether you’re looking for some hard-hitting advice or just want a shoulder to cry on, getting a career mentor could be the secret to your future success.
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- Marisa Bate
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Life
Iran just let women attend a football game for the first time in years – but don’t celebrate yet
Amnesty International has accused the country of a 'cynical publicity stunt'
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- Emily Reynolds
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Books
8 trailblazing female poets you need to add to your reading list
Sales of poetry books are on the rise - and we can see why.
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- Rosalind Jana
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Life
Are we over the pill? Meet the women opting for hormone-free contraception
Is the pill really all it's cracked up to be?
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Careers
“I tried to leave work on time for a whole month. This is what happened…”
The impossible dream, or a manageable task? Stylist’s Sarah Biddlecombe gives it a go...
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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We asked 50 women about smear tests. The answers were unexpected
“Who knew your cervix could move around so much and then hide at the worst possible moment?”
People
Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift were never “feuding,” so you need to calm down
“Life’s too short for women not to support other women.”
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
BFI London Film Festival has 40% women directors
Over 200 female filmmakers will be celebrated during the festival
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- Emily Reynolds
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Long Reads
Teen girls around the world explain why they are demanding action on climate change
As Edinburgh students are given a day off school to take part in climate change strikes, 7 girls explain why they strike.
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Life
Women aren’t any better at multitasking than men – we just work harder
And now science has proved it.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
The common everyday phrase that signifies laziness in a relationship
Does your male partner say this? Here’s why it’s so problematic
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Careers
Successful self-made women reveal what’s really in their desks
Are you ready for some serious home office inspiration? Look this way...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Megan Murray
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This taxi driver’s viral post is a lesson on how men can be better allies to women in danger
Attention all men, this is how to be an ally to women.
People
Meghan Markle’s most powerful and inspirational quotes
As the Duchess of Sussex celebrates her birthday today, here’s some of her best moments.
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- Lauren Geall
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