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Paris: Seven Places You'll Recognise From Cinematic History
Paris is a city that's spent centuries inspiring artists, writers, musicians, photographers and filmmakers alike - and wandering the streets of the City of Light, it's not hard to see why. It's here,...
View ArticleTrain Etiquette - The Modern Don'ts
Writing a recent piece (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/sasha-wagstaff/a-mindful-commute_b_5919272.html) brought to mind things that used to wind me up on my daily commute into London years ago. I...
View Article30 years of Independent Living
On Thursday, Spectrum CIL (previously Southampton Centre for Independent Living) will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and I am delighted to be one of the guest speakers. This has given me an...
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Victoria's Secret Backlash: The Problem With Getting Women to Celebrate Their...
The backlash to the recent Victoria Secrets campaign, which featured a row of slim models with 'The Perfect Body' stamped over their midriffs, while welcome, needs a lesson in using the right...
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The Greatest Trick of All Time
The greatest trick of all time was not the devil convincing man that he did not exist. It was man convincing himself that woman is an inferior being. The continued strength of anti-female feeling is...
View ArticleSome Calories Are More Equal Than Others
The issue of calories has become a confusing one, with conflicting opinions about whether or not calories count, and whether or not we need to pay any attention to the numbers if we want to keep our...
View ArticleRomeo Beckham's Burberry Christmas Ad: A Step-By-Step Guide
Burberry's festive advert, 'From London With Love', has been unveiled - and it stars the young and impossibly cute Romeo Beckham. But what happens in it, exactly? Well, lots of coats. And scarves. And...
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How 'Normal' Are Your Sexual Fantasies? Men And Women Share Their Secret Urges
For many our sexual fantasies should be seen (in our heads) and not heard. Why? For fear that our penchant for pleather boots and feather boas would be seen as weird by our partners. So how can we know...
View ArticleThe Wonder of Sex Talk
Asking for what you want from sex or talking about sexual/body hang-ups can feel excruciating. You may feel vulnerable, disconnected and like there is a huge brick wall between you - even if you're...
View Article15 Spectacular Firework Fails
From tens of thousands of pounds' worth of fireworks all going off at once to just one firework going off beneath a man's crotch, here's a round-up of some of the (often literally) most spectacular...
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Gender Neutral Underwear Is Now A Thing - Would You Wear It?
Introducing the world's first line of gender neutral undies - for women who secretly steal or buy men's undies because they're far more comfortable than thongs. And less unsightly than granny pants....
View ArticleTalking Honestly and Openly About Catcalling Has Unmasked an Ugly Misogyny
'Hysterical', 'oversensitive', 'man hating', 'privileged', 'fat', 'stupid' and 'a dumb blonde' are just a select few of the labels I've been assigned after writing openly and honestly about my...
View ArticleLondon 1000 Years Ago - Five 'Attractions' That Are Still There Now
London's place as a tourist centre is undeniable, and it's rich history has much to do with that. I am lucky enough to walk or cycle through the big smoke on an almost daily basis, and I nearly always...
View ArticleD-day for the Pill for HIV
Two studies mark a turning point in HIV prevention The media coverage of the unexpectedly early success of two trials of pre-exposure prophylaxis - PrEP - has generally been positive, sometimes overly...
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Six Strange Ways to Instantly Stop Stress
How could humming help you feel less tense? Why would pretending to be a fictional character help you feel less stressed-out? Can you really get stress relief just by snacking? In honour of National...
View ArticleWhy Men Hate Shopping - A Music Video All Men (And Women) Will Be Able To...
"Is there anything worse than being dragged to the shops for hours on end by your lady?" ask South African comedy duo Derick Watts & The Sunday Blues. "Well, besides a shark attack on land, not...
View Article16 Photos That Aren't What They Seem
In which BuzzFeed rounds up 16 modern-day optical illusions. 'Modern-day optical illusions' being: bizarre photos that have made it onto the internet and thoroughly confused us all. At least for a...
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Women Sues Top Cosmetic Surgeon After Tummy-Tuck Operation For Stretch Marks...
Many women dislike the stretch marks they are left with after pregnancy, but Irene Packham decided to do something about hers. The 47-year-old mother-of two contacted Anita Hazari at The Chaucer...
View ArticleThat Large Glass Of Wine Holds Way More Calories Than You'd Want To Admit
There's nothing better than a large glass of ice-cold white wine after a hard week at work. But what would you say if you knew that your beloved glass of vino was the equivalent calorie-wise of...
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India's Supreme Court Lifts Sexist Ban On Women Working As Make-Up Artists
Women in India will finally be allowed to work as makeup artists after nearly 60 years of exclusion. In ridiculously archaic guidelines from unions working within India's film industry, females were...
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