sexism in the kitchen: why are women still not taken seriously in the culinary industry?
Julia Pihlström shares her encounters with sex-based discrimination in the workplace after working as a chef in the culinary industry since the age of 18.
are we failing to see the ugly truth of plastic waste in the beauty industry?
Hennie Ward discusses the pressing issue of sustainability within the context of the cosmetics industry, pledging that a shift to recyclable waste is its own form of environmental activism.
No, that's not what lovers do
Cassandra Wright writes a pantoum about the similitude of mothering and loving. the poem is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
reflections on plastic-free july
In today’s piece, Veronica Vivi looks back at a month of saying no to disposable plastic and discusses what she learnt from the experience. The article is accompanied by the original artwork of Melanie Grandidge.
Science is Not Privy to Taboo, Say the Men Who Have No Idea
Saffron Roberts invites you to read a personal account of her experience with Endometriosis, an incurable disease which affects the lining of the uterus and that 1 in 10 women in the UK suffer from. Pictured are Saffron’s scars following a laparoscopy she underwent in 2018.
Reclaiming the Sun: Why I Sunbathe Topless
Ria Lilley writes about how she finds freedom through sunbathing topless during the summer months. the piece is accompanied by the original work of Imogen Bristow.
she can’t half talk
In the run-up to the world renowned Fringe Festival, Mxogyny offers an excerpt from the five star monologue show, She Can't Half Talk, written by Sally MacAlister; consisting of five monologues, the play explores and cross-examines the role of gender and sexuality in the modern day, through unusual lenses. Here, The Foetus comes to terms with her own opinion on abortion and the rights of her mother.
now for the north
Emily O’Dowd discusses the issues of marriage equality and abortion rights in Northern Ireland. She focuses specifically on how the historic Westminster vote of the 18th July 2019 represents a seminal change for livelihoods of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sexual Miseducation: Masturbation, Orgasms and Everything In-between
Ellie Kilbride provides an exploration of her own experience of sex education whilst pointing out that the absence of an informal, realistic and inclusive education is detrimental to how women perceive and experience their sexuality.
the state-private school divide: reflections on elitism at university
Imogen Bristow writes about her personal experience as a university student who was educated at a state school, and the ‘imposter-syndrome’ she feels amongst her privately-educated peers. The piece is accompanied by Imogen’s own illustration.
mxogyny x screen queens
This week, editor-in-chief of Mxogyny, Maisie Palmer interviews Chloë Leeson, the founder of Screen Queens - a blog with a strong focus on the exposure of women-centric and women-made films.
Lenses of Longing
Cecilia Pang writes a recollection of her journey to find belonging and home again after repeated health trials. Here she shares her experiences of pain and growth through a creative non-fiction piece. the work is accompanied by the original illustration of Melanie Grandidge.
Sex Pest
Nadia wrote this poem to reflect the humour, fun and concern that came from a late night talk with a friend when discussing teenage sexual pressure, objectification and actions that so often get dismissed as immature or annoying. the piece explores the line between assault and ‘bad behaviour’, whilst acknowledging that these are not rare experiences but those shared by most women.
Lessons From A Puzzle
using a metaphor of jigsaw puzzles, Kyende provides a piece of creating writing which explores the life lessons that we can learn from childhood games.
How to Stay Body Positive this Summer
in response to the common assertion of the media that people with larger bodies should lose weight for summer, Heather Whelan draws on her own experiences to give some advice on how to enjoy summer when your body does not fit societal ideals. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
I am the Sudan Revolution
Kyende Kinoti writes a poem for Sudan, our friend forgotten in a time of need.
us abortion laws: patterns of oppression
Ellie Kilbride provides us with an exploration of the potential impact of the state criminalisation of abortion for ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community.
A Night at Waterloo Bridge
Bindu Devereux writes a poem in response to the Extinction Rebellion uprising of April 15th. it is a description of the community that formed at Waterloo Bridge - a glimpse of a world created by people who love life and refuse to give in.
SHE___. exhibition: the female artists of edinburgh
Tabby Carless Frost writes a review of SHE___., an Edinburgh-based exhibition pioneered by Eva Stanistreet, Geraldine Sawyer, Isabella Avery, Rebecca Nipps and Tabby herself (pictured from left to right) to “create a space where art could be accessible to all ages, genders, and demographics.”
'Bad Survivors' of Sexual Assault: Validating My Own Experience
Meredith Mack discusses her experience with sexual assault and unpacks the patriarchal injustices present in society that survivors encounter.