reflections on plastic-free july
discussion Veronica Vivi discussion Veronica Vivi

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.

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Science is Not Privy to Taboo, Say the Men Who Have No Idea</em>
self Saffron Roberts self Saffron Roberts

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.

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she can’t half talk
art Sally Mac art Sally Mac

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.

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now for the north
discussion Emily O'Dowd discussion Emily O'Dowd

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.

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Lenses of Longing
prose Cecilia Pang prose Cecilia Pang

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.

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Sex Pest
poetry Nadia Freeman poetry Nadia Freeman

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.

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Lessons From A Puzzle
prose Kyende Kinoti prose Kyende Kinoti

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.

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How to Stay Body Positive this Summer</em>
self Heather Whelan self Heather Whelan

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.

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A Night at Waterloo Bridge
Bindu Devereux Bindu Devereux

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.

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SHE___. exhibition: the female artists of edinburgh
art Tabby Carless Frost art Tabby Carless Frost

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.”

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