Valentines is out, Galentines is in
The idea first proposed by Knope in 2010 has since taken a hold on women throughout the world and has now become mainstream; and what is more beautiful and empowering than women celebrating women? Read more…
The idea first proposed by Knope in 2010 has since taken a hold on women throughout the world and has now become mainstream; and what is more beautiful and empowering than women celebrating women? Read more…
Kombucha, a fermented tea known for its properties that benefit gut health, is a drink that has become more popular in recent years. But just what is kombucha, and why does it warrant pride of place on the weekly shopping list? Read more…
The latest hairstyling trend has been dubbed “the PS5’s girl version”. The Dyson Airwrap, with its futuristic design, wraps your hair instantly and “creates voluminous curls and waves without extreme heat” according to its website. But is it worth the hype? Read more…
Femicide is the killing of women and girls by men, precisely because of their gender. Women’s Aid state that “femicide is both a cause and a result of gender inequality and discrimination, both of which are root causes of all violence against women”. Read more…
Planera’s flushable pad degrades within 30 days and turns into clean water, biogas and fertiliser, compared to regular, plastic pads which can take 500 years to decompose. Read more…
While traditional options such as counselling and medication hold obvious merit in treating SAD, another valid treatment has become more mainstream in recent years: the practice of light or phototherapy. Read more…
The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland, Bodywhys, said in a statement this week that it recognises the “great deal of correspondence and concerns” that it has received since the announcement of the RTÉ staple’s return, adding that the programme is “triggering” for viewers, in particular those who live with an eating disorder. Read more…
The 56 per cent of women who experienced such changes, included reports of heavier and more painful periods and missed periods, compared to pre-pandemic, the authors said, while 64 per cent of women reported worsening premenstrual symptoms (PMS). Read more…
Students, often prone to overlooking the matter when it comes to crunch time during the semester, “really can’t cheat sleep” according to Professor Anna Donnla O’Hagan of the School of Health & Human Performance at DCU. Read more…
The pressure young girls are experiencing in sending sexual photographs online is contributing to a wider culture of sexual harassment. Read more…
“Period poverty affects more women in our communities than we realise…it is ridiculous that period poverty exists in Ireland in this day and age it is so wrong that in 2021 people are thanking you for getting them pads,”Claire Hunt from Period Poverty Ireland said. Read more…
COVID-19, Brexit and hitches in supply chains have all contributed to a changing consumerism landscape, and by consequence, our Christmas 2021 wish lists might just become the collateral damage. Read more…
So, what does the future hold then? Kitt accepts it is “hard to know what moves the needle of public perception” but the continued engagement with the government and the revolutionisation of our Licensing Laws are to be the first step of the ongoing dance that is the innovation of nightlife in Ireland. Read more…
Interrailing is one of the most student-friendly ways to explore the world. It is much cheaper than flights or booking individual trains. On top of this you will also explore so much more and see so much more of Europe, saving money on transport fares. Read more…
Always remember, being sober does not mean you are “no craic” and drinking on a night out is a choice, not a requirement. Read more…
The main problems faced during Mercury retrograde include difficulties with technology, miscommunication, delays, and people from the past returning. Read more…
Dean O’Reilly, Vice President of Wellbeing in the DCU Students’ Union gave some advice on ways to keep students “from slipping under the line”. Read more…
This pandemic-led hesitation is reflected in the number of mammograms carried out by the HSE’s BreastCheck screening programme falling by more than two-thirds in 2020, leading to the detection of 600 fewer breast cancers. Read more…
While we craved all the hallmarks of our normal lives with its foreign holidays and weekend getaways for 18 months, now that we can gradually reintroduce those aspects to our lives, many will experience what has been termed as post-pandemic anxiety. Read more…
“Cheugy” has not only wormed its way into the everyday vernacular of Generation Z, but added fuel to the fire of the trend cycle that is searing its way through the fashion industry. Read more…
Known as STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), disciplines in this field have traditionally been male-dominated, with women comprising just 25 per cent of STEM-related roles in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office. Read more…
Out of these demands from consumers and the need for brands to stand up and deliver change, sustainable shampoo bars were born. Read more…
The spring ’21 collection was more future oriented than ever as it was a prediction of who we want to be and what we want to look like when we finally come out of lockdown. Read more…
With a new wave of national restrictions recently eased, a wealth of hiking opportunities becomes available. Take it as your informal invitation to explore the trails, walks and routes you’ve ‘been meaning to get around to’. Read more…
A new moon cycle is approaching, with a full moon lighting the sky on April 26th. Many people use crystals and manifestation to make the most out of the moon and to harvest its spiritual energy. Read more…
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