Understanding the highs, whys, and cries of your twenties
The psychology of queer awakenings
When I realised I like women as well as men it was like someone switched the lights on. But what actually happens in our brain during a queer awakening? Saturday night is movie night at my family home. Every week we’d argue over the film to watch. I wanted to watch...
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The battle of the siblings
Sibling rivalry and competition is very common, but how healthy really is it? We hear expert advice on the consequences, alongside how ... read more
Bridgerton: Dear The Spectator, we’ve not finished yet!
After this weeks controversial article by The Spectator, written by Zoe Strimpel, she highlighted her inability to understand why ... read more
The loss in your twenties that nobody talks about
A sense of independence and responsibility was all I longed for when I was younger. But now that I’m here, I want to travel back in ... read more
Bridgerton 3: Dear The Spectator, please stop fat shaming women
In response to a recent article from The Spectator about Bridgerton 3, here are some of our thoughts (we are not okay). Dear The ... read more
Why we shouldn’t believe everything we think
Have you ever struggled to distinguish between a gut feeling and anxiety? We delve into why we confuse the two and hear expert advice ... read more
We're all a little bit unhinged...
Why do I base my romantic relationships on astrology?
After having her heart broken by a Gemini man, Emily Hawtin started to base her interactions with men of what zodiac sign they belonged too. She turned down any air signs, laughed in the faces of fire signs, and even decided to be in a relationship with her current...
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The battle of the siblings
Sibling rivalry and competition is very common, but how healthy really is it? We hear expert advice on the consequences, alongside how to shift our focus onto ourselves. Whether you love them or hate them, you’re bound to your siblings forever. And before either of...
Have I become allergic to the word no
In a society that has for too long celebrated the agreeable and co-operative woman, is this the reason we find ourselves in the crossfire of situations that really, we don’t want to be in. Psych-she discusses why saying ‘no’ can be the word avoided by so many and with...
The loss in your twenties that nobody talks about
A sense of independence and responsibility was all I longed for when I was younger. But now that I’m here, I want to travel back in time. Why does nobody talk about grieving your childhood in your twenties? I can’t be the only one feeling this way. The possibilities...
OPINION: Why it’s okay to feel worried about the future
As a young person questions over what it is you want to do with your life can feel completely overwhelming. Did I also mention that we are currently in a cost-of-living crisis? Psych-she's Louise gets it and wants to make sure you don't feel alone. When is Gen Z going...
All you need is love
Relationship advice or a personal attack?
Our friends, especially in our twenties, are the people we go to in times of crises and we rely on them to help us navigate an overwhelming and intimidating time of our lives. So why is romantic relationships the exception of what we will accept advice on. What...
The psychology of trio friendships
We all know the phrase ‘three’s a crowd’, some of us a little too well: people constantly warn us that being in a group of three often ends in tears. Psych-She’s Chloe Evans aims to discover if there is any truth behind this myth, and whether trio friendships really...
Are you in your single era?
For the love of God, please stop calling me ‘nice’
Have you ever wondered if being the ‘nice girl' hinders your potential to find a romantic partner? Psych-She’s Chloe Evans definitely does, and she delves into why this could be. I know you’re all thinking this headline must be some sort of clickbait, because...
What era are you in?
Are you in your Unhinged era, or are you a proud Lover girl? Take our fun, little quiz to see what era you are in!
Is ‘the ick’ epidemic fatal?
For many of us, one simple action, phrase or behaviour can change the dynamic of a relationship, and even be grounds for a breakup. But if we can go from being completely attracted to our partner to utterly repulsed by them, can we ever see past an ick? There...
Bin it? Box it? Burn it? Return it? Should you ditch your exes stuff?
How items left behind from exes after a break up can lead to rumination, resilience, self-discovery and a renewed sense of identity through identity reconstruction. For the first time since my girlfriend and I had broken up, I had a girl coming over. I instantly...
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For the love of God, please stop calling me ‘nice’
Have you ever wondered if being the ‘nice girl' hinders your potential to find a romantic partner? Psych-She’s Chloe Evans definitely does, and she delves into why this could be. I know you’re all thinking this headline must be some sort of clickbait, because...
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Why I can’t stand me, myself and I
I delve into my past to uncover and unpack why I view being alone so negatively. If you want to hear about influential exes, life transitions and societal expectations, then this one’s for you! I never know how to explain it to people. “Oh yeah, I love my own company,...
Is it really that easy to get pregnant?
If you are an emotional wreck with a bloated stomach and a headache, does the worry of beingpregnant cross your mind? We explore the stigma around pregnancy in your twenties and why weare so anxious about the possibility. For a lot of young women, the idea of...
Finding my place as a brown girl in a white world
Here, Tara Nagra investigates the realities of growing up as a brown girl in a western world and details her journey to accepting her place in society. With South Asian girls under 30 years old making up less than 1% of the UK population, it is common for many of...
The battle of the siblings
Sibling rivalry and competition is very common, but how healthy really is it? We hear expert advice on the consequences, alongside how to shift our focus onto ourselves. Whether you love them or hate them, you’re bound to your siblings forever. And before either of...
For the phone lovers
The psychology of queer awakenings
When I realised I like women as well as men it was like someone switched the lights on. But what actually happens in our brain during a queer awakening? Saturday night is movie night at my family home. Every week we’d argue over the film to watch. I wanted to watch...
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Sometimes we all have got to face our fears
Facing your fears: Issy tries on jeans
I hate buying jeans. So much so I think its been a good 18 months since I bought a new pair because the idea of trying on jeans literally makes my skin crawl. Shopping for jeans in the past has led to this becoming my idea of living hell. I will never forget a...
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The brutal roasting of the Bridgerton characters
Emily Hawtin, a newly acclaimed Bridgerton addict, unleashes her harsh and unfiltered opinions on each of the characters in season one. So buckle up, and enjoy the ride, as she takes no mercy. As a Bridgerton virgin, when I heard everyone non stop talking about season...
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What era are you in?
Are you in your Unhinged era, or are you a proud Lover girl? Take our fun, little quiz to see what era you are in!
Quiz: Who said it: Taylor Swift or Bridgerton?
Are you a dedicated Bridgerton fan and a Swiftie? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Which Bridgerton man would burn for you?
Take our fun little quiz, and see which Bridgerton gentleman would burn for you?
