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24/04/2024

Woman stalked for 3 years after 10minutes job interview

A woman based in Leicester identified as Jenny Pickering has expressed worry over her safety when her stalker is released from jail. The stalker identified as Yang Shozol has been jailed three times for harassment and breaching a restraining order. Jenny recounted that in March 2022, she met Yang Sh...

23/04/2024

Graca Machel – The only woman to have married two presidents

Grace Simbine Machel is the only woman in history to have been the first spouse to two different democratically elected African leaders. Machel was born on October 17, 1945, in Gaza, Mozambique. She was the last child in a family of six. Her early life was characterized by hardship yet fueled by a f...

20/04/2024

Why Women Centered Media Is Important

One of my favourite quotes on the importance of women’s voices and narratives is by bell hooks, the late African American writer and feminist theorist. It goes: “No black woman writer in this culture can write “too much”. Indeed, no woman writer can write “too much”…No woman has ever w...

14/04/2024

Why Unlearning The Desire To Please Everyone Is Necessary

In order to fully thrive, women must learn to abandon people pleasing and a desire to be liked.

11/04/2024

How Solo Dates Help Build Self Love

Growing up, one of my favourite memories was going to the cinema with my dad, mum and siblings on Sundays after church. Asides going out for lunch every Sunday, my earliest memories involve trips to Silverbird Cinemas to see a movie. Going to the movies has always been a thing I did with family or [...

09/04/2024

We Should All Be Entitled and Audacious Women

To be entitled in this context is not to think that things should fall on your lap. It is rather to believe that you too are deserving of the best and must not settle for less.

04/04/2024

How A Constant Search For Love Can Ironically Bring Heartache

However, a woman who has made "finding the one" a priority will find it harder to take a break and heal compared to the woman who is not on an active search.

29/03/2024

How Rejecting The Good Woman Label Helps You Thrive Better

Women are still raised to stifle our true desires in the pursuit of being known as "good" and "wife material".

27/03/2024

Men Need To Stop Being Nosey About Women’s Romantic Life

The nosiness of men about women's romantic lives can also be a deciding factor on if women can get good shelter and housing.

21/03/2024

We Asked Women Their Take On Long Distance Friendships And Here’s What We Got

How do we maintain friendships that can be erased due to distance? There is a lot of talk on long distance relationships and there needs to be talk on long distance friendships too.

18/03/2024

Should You Be Worried If Your Partner Watches P**n?

Men who are addicted to p**n don't view women as sexual partners.

12/03/2024

How Old is Elodie in Damsel?

Millie Bobby Brown’s character, Princess Elodie, in the Netflix movie “Damsel” is portrayed as a mature princess willing to sacrifice herself for her kingdom. While her exact age is not explicitly stated in the film, it can be inferred that Princess Elodie is between 18 to 20 years old based o...

12/03/2024

How Old is Brooke Carter? Damsel’s Floria Actress

Brooke Carter is a 14-year-old up-and-coming actress known for her role as Floria in the movie “Damsel,” alongside Millie Bobby Brown. Here are some key details about Brooke Carter: Career and Background: Born in May 2010, Brooke Carter started her acting career with notable roles in TV series l...

11/03/2024

The Danger In Ignoring Other Women’s Stories About Men

There is incredible danger that can come to a woman when she fails to listen to the women who have walked a path she wants to go and who come warning her about it

11/03/2024

How Old Was Heidi Gardner’s Cat When It Died?

Heidi Gardner, known for her role on “Saturday Night Live,” recently shared the emotional experience of saying goodbye to her beloved 17-year-old cat, Marshall. This heartfelt moment was described by Gardner as “the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do”. Marshall, a Tonkinese cat with beautif...

10/03/2024

TW: Woman Loses Both Feet After Being Pushed Onto Train Tracks

A tragic incident unfolded in lower Manhattan when a 29-year-old woman was struck by a subway train after being pushed onto the tracks by her boyfriend. The New York City Police Department responded to a 911 call at the Fulton Street subway station, finding the woman conscious but with both feet sev...

09/03/2024

Why You Must Unlearn The Need To Be A Saviour

What would happen if women simply stopped trying to teach men, guide them and educate men?

09/03/2024

Rebuilding Self-Confidence: A Guide to Finding Your Inner Strength After a Breakup

Breaking up with a significant other can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, often leaving individuals feeling lost and questioning their self-worth. However, it’s essential to recognize that a breakup does not define your value as a person. In the aftermath of a separation, rebu...

08/03/2024

Deception Unveiled: Inside the Viral TikTok Series ‘Who TF Did I Marry’?

“Who TF did I marry?” is the name of a woman’s TikTok series in which she exposes her husband’s compulsive lying. The series has gone viral. The videos, which started sharing on February 15, include 50 parts and describe the dysfunctional marriage. The woman’s ex-husband and h...

08/03/2024

Here Is Why You Can’t Stop Dreaming About Your Ex

Dreams have long been a mysterious realm, offering glimpses into our subconscious thoughts and emotions. One common phenomenon that many people experience is dreaming about their ex-partners. These dreams can range from nostalgic and pleasant to unsettling and confusing. But what do these dreams rea...

07/03/2024

Why We Need to Hold Space for Low-Maintenance Friendships

As we navigate the complexities of adult life, the dynamics of friendships often undergo significant changes. Career demands, family responsibilities, and personal growth can place strains on maintaining close connections with friends. In the midst of this, the concept of “low-maintenance friends....

07/03/2024

Is Your Partner Your Soulmate or Your Twin Flame?

Love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that can take many forms, and the idea of finding a soulmate or encountering a twin flame adds an extra layer of mystery to romantic relationships. While the terms “soulmate” and “twin flame” are often used interchangeably, they hold distinct meanin...

06/03/2024

A Guide to Kink 101 for Solo and Partnered Exploration

Human sexuality is a vast and diverse spectrum, and exploring one’s desires can be a fulfilling and enriching journey. While many people enjoy traditional forms of intimacy, there’s a growing interest in incorporating kink into the bedroom. Kink is a term that encompasses a wide range of non-tra...

28/02/2024

Erase The Desire To Change A Man’s Bad Behaviour

One of my favourite short story collections is Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad by Damilars Kuku, a Nigerian writer, radio presenter and actress. It touches on topics such as infidelity, r**e, infertility and the ties that bind women and men in cities like Lagos. It is a collection that I return....

24/02/2024

Why Do We Shame Mothers Who Ask For Help?

Sometimes internalised misogyny sees women shamimg other women even if we may also want help.

21/02/2024

How Having A Good Kind of Audacity Can Help Your Career

With audacity, you avoid a situation where more opportunities go to the lesser skilled but more strategic and louder person.

16/02/2024

The Reality Is That You Will Be Treated Like Other Girls

No matter how much we try to bend and conform to the wishes of men, in any sexist society, there is simply no hiding place for women.

13/02/2024

The Importance of Having An Intentionally Single Period As A Woman

Having an intentionally single period as a woman will not only lay the groundwork for healing, it will ensure that you are strong enough to leave even non-romantic situations that do not serve you.

09/02/2024

Why You Should Never Ignore Red Flags As A Woman

More women must realise that ignoring the red flags and warning signs that our minds bring up is to insult our sense of intelligence.

05/02/2024

Why We Need More Women Only Scholarships and Opportunities

Women only spaces, scholarships and opportunities are important and the regard for opportunities catered towards women must be something honored by every woman who calls herself a feminist.

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