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03Sep

We All Use Sexist Language, Women Too

Terri Apter

men, society, women

Relationships

Adjectives have now become the scapegoat for a sexist culture - these naughty words are seen to be drenched in misogyny.  First “bossy” came under fire; now “feisty” is targeted. Forget feisty's positive meaning - apparently the fact that it is commonly used to describe women provides sufficient proof of bias and bad intent. When I went through the list of additional 'women only' words presented in The Telegraph Wonder Woman, I felt the frisson of easy recognition that often accompanies what psychologists call the 'confirmation bias': it is much easier to think...
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18Aug

Partners of Miscarriage Feel Ignored

Julia Bueno

bereavement, family, men, miscarriage, women

Therapists

We must also recognise the grief experienced by partners of miscarrying mothers so they have the space and support for their loss to be noted.
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29Jul

Pregnancy Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, massage, pregnancy, women

Body

If there is ever a time you need a massage it's when you are pregnant. The average pregnancy weight gain is 12.5kg  and this can create all sorts of aches and pains that massage treats brilliantly, but here many other highly beneficial effects too.  What can pregnancy massage treat? Relieving lower back pain Giving you space to integrate the changes your body is going through Reducing anxiety Providing a neutral space to explore how you feel about your pregnancy Helping get better quality sleep Managing swollen feet and...
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25Jul

How Sports Protect Girls' Self Esteem

Terri Apter

anxiety, depression, exercise, women

Body

Dr Terri Apter explains how engaging in sports can improve the body image and overall confidence of teenage girls and help to reduce depression.
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07Jul

Your Period is Not Your Enemy

Kate Merrick

body, health, women

Therapists

Women spend most of their lives struggling to accept their bodies and biology. Knowing your menstrual cycle will allow you to learn to love your period says therapist Kate Merrick
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20Jun

The Psychology of Fashion

Karen Pine

psychology, women

Mind

As the seasons change they bring with them hosts of new choices about what to wear.  How to manage to look chic and stay warm? And, as life gets busier, how not to over-heat physically or emotionally. The selection of something to put on is not just an aesthetic or practical decision. It’s also about what suits our mood. On a minute-by-minute basis, we are assailed by a range of emotions. And every morning we make a decision about what to wear. The two are closely connected. The selection of something to put on is not just an aesthetic or practical decision. It’s...
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11Jun

Beauty: What Lies Beneath the Makeup

Edyta Wanic

society, women

Soul

Inspired by the media coverage of the no-makeup selfie campaign by Cancer Research UK, I decided to research the influence of makeup on women’s lives by setting myself up as guinea pig for my student paper at the University of Warwick.   One day I went out barefaced and the next I wore noticeably more makeup than usual. How would I feel? And how would other people respond to me? I normally wear minimal makeup, but the idea of going out makeup-free even for a day made me feel uncomfortable.  I was concerned about looking unprofessional at work and...
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08Jun

Why We Shouldn't Try to be Perfect Mothers

Rachel Kelly

family, mother, motherhood, parenting, women

Relationships

‘Dear Sebastian,’ the letter began in a childish script. ‘Thank you very much for my Birthday Present. I love ‘Angelina Ballerina’ books. Love Yore God Daughter Eleanor’. I laughed. As any mother reading this will know, the likelihood that my husband Sebastian would have a) known it was his god-daughter’s birthday b) sent her a present and c) known that she liked Angelina Ballerina would have been as likely as me going six rounds at the pub. For the truth is, while women have made huge strides in the workplace, many men have not made commensurate progress at...
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08May

Middle-Aged Women: Ignored or Liberated?

Terri Apter

menopause, midlife, society, women

Soul

Middle-aged women are not so much ignored as they age, but liberated to speak out, says psychologist Dr Terri Apter
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25Apr

Why Envy is Toxic

Ros Coward

emotions, friendship, women

Soul

Whether between friends, colleagues or siblings, envy impacts many different types of relationships. Understand the root causes of envy to help avoid it
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