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Limousines, bicycles, and fat ugly slags

by Robyn J on Fri 15th May 2015Fri 15th May 2015
A brief discussion on why "you're a fat, ugly slag" is the worst possible punishment, regardless of the crime, the context, or the recipient's actual physical attractiveness and number of sexual partners. Plus some scary statistics of just affecting it is when we women are so regularly taught to equate size with success

Happy 1st birthday, me!

by Robyn J on Tue 14th April 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
What a difference a year makes.

15 things I could say when you ask if we’re going to get married

by Robyn J on Wed 25th March 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
"We're getting married next month. No, it's a a pretty big ceremony. We've invited everyone. I mean, except you, obviously"

Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s talk about rape

by Robyn J on Sat 14th February 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
50 Shades of Grey may be credited with exploring women's sexuality but that doesn't mean it's been done in a safe, aware, or intelligent way

Renee Zellweger and the Guardian’s great confusion

by Robyn J on Wed 22nd October 2014Wed 22nd April 2015
Are we horrified by the increase in plastic surgery or simply by the total transformation of Renee Zellweger's face? At what point can we stop blaming the patriarchy and society's celebrity obsession, and instead all agree that Renee no longer looks like Renee?

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