Unlearning to Say ‘Anorexia’
Anorexia is a loaded, visceral word. Anorexia. Anorexia Nervosa, the term, was developed by Queen Victoria’s physician, Sir William Gull in 1873. Of Greek…
Body Image
The Silent Ranking System Eating Disorders
When I was about ten years old – gangly, ravenous, messy-haired – I read an article in a dental surgery waiting room about twin…
The Life Changing Act of Shaving Your Head
In the weeks before my hair went I tried a little mental preparation tactic. I’d wait for someone to tell me, in adoring detail,…
Can We Stop Talking About ‘Trying’ And Talk About Fucking?
Last week a friend told me a story about a family dinner, where everyone very happily and comfortably chatted about the details of her…
Being A Feminist Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Hate Yourself Sometimes
As I write this I realise maybe that title is a little harsh. Hopefully as you’re reading this you don’t hate yourself—or at least…
Art Class: Amy Pollock
Before we start, I just want to say when our buddy Amy technically hasn’t graduated from her photography degree yet. In fact when she…
A Hair Situation
Last week American Apparel shocked/induced eye rolls/delighted shoppers by accessorising their mannequins with pubes. The Internet erupted with opinions: some thought it was gross,…