I’m going on a permanent shaving strike
I’ve decided to stop shaving my legs. Living in a cold climate where I wear tights or trousers for 8 months of the year has made me realise what a … Continue reading I’m going on a permanent shaving strike
Tag: feminism
Lady gardens (= pubic hair)
It must be time for another post about pubic hair. My last post about the topic was a few years ago now and pubic hair is currently in the news … Continue reading Lady gardens (= pubic hair)
Magmanimous
I want to make a comment about the scientist Tim Hunt, who was recently sacked for making some disparaging remarks about women. They weren’t exactly disparaging but they were not … Continue reading Magmanimous
Family, WooCommerce, and women in the workplace
It has been almost a week since I wrote a post! This is unlike me. Usually I’m bursting at the seams with things to say. Lots of things have happened … Continue reading Family, WooCommerce, and women in the workplace
In praise of cycling and a dress colour
It must be about time I posted another photo of Busby so here he is, with precious cargo: I cycle to and from school everyday and I love it. My only … Continue reading In praise of cycling and a dress colour
Keeping abreast of page 3
I’ve been so busy recently that I don’t get to read the news very often and I’ve missed all the media discussion about The Sun and page 3. I’m always keen … Continue reading Keeping abreast of page 3
A gaudy shirt and feminism
Ok, I promise not to write about this topic again after this post but I have to get this off my chest one more time. I got some thought-provoking comments … Continue reading A gaudy shirt and feminism
The Rosetta shirt
I can’t resist writing a post about “shirtstorm”, the drama about the Rosetta guy and his shirt with cartoons of scantily-clad women. Humans have just landed a robot on a comet! This … Continue reading The Rosetta shirt
Sexism, carnivorous plants, and cycling
I sometimes have problems spotting the more subtle forms of sexism. I’m not sure if this is because I’m a woman and I just don’t notice, or if it’s for … Continue reading Sexism, carnivorous plants, and cycling
Women and scientists threats to society
Australian politics has become so extreme that it is now bordering on funny. Australians have shamelessly elected someone who not only thinks coal and cars are king but who also … Continue reading Women and scientists threats to society
