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Long Distance: Do’s and Dont’s

Megan Shaefer recounts her experience with long distance relationships in St Andrews, sharing her advice on making it work.  I entered my first year at St. Andrews in a long distance relationship. I’d...

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Consent — what is it?

Jo Boon debunks common misconceptions regarding consent — and explains what it truly means.    Consent is not the absence of a ‘no’; it is the presence of a ‘yes’.  Consent — giving permission for...

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“What are We?” : The Ambiguity of 21st Century Dating

Jo Boon contemplates the definition of dating in the 21st century — and the problem with labels when you DTR (define the relationship). #youdoyou   Does anyone really know if they’re dating anymore?...

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The Hidden Power of Lingerie

Megan Shaefer reveals how matching underwear makes her feel “as if  I have my life together.” Let’s be honest, she’s not alone here.  It is a universal truth that lingerie beneath any outfit (even if...

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Body Positivity: Why It’s Not Egotistical to Love Yourself

Jo Boon explains why it’s okay –and not arrogant –to love your body.  I love my body. Am I being egotistical or body positive? Like most people, I used to have issues with my appearance. I saw my nose,...

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How mental health impacts relationships

An anonymous article on how to work through and create health relationships when you or your partner are struggling with mental health illness.  The state of my mental health hasn’t been a secret for a...

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Dating in Halls

Darya Smirnova explores the pitfalls of dating in halls; the drama, the dilemmas but maybe some solutions too. She looks ahead to the fast approaching Valentines Day and how to handle it! With...

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Top Ten Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Jo Boon offers gift ideas for the people you love without buying into capitalist traditions.  Whether you’re in a relationship or not, it’s never a bad idea to celebrate the love in your life. I’m...

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Valentines Day Under Review

A few days before Valentines day, an anonymous author wrote about the anticipation of having a valentine for the first time. If you missed it then check it out here! A week on, here is their review of...

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Breaking news: The sex position of your hall uncovered.

After some intensive journalistic research, Jo Boon and Natalie Clark have uncovered the truth about the sex positions each of our halls represent. Having compiled all the data, this is the definitive...

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Long Distance Relationships

Long distance relationships have a stigma of not working out. Here’s an antithesis.    ‘It’ll be over by Christmas’   ‘Don’t waste your university years’   ‘You’ll break up eventually, why prolong the...

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Coming Out

This week is National Coming Out Week, which revolves around National Coming Out Day- the 11th of October. This day acknowledges and marks the anniversary of The Second National March on Washington for...

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INTRO: A Brief History of Sex

Hermione Bird, our Love, Sex and Relationships Subeditor, talks us through the history of sex. Sex is everywhere. Flicking through Instagram is like flicking through a Victoria’s Secret catalogue. Sex...

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