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...
View ArticleConsent — 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...
View Article“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?...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleBody 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,...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleDating 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View ArticleValentines 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...
View ArticleBreaking 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...
View ArticleLong 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...
View ArticleComing 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...
View ArticleINTRO: 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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