Originally Published in Print, September 2021 Contraception in Ireland has historically been a contentious issue. Contraception was never made available for women or men, either under English rule or in the Republic. Then, in 1985, the Family Planning Act … Continue reading Contraception in Ireland: Why are some forms harder to attain than others?
Illustration by Emily Stevenson. All information correct as of 22/04/21. If you paid even passing attention to the news over the last three weeks, you will have heard that some Covid-19 vaccines which people are relying heavily on for … Continue reading Vaccines and Blood Clots: What’s the Big Deal? If blood clots with contraceptives aren’t a problem, then why are they with vaccines?
Romance in any form of literature is often dramatised, heightened, and intended for you to gain some sort of lesson about love by the end of it, whether it be positive or negative. The myth of romance portrayed in some … Continue reading Romance Novels: Are They Portraying the Wrong Image?
It’s a Sin is probably the most profound, real and emotionally charged television series I have seen in recent years. The mini-series, which consists of five episodes and originally aired on Channel 4 earlier this year, takes place over the … Continue reading It’s a Sin – An Absolute Must-Watch
Valentine’s Day to me, always just seemed like a good way for shops to rebrand unsold chocolate from the Christmas period following the healthy month of January. There’s so much pressure around it: “What will I get my valentine? What … Continue reading A Perspective on Valentine’s Day Is it a load of sh*t?