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On Dating When You Have A Disability

Fem Korsten — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:30:00 -0500

I don't have the guts to approach a guy when there are able-bodied women around, let alone actually flirt with him.

I've Had Under-Eye Circles Since I Was Born

Mari Santos — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:30:00 -0500

My quest for that Holy Grail concealer will likely never end, here are some wild and wacky treatments I have been trying of late.

I Can't Stop Buying Breton Tops And I Don't Want To Because They're The Best Fashion Item Ever

Phoebe — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:30:00 -0500

The Breton is a sort of visual shorthand for classic Parisian style, clean and chic in its graphic simplicity.

It Happened To Me: I Caught Genital Warts

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:30:00 -0500

My first thought was that I was going to be plagued by growths for the rest of my life. My lovely, textbook vagina would no doubt soon be riddled with fat, ugly warts, spreading beyond control.

Why Rabbits Are Better Than Dogs And Cats, And Why I Miss Mine

Kirsty — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:30:00 -0500

I'll have none of your dogs and cats, or your budgies or guinea pigs -- frankly, they can all fuck off as long as bunnies are around.

When In Doubt, I Ask Myself, What Would Gwen Do?

Phoebe — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:30:00 -0500

How do I adapt my style into something that feels more appropriate for my thirties without losing the essence of the look that I spent my teens and twenties figuring out? Using Gwen as an example, I might have the answer.

I'M NOT GAY: Why I've Had To "In" Myself To My Family

Squeamish Kate — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Somewhere in my parent's house there's probably a dusty banner emblazoned with the words "Happy Coming Out Day!"

How To: Hang Out By Yourself, A Beginners Tutorial

Stevie — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:30:00 -0500

When everyone else is busy, it’s all too easy to make lazy onesie-focused decisions because you’ve forgotten that going to the pub, having a proper nice lunch or going to see a film alone is even an option.

A Guide To Gambling For Girls

Alisande Fitzsimons — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:30:00 -0500

Everything you ever wanted to know about poker, casinos, betting on horses and, erm, bingo but were afraid to ask

I'm A Vegetarian With A Fur Coat Hanging In My Closet

Naomi — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:30:00 -0500

"When my mum sees this she’s not going to cook me any more vegetarian meals," I admitted, quaveringly. "And quite right, too," snapped the slightly scary boss lady that I sat next to.

Do We Really Want Men To Feel As Bad About Themselves As We (Sometimes) Do?

Squeamish Kate — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:30:00 -0500

A little part of me fills up with glee when I see the increase in male grooming products. Then I think, "OH NO MEN! Not you too! We can't BOTH be the physically insecure sex."

How Do You Explain God To A Three Year Old?

Danielle — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:30:00 -0500

"Who’s God?" she asked. And I had no idea whatsoever how to answer her.

My Bad Health Isn't A Choice

Fem Korsten — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:00:00 -0500

I'm a 29-year-old female. I eat mainly vegan and eat lots of organic veggies. I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke, I have never done drugs. I've been diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, PCOS, life threatening allergies and -- for my last birthday -- I got a busted thyroid.

Why I Wish I'd Told My Friends I Was Being Abused

Victoria Grantham — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:30:00 -0500

He made me feel small and helpless, and 15 years later, I still shake with terror at the thought of feeling like that again.

And We're Live (in The UK)!

Rebecca Holman — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:30:20 -0400

This is definitely the best thing to come out of the UK since that Hovis advert about sliced bread.

I'm a Philatelist and I'm Not Ashamed

Phoebe — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:19 -0400

I swear, this is related to fashion.

This is London Calling...AKA Your xoJane UK Fashion and Beauty Editor

Phoebe — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:30:18 -0400

My approach to fashion and beauty is shaped by the fact I am stingy and lazy and I hate spending a lot of money, so I will endeavour to find you stuff that does the job and won't cost the earth.

Why hello there you lovely Americans...

Rebecca Holman — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:30:21 -0400

I'm here to take all your ideas and pretend they're my own...