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Coping
Artwork and Words by Wren, 19 ACT This article contains themes about mental health, anxiety and depression which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services. 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 Lifeline – 13 11 14 This piece was a finalist of the…
Embodied Activism
Words by Brianna, 24 QLD This article contains themes of mental health and eating disorders which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our Creating a Safe Space page to see a full list of support services. Lifeline – 13…
Rarely Seen, Hardly Heard: Boundaries are our perfect lovers
We need to change the way we think and talk about sexual assault. To help a survivor, we need to validate their experiences without measuring against others.
My cup is broken
Words by Maeson, 21 WA “You can’t pour from an empty cup” The number one phrase for championing self-care. It’s a good message. To contribute to the world, we must first take care of ourselves. The longer we neglect our mental and emotional wellbeing, the more we risk suffering from things like burnout or depression….
Unfiltered Thoughts: #breakthebias
In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2022 we asked our WhyNot community for their Unfiltered Thoughts on what this year’s theme #breakthebias means to them. Women Kill, but Women Are Also Killed In Australia: – 1 woman a week is killed by an intimate partner [1] – 10 women a day are hospitalised…
Still on your L’s? Don’t sweat it!
Words by Kirra, 20 VIC There are many reasons I could give as to why, at 20 years old, I still haven’t got my driver’s licence. I could blame it on the fact that I live out of home and don’t have a car or tell you that I haven’t been able to go driving…
Lockdown Motivation
Words by Leo, VIC Artist Statement: The aim for my video was to motivate viewers to get active during lockdown and not allow lack of motivation to consume them. Whether it be exercise, establishing a routine or hanging out with family. There are many outlets we can channel our time into. I was keen to…
Rarely Seen, Hardly Heard: Living with the V
“I am living with vaginismus.
The involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor.”
Rarely Seen, Hardly Heard: Unpacking the slippery stuff
An interview with the co-founders of Figr! A brand that not only makes lube BUT smashes the stigma associated with it.
Rarely Seen, Hardly Heard: A chat could change a life
James and Tom talk us through their final year of high school and their learnings from the Man Cave program.
