Amanda Henry, UNSW Women often wonder what the “right” length of time is after giving birth before getting pregnant again. A recent Canadian study suggests 12-18 months between pregnancies is ideal for most women. But the period between pregnancies, and whether a shorter or longer period poses risks, is still contested, especially when it comes to other factors such as a mother’s age. It’s important to remember that in high-income countries most pregnancies go well regardless of the gap in between. What is short and long The time between the end of the first pregnancy and the conception of the…
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Jean Twenge, San Diego State University Something is stealing teens’ sleep. In a newly released analysis of two large national surveys, my co-authors and I found that the number of U.S. teens who reported sleeping less than seven hours a night jumped 22 percent between 2012 and 2015. Sleep experts agree that teens need at least nine hours of sleep a night. But by 2015, 43 percent of teens reported sleeping less than seven hours a night on most nights – meaning almost half of U.S. teens are significantly sleep-deprived. What could have raised sleep deprivation among teens to such…
Traditional and Contemporary focuses on Ankara fabric spliced with contemporary tailoring. African fashion has taken a spike in creative designing over the years and we are ultra-excited to be documenting its progress one stylish picture at a time. Every Fashion Friday, we’ll be surfing through social media streets to find design inspirations for our Pride Woman (which is you, by the way). See our weekly style catalogue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Per Yard Ankara Shop (@peryardankarashop) on Jul 10, 2019 at 2:04am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by OMETSEY (@ometseyofficial)…
These days, off-the-runway dresses aren’t as basic as they used to be with the need for accessories to elevate it from drab to fab. Designers are adding drama to the mix – whether it’s in a subtle way (in the form of a sensual slit revealing just enough skin), or it’s an over-the-top, go-big-or-go-home sleeve. We’ve curated images from our favourite Instagram looks of the week to put your styling game on the right track. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debbie Beeko (@debbs_bjuku) on Jul 12, 2019 at 6:43am PDT View this post…
Peter Lucas, University of Central Lancashire The idea that advertising, entertainment and news media are guilty of objectifying women is familiar enough to most of us. But recently the balance seems to have shifted, with concerns being expressed about the potential objectification of male actors in drama series such as Bodyguard and Poldark. So are liberated and independent women who decry the objectification of women, but are thrilled by shots of male bodies on TV, guilty of double standards? Compared to the acres of taut flesh on display in coverage of, say, Olympic swimming, the odd glimpse of a firm…
Lauren Howe, Stanford University A friend once grumbled that, given the choice, she’d rather see her ex miserable than herself happy. Few things in life are as traumatic as the end of a long-term, romantic relationship. Nonetheless, many people are able to eventually recover and move on relatively unscathed. Others, like my friend, aren’t so lucky. Even years later, they remain mired in the pain of the experience. Any reminder of their former partner – whether it’s a casual mention in conversation or a Facebook photo – can elicit profound feelings of sadness, anger and resentment. Why is it that…
Often we see women praise their significant other for their efforts financially and it rarely makes headline (except the usual ‘couple goals’ covetous retorts). Recently, a young man shared his relationship experience on Twitter. Praising the woman he’s about to marry for her efforts in supporting him financially.I wanna share 10 things about this woman before we wed this weekend;1. When I met her I had no place to stay. I was sleeping on a couch at a friend’s house. And she knew.2. I found a place later on, and she helped paying my rent for months3. She got me…
Our ‘woman crushes’ are often adults with effective achievements. However today, there’s a little deviation because although our pick is not an adult, she has demonstrated characteristics and excellence that is worth celebrating and emulating. Cori (a.k.a. CoCo) Gauff is now known as the 15-year-old school girl who hit Venus Williams – known as Wimbledon royalty – out of the game. And today, she lands the spot as our Woman Crush Wednesday. Surprised by her victory which shocked the world, moments after her win, she said: “I definitely had to tell myself to stay calm, I have never played on…
My Dear Daughter, Death as a subject is one most of us are very uncomfortable with. You might be saying to yourself, “Death? What is daddy up to now? Is he thinking of his own mortality?” This is far from my thought. However, since my own daddy passed on when I was in my forties, married and with children, I have come to the clear understanding that death happens to us all. Yes, no one lives forever on this earthly plane. The passage of your grandfather had such a profound impact on me. His death caused me so much pain…
I imagine every career-driven mother is faced with a time where she realizes she is starting to walk a fine line between giving 150% to succeed at work, and where it crosses over into a lack of balance that could impact her children and the amount of time spent focusing on the parenting role. This scenario is not new by any means but became very new to me a few years ago. I was on the up and up of my career and little by little started doing more, succeeding more, and getting asked to contribute more at the office.…