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IntersectionsLove Bites: A Pass on Pretty
This month’s columnist reflects on rejecting noughties' media messaging and embracing body neutrality Read more »| 07 May 2025 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Hopelessly Delusional
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders whether to trust in feelings from the past Read more »| 01 May 2025 -
Food And DrinkProject Canelé, Edinburgh
Cake fans rejoice – Project Canelé's home in Edinburgh's New Town is turning out some excellent French baking, headlined by the eponymous craggly brown treat Read more »| 30 Apr 2025 -
IntersectionsCycles of Change: Glasgow’s cycling gender gap
Riding a bike is no mean feat. One writer unpacks the need for gender equality in active travel and what support is available for women taking on the path less cycled Read more »| 15 Apr 2025 -
IntersectionsIn conversation with FLAPS
We chat with feminist collective FLAPS (Fannies Listening with Advice and Peer Support) about their work in creating safe spaces at music festivals through sexual and emotional welfare provisions Read more »| 15 Apr 2025 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Hot Cross Bun Bliss
This month’s columnist reflects on embracing one’s autonomy via baked goods – anytime, anywhere Read more »| 10 Apr 2025
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IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Boundary Spaces
In this month's advice column, one reader struggles with a friend's unwanted advances Read more »| 03 Apr 2025 -
Food And DrinkThrough the House, Glasgow
Glasgow's latest speciality coffee spot is a haven of comfy chairs, enormous disco balls, and excellent espresso Read more »| 18 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsWith Parent & Child: Unpacking the role of doulas and birth companions
With March bringing World Doula Week, we speak to doulas and birth companions practising in Scotland about supporting pregnancy, bringing life into the world, and the need for systemic change Read more »| 13 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsExpression by Fur: A ScotiaCon weekend with the furry community
Hot on the hairy heels of ScotiaCon 2025, we chat to members of the furry community about harmful media misrepresentation, the joy of connecting IRL and finding freedom in fur Read more »| 13 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Friend Group
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how to establish a community of friends Read more »| 11 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Housewives To Lean On
This month’s columnist reflects on the peculiar joy and surprising insight of the Real Housewives franchise Read more »| 06 Mar 2025 -
Food And DrinkTasting the City: 20 of Edinburgh's Food and Drink Highlights
No matter where you look, Edinburgh is packed with great independent food and drink spots – we pick out some highlights from across the city Read more »| 03 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsFinding Your Feet: How foot fetishes (and other kinks) can reduce STI transmission
When it comes to safer sex, condoms are only the start of what can be a pleasure-filled, and even kinky conversation. We unpack the surprising connection between foot fetishes and reduced STI transmissions Read more »| 13 Feb 2025 -
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Ask Anahit: 365 Party Girl
In this month's advice column, one reader wants to live that party girl lifestyle amidst a group of settled-down friends Read more »| 12 Feb 2025