Skip to content
Anna Martin

Anna Martin

451 articles

Latest Articles

love romantic or plantonic
Life

Is platonic love just as fulfilling as romantic?

Love is in the air…or is that just the dose that’s been going around? Either way, two of the most common types of love people will experience are platonic and romantic but is one better than the other? Anyone who’s tried dating this century will tell you it’s a bit of a nightmare. Dating apps, […]

imposter syndrome
Life

‘We need to stop telling women they have imposter syndrome’

Imposter syndrome is something that made its way into our everyday vernacular pretty recently Though it was coined as a term back in 1978 by Pauline Clance and Dr Suzanne Imes when they published The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention, we only really became aware of it in the last […]

LGBTQIA+ slang terms every ally should know
Life

LGBTQIA+ slang terms every ally should know

Every culture and community has its slang terms Where else in the world would you have people saying ‘grand’ and ‘craic’ than Ireland? The same goes for the LGBTQIA+ community, sometimes it can seem like we have a whole other language that needs to be decoded. While many people are already aware of some of […]

manifestation
Life

What is manifestation and does it actually work?

“I’m manifesting that it comes true for you” We’ve all heard the term manifestation and have even used it in passing, but did you know there is actually a full practice that goes with it. There are so many avenues of information about manifestation that you can fall down and sometimes it can be hard […]

sharing food, tiktok, test
Life

People are testing their partners with tiny portions on TikTok

How would you react if someone gave you a tiny portion? There are only two ways it can really go; that’s fine or sheer, gut-wrenching disappointment. So, why are people purposely doing this to themselves and filming for the sake of TikTok videos? The tiny portion trend @andy.and.michelle He didn’t think twice about it 😭 […]

Bubble plates are trending – here’s how to get the Gustaf Westman look
Life

Bubble plates are trending – here’s how to get the Gustaf Westman look

At this point, we’ve all seen those bubble plates on TikTok Don’t pretend like you don’t know exactly what we’re talking about, every second creator has either spoken about them or has plated up a fancy meal on one and said nothing. From their oversized brims to their pastel colours something about them just sparks […]

bisexual
Life

We need to stop the fetishisation of bisexual women

I’m bisexual and I’m proud of it 99.99% of the time It took me a while to get here but I did and I’m never going back except for one circumstance – online dating. When it comes to swiping through Tinder it seems that every second person is posting with their other half looking for […]

cyberstalking
Tech

What is cyberstalking and how can I stay safe online?

Cyberstalking sounds like something out of a movie but unfortunately, it’s a scary reality for people these days In fact, millions of people across the globe become victims of harassment, threats, or even being tracked through their online accounts every year. Cyberstalking is a serious challenge that can affect anyone who uses the internet. It […]

simon harris
News

Everything you need to know about TikTok TD Simon Harris

Simon Harris has confirmed that he is “ready to step up, ready to serve” After Leo Varadkar announced on Wednesday that he was stepping down as party leader immediately and would resign as Taoiseach, Simon Harris threw his hat into the ring for the leadership role. Since it’s looking more and more likely that Mr […]

art deco
Life

Art Deco-inspired interiors: How to get the look

Start doing your best Jay Gatsby impression, Art Deco is back in a big way With its rich colours, sleek lines and just all-out 1920s luxe vibe, it’s understandable why people are looking to the past for a bit of home decor inspiration. Often defined by geometric patterns and motifs, bold jewel tones, and rich […]

fast fashion france
Fashion

Is France’s proposed fast fashion law actually sustainable?

A bill to curb the rise of fast fashion won unanimous approval in the lower house of the French Parliament The vote makes France the first country in the world “legislating to limit the excesses of ultra-fast fashion” according to Christophe Bechu, minister for the ecological transition. The measures still require a vote in the […]