Unfortunately, beauty politics require strict compliance from women. As a result of the way our looks interact with whom we are and how we are treated in society, one cornerstone of femininity is youth. Women go through surgical procedures, make use of (mostly) expensive creams and pour billions of monies into the beauty industry just […]
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For several reasons, the trajectory of my life has never really been on the straight-and-narrow path despite what everyone else’s seemed to be, at least on the surface. At first, I was comfortable letting time pass by because I always envisioned my life would jump-start when I looked a certain way. Everything would make sense the […]
Read More… from She Takes a Peep: Long Term Goals, Short Term Blockages
Much like every other facet of platonic friendships, the ramifications of what a bad experience might leave with you are often ignored in favor of discussions about romantic relationships. To be fair, romantic relationships have more ‘PR’ in adult conversations because people aspire to them. Platonic relationships are, however, just as important and connections that […]
Read More… from Friendship PTSD and how it Informs Future Relationships
A popular trend emerged on social media in which people discussed situations and lived experiences that they feel they have become “too old for”. It is possible that some of the examples could differ as a result of personal upbringing, family background and other social factors. However, there are other ‘across-the-board’ experiences that may resonate […]
There are two major quotes about being apart from loved ones that are wide spread: the first is “out of sight, out of mind” while the other is “absence makes the heart grow fonder”. Although people have pointed out that the first quote has a much less popular addendum attached at the end, I like […]
Judging from most dating guides and many other ill-informed sources on media platforms, you would firmly believe that it is impossible to be romantic without being a millionaire. The most popular romantic gestures are usually extravagant in nature, leading many to believe that there can not be one without the other. However at the crux […]
On the last edition of She Takes a Peep, I discussed the popular culture of enabling abusers and how they rarely ever socially alienated. As a result of the levity many use to take issues of this nature, perpetrators are easily able to seek out and unfortunately torment even more victims. To further discuss the […]
Read More… from She Takes A Peep: Sexual Content Leaks and How to Handle it Pt.2
Sexual content leaks are forms of media and other visual materials garnered without the consent of the person(s) involved in the creation. These leaks are often mass-marketed and shared despite being a sexual crime. While copyright may protect to some extent, they usually do not cover all bases. While sexual content leaks may be aplenty, there […]
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There are various changes that new relationships bring upon us. While it may differ in some instances, there are distinct similarities. People report noticing that couples might begin to resemble one another, almost like siblings. Some report feeling that their partner starts to talk like them, using their ‘slangs’ or quips and every so often, […]
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As a result of the social culture around sexual assault and other forms of sexual crimes, we may never truly know the extent to which these crimes go majorly unpunished. Unfortunately, many perpetrators even go on to achieve personal success, almost like they were rewarded for their bad behavior. One thing that has always stood […]
Read More… from She Takes a Peep: Terdoo Oluwadara Bendega and a Culture of Protecting Abusers
The first few months of a new year have passed yet again. This can be an instrumental period of time, where there are still some reflections of the past year seeping in. People are taking stake of what they achieved, setting goals for the upcoming quarter and also planning ahead to ensure that the same […]
Everyone knows that expectations are the killer of joy. Yet, we find so many ways of letting expectations dictate or even rule our lives. We make them the author and finisher of our fate. Growing up, I let the desire to be thin, slimmer than I was at the time, take precedence over enjoying what […]
