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Weight loss injections on the road to success: Why I’m debating on buying Ozempic

Struggling with body image from a young age, my people share a deeply personal journey through disordered eating, societal pressures, and the relentless pursuit of thinness. With Ozempic now touted as a weight-loss miracle, the temptation to try it is undeniable—but at what cost? This piece explores the allure of quick fixes, the long-term dangers of eating disorders, and the complex relationship between self-worth and societal expectations.

Annika Duda

From iPhone Face to Blush Blindness and Facial Harmony: When are our faces good enough?

Recent online trends encapsulate contemporary anxieties about beauty standards and technological influences on our self-image. "iPhone Face" refers to the perception that certain people have facial features that seem inherently modern, often linked to the pervasive use of technology and modern grooming practices. "Blush Blindness," meanwhile, highlights how heavy makeup and cosmetic procedures can mask natural features, leading to a homogenized appearance where individual uniqueness is lost. These concepts raise a critical question: When are our faces good enough?

Annika Duda

Beyond Pink & Blue: Unveiling the Modern Myth of Gendered

Men wear blue, women wear pink. Dresses and skirts can only be worn by women, whereas ties are a men's attire. These are some of the many ideologies most people grew up believing, and not only practicing on themselves but also imposing on their own children. But when did we, as a society, ever decide that someone's gender or sexual orientation can be correlated with a piece of clothing? Let us delve into the history and break down some myths that might even have contributed to the severe sexism we are currently experiencing in modern-day society.

Hilal Külec