Latest articles by Niamh McCollum
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These are the star signs most likely to smash a job interview
Prepping for an interview? Apparently the odds are in these zodiac sign's favour when it comes to charming their way into a new professional role
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Why it’s time to criminalise revenge porn threats
With one in seven women having received revenge porn threats, domestic abuse charity Refuge is urging the government to revise the Domestic Abuse Bill and save lives
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Sorry festival lovers - but Glasto may not be returning until 2022
Yup just keep twisting that knife, Corona...
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The UK's most empowering literary festival went virtual - here's what happened
The sensational Primadonna Festival celebrates brilliant writing, music and ideas from inspirational females in the publishing and entertainment industry
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'The Clit Test' is rating female pleasure in film, TV and books - and we're here for it
I ain’t pressing play unless I see some foreplay...
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Planning a summer BBQ? Here’s how to keep it eco-friendly
We all have a part to play in conserving the planet – so let’s start with the small steps we can all take
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The pelvic floor exercises favoured by Kate Middleton
Give some love to your postpartum body with these miracle movements...
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These are the UK's most common sex mishaps
Because love really does hurt sometimes…
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Victory for eco activists as Welsh government vows to tackle period poverty sustainably
The landmark change has been celebrated by environmental campaigner Ella Daish, who, since April 2019, has been calling on UK governments to tackle period poverty and the plastic crisis head-on by spending funding on eco-friendly period products
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Revealed: the 'sexy' careers likely to rack up the most likes on Hinge
Wondering whether your job title carries that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ that reels in potential love interests? Keep reading…
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Coronavirus crisis could result in up to 40,000 homeless dogs
The financial fallout of COVID-19 may force people to give up their pets, a charity has warned
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Heading to the lido? These are the new swimming pool rules
From avoiding the showers to BYOF (Bring Your Own Float) policies, here's everything you need to know...
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Meet the young women using lockdown to tackle climate change
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, inspiring young women from across the UK have been using lockdown to fight climate change from home. Here's what they have to say...
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These are the UK’s most instagrammable secret beaches
Fall off the radar and in love with these secluded summer spots
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We can't let the threat of Covid-19 distract from the need for more diversity in the arts
Diversity in the creative industry is not a ‘nice to have’, but a social justice issue. So that's why Alex Pleasants and Joanna Abeyie, co-founders of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Creative Diversity, are on a mission to change the paradigm in the post-pandemic arts era
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Running out of Furlough night plans? These are the best places for outdoor cinema this summer
Cosy up to cult classics at these beautiful open-air and drive-in cinemas. Summertime sadness? I barely know her!
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The Domestic Abuse Bill isn’t ‘groundbreaking’ if it leaves migrant women out
After two years of waiting, the new domestic abuse bill has finally passed through parliament. But does it go far enough to protect all victims of domestic violence? Niamh McCollum investigates
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Emotional intelligence has never been so important than right now and here's why
Words: Fiona Murden
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Only 6% of us want to return to pre-pandemic times, and it's obvious why
The only way to make a comeback is for it to be stronger, fairer and greener
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Why are so many of us turning to psychics for answers in lockdown?
Craving a bit of mystic healing in the midst of all this uncertainty? You're not the only one...
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A third of women in the UK are struggling with lockdown loneliness
Results from analyses of Google trends reveal that searches involving words such as 'loneliness', 'worry' and 'sadness' are also on the up in other countries
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Meet the Cambodian dads raising the next generation of female-leaders
Round-the-clock contract work and full-time farm management leaves many parents in Cambodia unable to kick back and play with their kids. So local communities within Siem Reap have established Father Groups to encourage dads to take an active role in early childcare - this is how they're shaking up new paradigms of parenthood
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Misogyny should be treated as a hate crime, say female MPs
Despite laws in place to protect British women from harrassment in the workplace, that ends the moment we step out on to the streets or into our homes. On a mission to change this is a coalition of women’s groups and MPs, who are fighting for all police forces to record incidents of misogyny as hate crimes
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Help use technology as a force for change at this year's Cogx festival
Next week the world's most innovative tech festival is going virtual and, trust us, you don't want to miss it...
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People from ethnic minorities face higher risk of dying from coronavirus
'This pandemic has exposed huge disparities in the health of our nation'
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'I spoke to my ex over Zoom and now my head's in the shed'
Apparently one in three of us have heard from an ex during lockdown. Niamh McCollum has. Her heart was broken a year ago and now she's dazed and confused. Here's what happened when she caught up with her Zoom-bothering ex
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Periods don’t stop for a pandemic, which is why hygiene kits are essential
As young women struggle with severe shortages and price hikes, period poverty is spiking under lockdown. On World Menstrual Health Day, we look at why receiving a period pack will transform the ability of girls to manage their periods safely and with dignity
