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International Mens Day: Better relationships between men and women

International Mens Day: Better relationships between men and women

Contributed by Peter Fairley Recently, I was (pleasantly) surprised to be asked by the ECC Women’s Network to write a short blog on the theme of “better relationships in the workplace between men and women”. It is a request I have not …

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Why can’t we talk about our periods?

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 5 November 2021 - Categories: Chairess Corner, Challenging Stereotypes and Stigma, Health, Looking After Yourself
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Contributed by Emma Toms This is the title of one of my most favourite Ted Talks of all time by Dr Jen Gunter, a gynaecologist, an author and inspirational speaker of truth. When I first watched this Ted Talk, apart …

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Managing those managing the menopause

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 14 October 2021 - Categories: Challenging Stereotypes and Stigma, Menopause
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Contributed by Glenn Crickmore As a 43-year-old male, it’s not every day you get asked to write about your experiences of menopause and probably rightfully so. However, menopause is something that most if not all of us will come across …

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Running an employee network: what lies behind the Teams posts?  

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 17 September 2021 - Categories: Chairess Corner
photo of Emma, Gemma and Willow

Contributed by Emma Toms, Gemma Phillips & Willow Stratton Let's start with introductions shall we? We're Emma, Gemma & Willow and together we are the 'Chairesses' of the Women's Network at Essex County Council. Chairess is our self-appointed title that …

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Being Kind to Yourself as a Working Mum

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 20 July 2021 - Categories: Careers, Challenging Stereotypes and Stigma, Looking After Yourself, Mental Health
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Contributed by Eve Calderbank  I’m sure everyone has heard of Mum guilt, or those who have kids have experienced it in some shape of form. What I’ve realised now is that it can take various forms from seemingly small things …

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What are reusable period products and why should I think about switching?

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 15 July 2021 - Categories: Challenging Stereotypes and Stigma, Health, Sustainability
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Contributed by Amanda Rossell Period products are an essential for 18 million people in the UK. In total, the average person will use around 11,000 disposables in their lifetime. We all know that plastic is a huge problem with plastic …

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To bra or not to bra, that is the question

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 29 June 2021 - Categories: Health
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Contributed by Katie Elgie. Tatas. Breasts. Tits. Baps. Nunga Nungas. Honkers. Boobs. Melons. Ham Hockers. Fun bags. Bosoms. Mammaries. Jugs. Rack. Coconuts. Pillows. Girls. Bazookas. Knockers. Whatever you call them, women naturally have two things that men do not – …

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You are more than the number in the back of your pants!

Posted by: Bianca Cole, Posted on: 17 June 2021 - Categories: Health, Looking After Yourself
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Mandy Griffin takes us through her personal story on how she worked her way back to health by losing weight and building a healthy lifestyle.

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Why your body should be your biggest ally

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 9 June 2021 - Categories: Challenging Stereotypes and Stigma, Looking After Yourself
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Sarah Tinker talks about why your body already is your biggest ally, even when you feel it might not be

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Mental Health Awareness Week: When things get Trichy

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 13 May 2021 - Categories: Looking After Yourself, Mental Health
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Contributed by Willow Stratton You know when someone says a situation makes them so stressed that they tear their hair out? 🙋🏽 That's what I actually do. My name is Willow and I have trichotillomania. So, what is it? Throughout …

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Working During Ramadan

Posted by: Womens Network, Posted on: 11 May 2021 - Categories: Culture, Looking After Yourself, Religion
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Contributed by Kulsoom Kabri I’ve been working from home for over a year now. Initially, I was waking up at 06:30am, preparing for my busy day and long commute to the upstairs office, haha. It had been a smooth ride …

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