female issues

EDITORIAL

This is what it really means to be a people pleaser

Ever thought of yourself as a people pleaser? Well, this IMAGE writer certainly has and possesses quite a…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Work this way: Sports journalist Marie Crowe on her pitch side experiences

Marie Crowe, soccer player, Republic of Ireland correspondent for UEFA, and award-winning sports journalist and broadcaster with RTÉ…

By IMAGE

EDITORIAL

More young women are experiencing hair loss and here’s why

Thought hair loss only occurred in old men and menopausal women? Think again. These days, more and more young women…

By Geraldine Carton

EDITORIAL

That’s what new friends are for

What we need from our friendships changes as we grow older, and EMER McLYSAGHT says this is a…

By IMAGE

EDITORIAL

Squishy bellies and marshmallow hugs: an ode to the ‘Mom Bod’

In a world that now swoons over the "Dad Bod", Geraldine Carton reflects on why the female equivalent –…

By Geraldine Carton

EDITORIAL

Emilie Pine: In a post-#MeToo world speaking up still isn’t always easy

Hindsight, as they say, is a great thing. In a post-#MeToo world, EMILIE PINE reflects on the times…

By IMAGE

EDITORIAL

This is why you need to open your eyes to Ireland’s period poverty problem. Period.

As women, we have all experienced the discomfort of periods: the cramps; the aching pains; the plummeting mood;…

By Geraldine Carton

EDITORIAL

Your guide to The Spill, the ultimate Irish women’s podcast

Imagine it's a typical weekday evening. You've had a long day and want nothing more than a glass…

By Erin Lindsay