Elinor Jones, Print Science Editor, dismantles the correlation between STD rates and dating apps, as well as discussing the potential for a chlamydia vaccine For years, my everlasting memory of STDs has been of awkward talks from newly qualified teachers holding a banana and a condom alongside images of various infections, from chlamydia to syphilis. […]
Relationships
Coupling up in Cuffing season
Georgia Shepherd explores the relationship trend of coupling up in the colder months
Dating Disasters
An anonymous contributor discusses a dismal date that left them feeling deeply disconcerted As someone relatively new to the Exeter dating scene following a long-term relationship, I hadn’t really known what to expect. Whilst I’d been for awkward drinks due to the delights of various dating apps – the kind where there’s an unsure hug […]
6 Steps to Survive Long Distance
Evanna Kappos provides top tips on dealing with being in a long distance relationship.
The Exeposé Roundtable: Ariana Grande – thank u, next
thank u, next coherently details a journey that we, as a society, have been waiting to hear about Bryony Gooch: In 2018 we saw Ariana Grande transition from being a mere pop princess into the world’s favourite heroine. Her personal life constantly in the spotlight more than other stars, we witnessed her almost-marriage to Pete […]
Gents only gestures
Ahh the world of modern dating. A digital nightmare of copy-paste one liners and personal brand curation. Where the person you match on Tinder could become the love of your life or someone you never talk to again after they try to sell you their homemade protein supplements. Where a screenshot of your earnest attempts […]
The unconventional horror of The Lobster
When it comes to horror movies, you either love them or hate them. Although it embarrasses me to admit it, I fall into the latter, ‘less-cool’ category. It truly astounds me that some people enjoy the feeling of being afraid… I can’t stand it! After watching The Woman in Black (which I was told multiple times “is […]
Eat your heart out
Time is often the best remedy when one is suffering with heartbreak. But at the initial stages of a break up, when dramatic weeping and making vows that you’ll never love again are rampant, it can seem like time has come to a standstill. In this fragile time, your best friend becomes the fridge as […]
Top Tips for Creating the Perfect Tinder Profile
Tinder is a dry, flammable material, often being wood or paper, used for lighting a fire. Or, in our current non-caveman days of matches and gas fireplaces, an app primarily used by our age group to meet people, go on dates, and receive cringe-inducing chat up lines without the embarrassment of that whole real life […]
Is Valentine’s Day Just a Capitalist Holiday?
As a perpetually single girl, I tend to turn into Bridget Jones come Valentine’s Day. I eat the entire contents of my fridge, drink several glasses of wine, and wait patiently for Colin Firth to knock on my door and declare his undying love. We all take part in this annual pity-fest, but why? I’m […]