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Misogyny – Making a Stand Against Hate

You might have heard the word ‘misogyny’ being used a lot recently with headlines about ‘influencers’ like Andrew Tate and allegations of a toxic, sexist environment at the Welsh Rugby Union. But do you know what it means? Our blog explains misogyny and why you should stand up against it, whatever your sex. What is misogyny? Misogyny is […]
RelationshipsSelf Care & Coping Mechanisms

Celebrate Being Single on St Dwynwen and Valentine

Do you feel pressure at Saint Dwynwen and Valentine to be in a relationship? Feel bad if you’re not? Read on and find out why you don’t need to be in a relationship to feel good about yourself. Celebrate being single instead! Relationship pressure at Valentine When you’re young, it can feel like there’s a […]
ContraceptionRelationships

Getting an STI Test and Free Condoms

An STI means a Sexually Transmitted Infection, an infection passed from one person to the next through unprotected sex. Sometimes people use the term STD (sexually transmitted disease). In this blog we look at STIs, where to get a test and free condoms in Wales. Many different infections can spread through sexual contact. These include: […]
Keeping HealthySelf Care & Coping Mechanisms

Ditch The Resolutions – Make Positive Changes!

Lots of us make resolutions in January, usually lifestyle changes to try and become healthier or happier. Positive changes can make you feel good, but if you’re already struggling, resolutions that are hard to keep can make you feel like a failure. Do what feels right for you and avoid putting pressure on yourself.   Making […]
FamilyFriends

12 Acts of Kindness This Christmas

For many of us, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year – the food, the decorations, giving gifts to loved ones and spending time with family. But for some, Christmas can be a lonely time, and it can be difficult to see everyone else in great spirits while they’re struggling. Here’s some ideas […]
Announcements

Here For You Over Christmas and New Year

Lots of people look forward to Christmas. Seeing family, eating lots, playing games, giving presents. But this time of year can also be difficult for many as it can amplify the things that make us sad or angry. Families feeling they have to spend time together can often bring on arguments. You could have lost […]
Budgeting & SavingOnline Safety

Apps and Websites to Help With the Cost of Living

There are plenty of trendy apps on the market that claim to save you money, but are they any good? As part of our Cost of Living Crisis Campaign, we look at some useful apps that could help you keep on top of your budget. It isn’t a list of all the apps out there […]
Employment

Understanding Income Tax, NI and Other Payments

When you work and start earning over a certain amount, some of that money will be taken out of your wages before it even reaches your bank account. These deductions are your contribution towards certain things. As part of our Cost of Living Crisis campaign, we take a look at what these things are. When you […]
Budgeting & Saving

Tips For Clever Buying

With the cost of everything going up, understanding how to spend clever is even more important than before. As part of our Cost of Living Crisis campaign let us offer some tips to get the best prices, keep track of your spending, and keep yourself safe shopping online. 1. Do you really need it? The first […]
Debt & CreditMoney

APR What? Understanding Borrowing

Understanding how borrowing works can be complicated if you’re new to it. It can still be complicated even if you’ve borrowed before! This blog explains some borrowing facts as part of our Cost of Living Crisis campaign. What are the main things to consider when borrowing? Many different lenders will try to tempt you into […]
Debt & Credit

Good Debt, Bad Debt and Getting Help

As part of our Cost of Living Crisis Campaign we take a look at debt – what it is, who it happens to, what good and bad debt is, how to borrow safely and what to do if your debt gets out of control. Here’s our guide to all things debt related. Debt is something […]
Budgeting & Saving

Top Tips For Creating a Budget

Learning how to budget is one of the most important things you can do to keep your head above water. As part of our Cost of Living Crisis Campaign, we look at how to create a simple budget, suggest some budgeting tools and check if budgeting apps are a safe option. Learning how to budget […]
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