Elaine Miller, Venus Envy
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Frank, funny, factual, Fellow, physio. Come for the fanny, stay for the feminism. #DoYourPelvicFloorExercises. Hoping to be proved wrong (#terflon protectedš³)
Joined September 2012
Having a mammogram is like waltzing with a boob wrestler - it is surprisingly close and touchy. Iām pretty relaxed about men but Iād refuse this. Hereās an idea, āexpertsā - solve your workforce issue by training and recruiting more female radiographers.
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I keep thinking that there is hope that my government will listen to womenās concerns about gender reform. I sat in the committee room while my Cabinet Secretary did her admin (drawing squares round her notes, and underlining text which was already highlighted) instead of >.
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Outside Holyrood, 12:30. No taxis. Need to walk a mile for the night bus, alone, after a very tiring and frankly, upsetting, session in Parliament. There are other women here - none of us can get home easily. thanks, @NicolaSturgeon
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Iām told so many women turned up to watch @ForWomenScotās case v @scotgov that @UKSupremeCourt had to open an overflow room. Not a *single* supporter for the other side, not even from the political parties who forced this bad legislation on us. Interesting. #WeKnowWhatAWomanIs.
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still rather confronting. The problem @NicolaSturgeon has is that sex is immutable and #womenWontWheesht. I want my words, I want my rights and I want my elected representatives to do their job with less abject contempt for democracy. This behaviour was shameful to observe.
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Iām saddened, reality is going to come crashing down on thousands of families who thought they were doing the best thing for their distressed child. There has been unforgivable negligence from many professionals in many fields. A public enquiry looms, I reckon. #pubertyblockers.
Full statement from Health secretary, @wesstreeting, who extends the ban on puberty blockers indefinitely - including Northern Ireland "until a safe prescribing environment can be established for these medicines". "It's a scandal they were given to young people without evidence"
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To not quite hear a women's account of her grief for her baby lost decades ago because a mob wants to drown out her voice is, well, worrying. What on earth is the point these trans activists want to make? Why can't women speak publicly about female issues? #LetWomenSpeakDublin.
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How could you navigate a disciplinary meeting with your employer on Friday when you have been told, by a judge, to avoid discussing your case against that employer before it's second exciting instalment in July?. #IStandWithSandiePeggie
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I am grateful that I was allowed to finish my point in the meeting and that the security staff and the police presence were kind to and patient with me. I do not think I have ever been so angry in my life. My government does not care about women or girls. I knew it, but it is.
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@KarenAdamMSP I am the woman who interrupted the committee. You are misrepresenting what I did and I am not sure what to do about that. I did not abuse anyone, I did not raise my voice or use foul language. I asked my Cabinet Secretary to do her job and listen to the submissions>.
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Izzardās issue was that Nigella stole the joke. Her self deprecating ānot with my bottomā drew the audienceās attention to her fabulous female shape AND got a bigger laugh than his about wearing a dress. Poor Eddie then had two things to envy Nigella for, and he always will.
2002: .BBC - "Parkinson". Eddie Izzard talks about being a transvestite. and comes across as rather misogynistic. š¤. Bravo Nigella. āŗļø
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Women in Afghanistan are not allowed windows. I look out of mine and wonder what communication scheme they had worked out, how it was discovered and what the consequences were for the window women. A sport boycott is the very least @DavidLammy could do. Thanks @DalgetySusan.
Talibanās shocking treatment of women shows why world must impose apartheid-style sporting boycott as Afghanistan heads to the world cricket stage, writes @DalgetySusan .
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Poor Sandy, sheās not grasped the situation at all. Itās not *just* @jk_rowling who thinks #sandyBrindleyMustGo, I do too. Do you? . RT if you think what rape services in Scotland need is #SandyBrindleyOUT.
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Iāll be absent from here til 9/3/23. Iām a local,independent candidate in the Corstorphine/Murrayfield by-election and I want to focus on listening to people about their needs. If you can, please support my campaign by sharing #StandingUpForWomen or thanks.
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My solemn aim is to never, ever, be on the receiving end of one of Baroness Nicholsonās beautiful letters. Oooooooooft.
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My genitals have been confirmed as, in fact, real. The merkin is funky fur. I made it myself. It has pockets. <twirls>.
Iām told by those sitting near this person that the genitals were, in fact, fake.
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attending to the submissions of her colleagues. I cannot bear the contempt that @scotgov is demonstrating towards this act. I could not tolerate the rude display and asked @JoeFitzSNP if he could encourage @ShonaRobison to heed the important points and democratic process>.
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Is this intimidation of women who want to use a single sex space?.
This needs sorted, my daughter should not have to run a gauntlet of men to use a bathroom.
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The Deputy Convener of the Equalities Committee, @MaggieChapman, said yesterday afternoon in Aberdeen that she sees ābigotry, prejudice and hatredā coming from the @UKSupremeCourt. Extraordinary. #WomenAreWatching.@ForWomenScot .@TessWhite4NE .@AshReganMSP .@PamGosalMSP
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@JaneyGodley Hi Janey, we gigged together a few times years ago. I have never screamed anything about trans women. My point was not about genitals but that women are being raped in jail and this legislation will do harm to both women and people with gender differences. #TheWenchResistance.
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Older women are the least valued group in any society. Itās not ok.
A reminder that @DrHenryMarsh - prominent campaigner for assisted suicide - said:. Even if a few grannies get bullied into assisted dying, isnāt that a price worth paying for all those who could die with dignity?. Receipts below.
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WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE ARGUING THAT WOMEN SHOULD ALLOW RANDOM MEN TO HANDLE THEIR BREASTS? . What is WRONG with them all?
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The comments about me horrifying survivors of sexual assault are fascinating. Itās *very* unusual for a woman to be a sex offender. The assumption seems to be that I am not a survivor of sexual assault, when 1:5 of us have been raped. Thanks, @bane_bane3 laser fannies for all!.
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Nice visit to an art gallery today. Here is a beautiful representation of a woman breastfeeding. Note her attention is entirely on the infant, she isnāt aware of us. She positions herself awkwardly to get the baby latched on and has absolutely no need for validation at all.
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Iāve seen this, womenās only swimming session folded after *one* trans ID male insisted on attending. The women stopped turning up, and they were mostly Asian women who have higher risk of diabetes and so exercise matters to that population. No one complained, they just bailed.
I wrote a post about self exclusion as a response to discrimination
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DAMMIT! I mean, yes, ok, she did a bunch of philanthropic guff, wrote a bunch of guff, had a bunch of principles based on guff and opened a centre to support women dealing with guff and did it all whilst being witty and gracious about a heap of guff, butā¦I HAD A MERKIN! <huffs>.
Woman of the Year 2022. Scotland's Woman of the Year 2022 must surely be JK Rowling who has been unflinching in her support for women's rights.
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Taking a government to court is brave. Doing it three times is very brave. Doing it when you are not a lawyer, civil servant or independently wealthy is a Boadica level of brave. @ForWomenScot have done something remarkable which will, regardless of win/lose, create change.
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That odd noise you heard there was the collective gasp of those watching Dr Uptonās testimony. #IStandWithSandiePeggie
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Yip. Three women, not lawyers or civil servants, who met on mumsnet, have taken @scotgov to the highest court in the land to force them to legislate within the parameters of reality. Itās quite incredible. #WeKnowWhatAWomanIs.
āWhatever way the judgement falls its consequences will reverberate right across the world, and three extraordinary women will well and truly have cemented their right to be remembered alongside Scotlandās great feminists like Mary Burton, Elise Inglis, and Frances Wright.ā š.
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How good is this? Since records began no trans or NB identified people have been murdered in Scotland. We should celebrate that - if I was in charge I'd have a carnival and show Brazil how it's done. #TransDayOfRemembrance.#StatsMatter
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Look at what @moleatthedoor made me! Well, he *maybe* made it for @jk_rowling but itās my head so itās my otter.
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Awkward faces in the @ZTolerance_ room where @NicolaSturgeon *banned* #NoToSelfID chat. Scotland is full of women saying āOhdyabloodyTHINKso?ā Am delighted to know that @EdinFeminists @ForWomenScot @DalgetySusan and this woman are ensuring my gov hear that #womenWontWheesht.
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You got a nice weekend planned? Carved out some time for yourself? Or do you work at @nhsfife and have been up all night sellotaping shredded documents back together so your trust doesnāt land up in special measures? #IStandWithSandiePeggie
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@natlibscot Oh, fantastic. Do you want the screenshots of arson threats directed at me printed off or on a memory stick?.
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@KarenAdamMSP and I am asking you to do the same. It was very hard to watch the committee, yes. I note you and many of the committee did not attend the 6pm session with @TullipR and @ImWatson91 give their insights about detransitioners. Perhaps you would find this film helpful >.
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Are facial expressions sexed? . I donāt think I have ever seen a man make this face - but every woman has #RosieDuffield
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Every person I have met or worked with who used cross sex hormones was incontinent. The concerning thing was they all told me that speaking about negative effects is taboo in the community - incase you put others off. So, even if there was help theyād not seek it #WPATHFiles.
āHighly debilitating side effects of surgeries and hormone treatments in young patients ā including pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginal atrophy, incontinence, excruciating pain, and an increased rate of abnormal smear tests ā appear to raise only vague disquiet at most. āIt.
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What I see here is a trade union protesting against the Article 10 Rights of women (some of whom might be members) to prevent them from gathering and talking about womenās issues. What do you see, @unisontheunion @thecsp? #WomenWontWheesht.
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Happy birthday, @jk_rowling. If you think sheās a hateful bigot Iāll assume you havenāt bothered to read her words. Here you go: Once you are done, pop your pennies in my upgraded āthe terfs were rightā jars. Funds are for @lumos, obviously.
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@joannaccherry Thank you. I think I am building up my abuse tolerance - maybe soon Iāll be resilient enough to go into politics? The Fanny Party has a certain ring to it.
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Whatās the difference between what was done to this woman and ācruel and unusual punishmentā?. These @DarlingtonUnion women are amazing, but they should not have had to organise in order to access their rights.
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Many people, institutions and bodies are saying āwe need clarityā over the Supreme Court ruling. The purpose of @ForWomenScot case was to *provide* clarity. You might not like the findings but that doesnāt mean theyāre confused. Women matter, I suggest you get over it.
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I hope that this revelation that evidence wasn't submitted to the Peggie team doesn't mean the NHS Fife settles before Naomi Cunningham cross examines Dr Upton. Though, I suspect that might be litteral violence of such force they will need an experienced A+E nurse on hand.
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This womanās video has had 31 million views. If 1% are from people who like her concept thatās a helluva piece of marketing. Bloody good for @nataleebfitness. There are many woman-shaped gaps and oversights in the fitness market. Sheāll help many women and make a fortune.
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I am tired and furious. Women are allowed to talk about issues which affect us. If you disagree with what I say in the show I would be delighted to hear from you. I want to be wrong about harm I see. I will not be wheeshed. @CanSG_org @ForWomenScot @WomensRightsNet @mbmpolicy.
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Thank you, @ForWomenScot, @SexMattersOrg and @ScotLesbians for your efforts to restore womenās rights, common sense and evidence based practice in Scotland. #WeKnowWhatAWomanIs
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It was not a pleasure to be in Holyrood yesterday, watching the death throes of the #GRRBill and displays of incompetence, delusion and dishonesty from elected representatives - but there were flashes of brilliance. Thank you, #WomenDidnaeWheesht. What a difference a year makes
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Disappointed. Iād been working on my defence and had nearly perfected the āYOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTHā bit. Och well, maybe itāll come in handy some other time. #WomenWontWheesht #GIRUY #GRRBill #merkin #theWenchResistance.
Police Scotland drop investigation into Gender Recognition Reform 'flasher' protest, via @conor_matchett .
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This is really serious, lads. Some men off the internet do not want to have sex with me. Send help.
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Do we want to protect vulnerable women from harm? If "yes" then we must remove all males from women's prisons, refuges and rape crisis centres. Why anyone would view this as problematic is baffling. #NoMalesInFemaleJails.#WomensRightsAreHumanRights .#KeepYourBoabyOotOorLobby.
A secret report reveals female inmates are terrified that transgender prisoners will still be allowed into female jails. Was the report suppressed to avoid putting pressure on the SNP & SPS for their reckless guidelines? š.
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<wince>. My solemn advice is that you live your life in a way that reduces the chances of you facing Naomi Cunningham in court.
NC what's happened and it's not surprising she was angry when suspended.ED E'one entitled to their feelings.NC Heard of DARVO?.No.NC [details darvo] Y've heard of it now. It's what's ahppened isnt it? Bully is Beth and victim is SP. That reversal ahs happened w full approval.
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#NewProfilePic original artwork on a napkin, like all great art, by @satiricole. Minge, modelās own. #TheWenchResistance #GIRUY #WomenWontWeesht
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This is important. Teachers who affirm children declaring gender distress but have not been diagnosed by a specialist clinician are outwith their scope. I worry some might find themselves in civil courts, as per the Bell judgement. #firstDoNoHarm must apply in education too.
Today the Government has published guidance for schools for gender questioning children. We have done this because many schools have told us that they didnāt know how to deal with this issue. Here are the principles that underpin this guidance (1/6).
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@tribunaltweets Kate and @BluskyeAllison just sorted my banners for @ForWomenScot march:.ālesbianā that word is taken. We will not have it stolen from usā .āwomanā that word is taken. We will not have it stolen from usā .āmotherā that word is taken. We will not have it stolen from usā.Thanks.
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You work in PR? Good at what you do? Interested in the power of the soft stories? . Hereās one, Sandie Peggieās dadās memorial fund has increased cos women value who he raised and what she is willing to do. Makes your nose tingle, doesnāt it? .
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If you have been impressed by, benefited from, or grateful for the work that Trina, Marion and Susan have done with @ForWomenScot then here is where to send a āthank youā or āGaun yirselāā card. #WeKnowWhatAWomanIs
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Exactly, 5 Supreme Court judges and 2 eminent lawyers are stumbling over their words today, but staff at the leisure centre, guide leaders and pub managers are expected to work out whether sex matters in their role. Good legislation does not confusion #WeKnowWhatAWomanIs.
@GussieGrips @scotgov The government doesn't understand, the law doesn't understand & the police don't understand but the Saturday job lassie in H&M absolutely has to understand.
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These three Scottish women take the Scottish Government to the Supreme Court today to force them to define what a woman is. āCourage calls to courage everywhere and its voice cannot be denied.ā.Fawcett.
Our CrowdJustice fundraiser is now live! Please donate and share widely.
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@Glinner @TERFphobiaAgain I might nip round with some business cards. Nobody needs to put up with incontinence.
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I may be projecting a bit. I am so fed up of being given crumbs and told off for not being grateful. I am getting all manner if hassle #EdFringe2022 for having the wrong opinions and being the wrong sort of woman. What is GORGEOUS is the support from women. #WomenWontWeesht
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Here we have it, in Scotland a criminal conviction of a violent or sexual crime doesnāt necessarily mean that a male prisoner presents a threat to a female prisoner. Righty ho. I think we made it clear that.#womenWontWheesht, so itās absolutely no bother to keep on keeping on.
Most of Scotland's reaction to newly released SNP policies.
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Tell you what, though. Whatever anti-anxiety medication Dr Upton is on, it's very effective.
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Women have the right to gather and talk about whatever we want. We can do that in any way we choose - with wine, with women or with song. #wenchResistance #womenWontWheesht.#WomanWord
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Lesbians are allowed in Scotland. The law is not an ass. My government is. You got it right up them, @ForWomenScot!. #WeKnowWhatAWomanIs
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There is a link between todayās headlines about a Scottish 15 year old and a French 72 year old. As surely as āall roads lead to Romeā all sexual offences start with porn.
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This is damning. #MridulWadhwa still has a job which is why women still urnae wheeshing about #ERCC. Traumatised women deserve single sex spaces and respect. Roz Adams was brave to bring this case and we are lucky to have #BeirasPlace. Thanks, @jk_rowling .
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Never cleaned a clot induced blood bath up from a work toilet? Never fashioned an emergency pad out of a sock? Never wedged a used pad in an overflowing bin in a public loo without touching anything? Never felt the dread of getting, or not getting, your period? Then bog off.
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Itās nearly time for #DryByChristmas. Evidence shows 3/4 of women with stress incontinence get dry with pelvic floor exs x3/day for 3 months. So, from 24/9/22 to 24/12/22 Iāll pop up x3/day to nag you. If it doesnāt work, you go to your GP or friendly fanny physio. Deal?
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I am āantiā a few things - the transgender community is not one of them but boring, lazy bullies are. The Cabaret people wonāt see this as they blocked me. Yawn. Come along, itāll be a great night. All welcome. #wenchResistance.#WomenWontWheesht
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Prof Michael Biggs says the unwanted effect of osteoporosis is āvery disturbingā. 33 year olds with bone disease is surely an example of #firstDoNoHarm and why @CanSG_org is holding this conference?
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Oh no. This is a disaster. Men need same sex support, the Menās Shed Movement has saved minds and lives. āFor shameā indeed.
For shame. āScottish Menās Shed Association (SMSA) - the group behind hundreds of local groups across Scotland, has been told it will see SNP Government funding withdrawn next yearā. Menās Sheds Association could be forced to close.
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Terfs already got rid of two first ministers, who fancies a hat trick? .#WomenAreWatching.
NEW: I asked John Swinney about the NHS Fife tribunal case brought by nurse Sandie Peggie- says law is ācrystal clearā on single sex spaces & that he āexpects all public authorities to operate within the lawā .(2 videos). @LBCNewsScot @LBCNews @LBC
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@SarahCorbe87537 @MaggieChapman @UKSupremeCourt @ForWomenScot @TessWhite4NE @AshReganMSP @PamGosalMSP @POScotParl Sophie Molly was behind her and she was with him when he verbally abused and threatened JKR in Edinburgh.
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@jk_rowling @UKLabour How can I vote for a party which is complicit in the abuse of its female members? This is utterly pathetic.
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When I tweet you twitch your twinkle, m'kay? You'll forget otherwise. Deep breath in, sigh out, #squeezeandlift, hold x10, relax. 10 quick flicks, relax. Don't hold your breath or squeeze your butt, you're lifting right under your gusset. x3/day. #wewontpeewitha10103.
The pelvic floor exercises you need to do!
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This weekendās Womenās March is causing concern. Women have been posting personal details in the groups and people are encouraging conversations which appear to be fetishitically motivated. I think this is a wise decision by @WomensInstitute
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Why do I not live here? It seems unfair that I am forced to live with ordinary stairs. #vulvaInTheWild #DoYourPelvicFloorExercises
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@GlasgowMake @GlynisSpencer @HackneyTerven @helsbells36 @fat_tinkerbell @2022arrested Then report me to the police. I wanted to draw attention to what women have lost because that was never properly debated. I donāt mind that you, and many others, didnāt like it. It wasnāt done to make pals, rather to steal their photo of victory. I achieved that so am chuffed.
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@scottagnew You did do your civic duty, Scott? Phoned 101 to report me to @PoliceScotland? I do hope so, *someone* must think of the children. @The_HCPC for professional complaints - reggie is PH47101. Have at it, and thank you for your service, sister #WomenWontWeesht #TheWenchResistance.
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@K_IngalaSmith @KarenAdamMSP My concern is more that I have, apparently, made a woman feel abused, although @ShonaRobison herself has not said that to me. I think I will contact @JoeFitzSNP and ask for advice about what to do. It is unpleasant to be publicly accused like this, but I am robust.
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If I had a cigar Iād wiggle it. Thank you, Roz and Naomi, for what you did for the women of Edinburgh who need single sex spaces to recover from male violence. #Privacysafetydignity.#WomenWontWheesht .
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Thanks to pals who delivered my A boards at stupid oāclock in the dark and snow. Be careful going to the polling stations, it is slippy out there! <adds āpavement grittingā to the list of āthings I need to find out aboutā> #votes4Elaine #CorstorphineMurrayfield #byelection2023
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Oh no! <sad face> a charity is struggling for money. It advises on paediatric care without having anyone with expertise on its board but did have someone who spoke positively about child abusers #mermaids
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@jk_rowling Roz has been amazing. Sheās like a walking Angelou quote āeach time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all womenā.
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Iām fascinated by something I observed at the @EdinburghUni āno free speechā event where a dozen masked and nervy youngsters (not all of them students) prevented the showing of @AHFdoco. The noisy, protest was not by @EdUniStudents. They outsourced it! #EdinburghUniversity.
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Agree,why do we not run trauma informed smear clinics as *standard*? And is there a reason why we donāt start with the smallest sized speculum? And could women put the thing in themselves? And does *anyone* know how to get my retroverted cervix to appear?
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This is disastrous for childrenās bladder and bowel function. Dehydrated kids become constipated. Iāll add @ERIC_UK page on that below.
We need guaranteed single sex toilets in schools otherwise girls are going to continue to stay home when they have their period & kids are going to avoid drinking so they donāt have to use the loo. This is happening in Scottish schools.
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Itās good to see @NHSEngland following the advice from #Cass. I look forward to @scotgov explaining the protective effect they think a border provides Scottish children from the established harms of #pubertyBlockers
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<swoons> @joannaccherry has good judgement. Cos sheās practically a judge. So, you should do what she says and come and see āthe most loathed show of the Fringeā.
Itās a shocking indictment of where we are that a woman is being harassed for staging a brilliant, witty & informative 5 star show about female anatomy. Go see it. Iāll be there Sunday evening. 5* review š.
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Are you in a position of leadership at an institution related to health, education or safeguarding? . See this portrait? Itās titled āconsequences of ignoring #CassReviewā
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@jk_rowling Once I noticed my elected representatives were able to turn a blind eye to a bit of state sanctioned rape in jails I realised that none of us matter. DT knows about the cases you list, he just doesnāt care. Heās not alone in that, of course. Itās quite something.
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