The Dick Effect

In this episode, Abigail unpacks what it's like to go viral. A video on her science-themed TikTok blew up, clocking up 1 million in less than a week.We talk about how misinformation is amplified by the algorithm on social media, whereas factual content is left drifting far behind. We also dip into the conspiracy theory that pushed her to make the viraltok. Spoiler alert... It's CERN and how they've opened portals to different dimensions. Double spoiler alert, CERN haven't done that!We will also take a break over the Summer to research some dickish things to come back with a new format for the Dick Effect! We feel that often when we cover a topic, there is much we have to miss out on due to time constraints, So we will come back with a series with more guests who will help us to explore the dickish things in society.Big love. And we will be back soon.Abigail and Megan. xPlease follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectOn TikTok and Insta...Abigail's Science @alexjamessaysMegan's Sibling Loss @sibling.loss Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a repost! We are taking a break from our usual schedule because life is pretty lifey, so we are practicing what we preach and doing some well needed self-care.Megan is going to lead us through a meditation to 'let go of the fuckery.' We all need it right??A very short meditation to relax, chill and journey to the land of zero fucks.In case you want to hear some of Megan's other Meditations you can find them here.Let us know what you think!We'll be back very soon with a main episode.Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toxic fandoms, gatekeepers of pop culture, gamergate and celebrity crushes gone bad. This week we're looking at the dangers of fandoms and the level some people will go to out of loyalty to their obsession. Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us.Please follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:What is gamergate? - Time Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our June Dick Picks!It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!This time we rant about life, celebrations, downstairs bits and trolls:Why do only matchings and hatchings get pressies? Why do childfree peeps not get celebrated for their life choices??Why does the Queen get tonnnes of money celebrating her when people are going to freeze?The book about vaginas that shook Megs (Vagina Obscura by Rachel E. Gross)Abi's getting tik-tok famous and we talk about how some peeps feel to need to try to prove her wrong! Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This months DCK effect is about Fast FashionWe talk about how we are F-ing up the planet and people's mental and physical health all to wear some threads. Why is fashion so quick? What's going on with the companies that swamp the market with new clothes every week? Why do we feel we need to buy new things to go to an event? Is there a way to redeem ourselves or are we just F'd? Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us.Please follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:DocumentaryThe True Cost - Andrew MorganArticlesThe History of fast fashionWhere Do Your Charity Shop Donations Really Go? - GraziaFast Fashion's Environmental Impact: The True Price Of Trendiness - Delilah SmithCampanale C, Massarelli C, Savino I, Locaputo V, Uricchio VF. A Detailed Review Study on Potential Effects of Microplastics and Additives of Concern on Human Health. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(4):1212. Published 2020OrganisationsSojo - Alterations and repairsTraid - A charity that TRAID tackles the negative social and environmental impacts of producing, consuming and wasting clothes byDo you have any phrases or aspects of our society that you think need to change? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our May Dick Picks!It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!This week all the stuff we've got rant at is to do with being a woman. But there's a lot to F'ing rant about! Have you seen the world??Why Roe Vs Wade impacts people even outside of the USHeard Vs Depp and the madness of celebrityApparently maths is hard and so girls don't want to do it! (WTF?!?)Girl Nerds actually exist and are valid humansInstagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This months DCK effect is Like Culture. We talk through the evolution of the like button, the dawn of influencer culture and the pressures today to be a 'brand'. How have we coped in this new age where our self worth is quantified by the numbers on our social media account? Removing ourselves from these apps may benefit our self perception and wellbeing, but is that really an option? The world is now so reliant on social apps that it may not be possible to exit the influence. But can we be more responsible and humane in how we use them? This episode we explore our feelings and experiences with like culture. It's ok to want to be liked, but don't judge your self worth on a number from strangers. Be your authentic self and have fun with it. Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us. We recognise the irony in asking you to follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:YouTube VideosThe Unintended Consequences of the Facebook Like Button - The Lightbulb MomentHow a handful of tech companies control billions of minds everyday - Tristan Harris TED TalkDocumentariesThe Social Dilemma - NetflixArticlesInstagram tests hiding Like counts globally - Tech CrunchLike for Like? - Marketing TechOrganisationsCentre for Humane TechnologyDo you have any phrases or aspects of our society that you think need to change? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our April Dick Picks!It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!Our smorgasbord from the interwebs and celebrity culture includes:Why resilience and strength can be bullshitThe Oscar slap and why Abi wishes the response had been differentThe insane media coverage surrounding Brooklyn Beckham's weddingCalories on menusAdvertising on social media and why if fucks Megan right off.Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Considering that death is the one sure thing in life, our society is pretty rubbish at talking about it, and it's terrible at supporting the bereaved. This episode looks at why people are so uncomfortable talking about death, dying, and bereavement. We look at death culture through the ages (and a little about different cultures), the five stages of grief and why it may not always be helpful to grievers.We give examples of dickish things that have been said and offer suggestions for kinder alternatives.And just a message if you are grieving, you aren't doing it wrong. Although grief is universal, each bereavement is completely unique.Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the normalised language we use each day!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectYou can check out Megan's Sibling Loss account: @sibling.loss -A big thanks to those who shared the dick things that have been said to them. xAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Book by Brandy Schillace Death's Summer Coat: What the History of Death and Dying Can Tell Us About Life and LivingBook by Elisabeth Kübler-RossOn Death and DyingArticles12 Funeral Traditions from Around the WorldDo you have a dick phrase that gets on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our March Dick Picks! It's time for a round of what's going on in society today! Our smorgasbord from the interwebs and celebrity culture includes:Kim Kardashian and the dangerous environment that Kayne and his fans are creating.Why politicians follow money first, public opinion second and their own moral compass last.How do we really feel about International Women's Day??Finally back with Kim K and how she thinks that everyone needs to just work a bit harder to be successful. Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaslighting has become an urbanised term in our society. Anytime somebody lies or misleads the truth we accuse them of gaslighting us. But what does the term actually mean and where does it come from? By introducing it as a term in our everyday language are we trivialising the experience of people who have been gaslit by their abusers? This episode we're exploring where the term gaslighting comes from, what it represents and then doing a deep dive into manipulative people and how to deal with them. This episode comes with a warning! It might bring up some experiences, Megan was shooketh!Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the normalised language we use each day!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Book by George K Simon"In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People"ArticlesIs gaslighting becoming an overused word? by Ryan Fan - Medium6 gaslighting phrases people say to manipulate you by Kelsey Borresen - HuffpostTed TalkHow to deal with gaslighting by Ariel Leve - YouTubeDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our February Dick Picks! It's time for a round of what's going on in society today! Cressida is out, but Boris is still in; Florida is being a total dick with their 'don't say gay' bill; Leatherhead is disgusting and nobody should eat sushi, mums are crying over their kids tattoos and the monthly apology tour is in town! On a positive note, female professional footballers now have maternity leave! Yeay society. Don't forget, Birds aren't Real!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is red hair, and why do people comment on it so much?Where do ginger stereotypes come from, and why do people bang on about our pubes so much!?!Megan (our resident ginger whinger) talks us through her experiences in Gingerland.Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the normalised language we use each day!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Red : A History of the Redhead: Jacky Colliss Harvey Redheads riled by adverts: BBC.co.uk8 Historical Facts about Redheads and Witchcraft: howtobearedhead.comDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back everyone! We've had a holiday break, Megz caught the 'rona, Abi made it through the exam period and the world is still full of dicks. Yes, while we wanted to start the new year on a positive note, the world had a different plan and less than three weeks in we're already in rant city!Happy new year, let's try to not be dicks! Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our special Dick Picks episode! Where we chat about 2021 and lots of the dickish things that have happened (and some good things too)Some of the topics are:Texas and the bin fireLil Nas X (we

Welcome to our Dick Picks episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet (and real life) the good, the bad and the downright ugly.It's a nasty place out there!This we're calling ourselves out! We've been keeping a list of all the dickish things we've been up to...Hangry attitudesAccidental lyingPassive aggressive walking cultureMusic snobberyDereliction of dutiesBrussel sprout discrimination!Happy Holidays! See you in the new year!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women, protect your virginity! Men, get rid of it as quick as you can! How can we possibly encourage young people to create healthy, consensual and mutually satisfying relationships when we treat their journey into sexuality with such opposing views? Virginity is a social construct, so why do we care so much about it? Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the normalised language we use each day!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:What are the dangers of purity culture? - Christianity.com The Flaw at the Centre of Purity Culture - The AtlanticWhy 'virginity' is a damaging social construct - School of Sexuality EducationDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet (and real life) the good, the bad and the downright ugly.It's a nasty place out there! This week we talk about: Brian May saying that Queen would be cancelled 'these days' (eye roll)A couple of personal storiesThe TikTok manifesters are at it again!MP Nick Fletcher saying that there are NO male role models any more so that's why there's male violence (WTF??)Join us next week for a full episode on virginity! Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our next special guest is the amazing (and very funny) Martyna Baker who lost 100lbs in 2020. She tells us about her weight loss journey, and how being kind to herself and eating the foods that she enjoys was the key to feeling more comfortable in her body. Abigail and Megan talk about their experiences with weight loss too and we discuss the mean girl in our head who won't shut the F up!Join us as we unpack some of the dickish things that people say to overweight people, people who are trying to lose weight and people who have lost weight.Such as 'But you've got such a pretty face' 'Are you sure you should be eating that' 'Don't lose your curves' The list goes on and on.Stop commenting on other people's bodies, big or small unless you are invited people. Make sure you follow Martyna - on Instagram & You TubeInstagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content.We are taking a break from our usual Micro-Dick this week because life is pretty lifey, so we are practicing what we preach and doing some well needed self-care.Megan is going to lead us through a meditation to 'let go of the fuckery.' We all need it right???A very short meditation to relax, chill and journey to the land of zero fucks.In case you want to hear some of Megan's other Meditations you can find them here.Let us know what you think!We'll be back next week with a main episode. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"But you don't look disabled."It's our first ever guest episode and we have the gorgeous human Nina Zeiler discussing invisible disabilities and ableism.Not all disabilities are visible; the symptoms that people experience can fluctuate and yes, young people can be disabled too. We live in a society where those of us who are able-bodied don't see the world of disability beyond the wheelchair symbol, we're surprised when a person we know who appears young and healthy to our eyes explains that they have a disability. Because we can't see it we react with 'but you look so healthy', 'but you're so young', 'but you don't look disabled'.What does it actually mean to 'look disabled'?Join us on our quest to change our society by learning about the world beyond our bubbles.Find Nina Zeiler on Instagram: @ninahealthilyInstagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!If you want to learn more about people living with invisible disabilities here are some accounts you can follow on instagram, as recommended by Nina Zeiler:Steff Di Pardo: Writer and Ankylosing Spondylitis Warrior @totallyfunklessLucy May Dawson: Model and Rare Brain Disease Survivor @luuudawEliza: Disability and LGBTQ+ Positivity @disabled_elizaJess: Artist, Disabled and Autistic Jewess @thechroniciconicAli: Chronic Illness and Positivity @alihemsleyMairi: Sports Scientist and Chronically Knackered Ex-Gymnast @the_bendy_shaky_girlStyna Lane: Author and Disabled Activist @stynalaneBillie: Life Without a Colon @billieandersonxHannah: Disability Education @notyourgrandmasukZoe: Exercise and Chronic Illness @activelyautoimmuneJenni: Chronic Illness Hacks and Mobility Aid Tips @chronicallyjenniNia: Smashing Societal Stigmas About Disability @the_chronic_notebookSarah Rose: Writer and Pelvic Pain @mypelvicpainBrandy: Artist and Chronic Illness @the.chronic.coupleDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet, the good, the bad and the downright ugly.It's a nasty place out there! Sometimes navigating the internet is like jumping down the rabbit hole.This week we talk about small dongs, Dax Shepherd's parenting, Doctors not believing us and the how we wish we were a bit like Tilly RamseyApologies for the sound on this one, Megan's set up went weird so we are using our zoom recording!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us through a ranty session discussion about why it costs more to be a women . From cradle to cane shiz just costs more, what can we do to change it? The pink tax refers to the broad tendency for products marketed specifically toward women to be more expensive than those marketed for men, despite either gender's choice. This phenomenon is often attributed to gender-based price discrimination, with the name stemming from the observation that many of the affected products are pink. T'is absolute rhubarb mate, and we ain't here for it! Unless it's pink sparky stationery. Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:From Cradle to Cane: The Cost of Being a Female Consumer - A Study of Gender Pricing in New York CityPaying the Pink Tax on a Blue Dress - Exploring Gender-Based Price-Premiums in Fashion Recommendations. Brand A., Gross T. (2020) Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12481. Bloody Good Period -A charity that gives menstrual products to those that can't afford them.Does The Pink Tax Still Exist? From our Research, Yes - Parsehub16 things that are still more expensive for women than for men - Insider.comPink tax examples - Huffington Post Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet, the good, the bad and the downright ugly.It's a nasty place out there! Sometimes navigating the internet is like jumping down the rabbit hole.This week we're getting Strictlyfied and realising the world is still an ugly place outside of our bubbles, we're over promoting girl fights for record sales and Megan drops a quantum healing bomb!Join our main episode next week, when we'll be talking about the pink tax! Ladies like pink, charge them for it!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Don't walk alone after dark!"Join us for a heavier than usual discussion as we try to find the words to express our frustrations at following the rules of womanhood.We all know the rules, walk in well lit areas, talk on the phone, send someone your location, hold your keys in your hands. But these rules do not erase the existence of mens violence and until we address that, women being afraid will continue to be normalised in our society.We are so tired and exhausted about being blamed for others actions. Join the discussion and help us change how we treat each other.Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the normalised language we use each day!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Four-fifths of young women in the UK have been sexually harassed - The GuardianHow many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there? - BBC NewsFive personal safety devices to invest in - The Independent10 best apps to help you feel safe when walking home alone at night - Homes for StudentsPersonal Alarms - Walk EasyDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our fourth Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet, the good, the bad and the downright ugly.It's a nasty place out there! Sometimes navigating the internet is like jumping down the rabbit hole.This week we're talking about the Disney princesses, internet searches, the day the internet died & why we shouldn't expect all content to be created just for us!Join our main episode next week, when we'll be talking about how society expects women to follow certain rules to remain safe as they walk home by themselves.Instagram: @thedickeffectResources:Disney Princesses on The Female Lead Words and art by @guadascribbles I Go Limp Seeing Tattoos by You Look Like a Man Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are some sayings that may be meant well but are actually just TOXIC.Everything happens for a reason? Hmmmm, tell that to someone who living in a war zone, or is chronically ill or experiencing any number of traumas or tough times.. You may learn things from situations, but not everything has a teachable moment.Take a jaunt through toxic positivity with Abigail & Megan as they visit Voltaire, social media, grief etc and learn why it's such a dick thing to say 'Everything Happens for a Reason'What Is Toxic Positivity by Kendra Cherry'Toxic Positivity' Is Real — and It's a Big Problem During the Pandemic by Simone M. Scully 'Tragic optimism': The antidote to toxic positivity by Allie VolpeMegan's Sibling Loss Instagram AccountSusan David PhD - website - Our hero of the episode. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our third Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet, the good, the bad and the downright ugly.It's a nasty place out there! Sometimes navigating the internet is like jumping down the rabbit hole. This week we're talking about the uhms, crimes against women and fat free coffee! Join our main episode next week, when we'll be talking about Toxic Positivity and telling people that 'Everything happens for a reason!'Instagram: @thedickeffectResources:Make Crimes Against Women Same Priority for Police as Terrorism - Evening Standard Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme Fact Sheet - UK GovernmentPandemdick TikTok Sound - @havvaofficial_ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When are you going to have kids?"Join us as we navigate through our own questions about taking the step towards motherhood and explain why this question can be so intrusive. While it may seem innocent, making a general assumption for all women is a dick thing to do. More than that, you don't know what internal issues or health problems that may contribute to difficulties in conceiving, so why insert yourself into someones personal struggle. Just take a second to think that the choice to have a child may not be hers to make, so don't assume children are in her future. Disclaimer: this one is extra rant filled! Join us on our quest to change our society by thinking about the language we use on each other!Instagram: @thedickeffectTwitter: @dickeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Infertility - NHS UKMillennial Women are Delaying Having Children Due To Their Careers - ForbesFertility and Finances - SoFiChildren and Gender Inequality: Evidence from Denmark - National Bureau of Economic Research How far can female fertility be extended? - BBC FutureGetting a Job: Is There a Motherhood Penalty? - Shelley J. Correll, Stephen Benard and In Paik: Journal Paper (Access may be restricted) Do you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.comNext Episode: We'll be talking about tattoos, send us your tattoo related stories now. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our second Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet, the good, the bad and the downright ugly.It's a nasty place out there! Sometimes navigating the internet is like jumping down the rabbit hole and just finding a bunch of dicks.This week we're talking about throwing sponges at men who harass us, trademarking random words, the shitstorm in texas, Dolly Vs Oprah (or what the Daily Mirror wants us to think) and Only Fans! Phew!Join our main episode next week, when we'll be talking about why it's dick thing to ask 'When are you having kids?' Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Tattoos" Join us as we dissect this phrase and try to understand why people comment on tattoos.Why are the considered to be slutty or cheap?## Abigail and Megan discuss their own tattoos some of the dick things that have been said to them..Join us on our quest to change our society by thinking about the language we use on each other!Instagram: @thedickeffectTwitter: @dickeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Revolting Bodies: The Monster Beauty of Tattooed Women - Christine Braunberger'Oldest tattoo' found on 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummies - BBC NewsOlive Oatman, the Pioneer Girl Abducted by Native Americans Who Returned a Marked WomanCapturing Identity in Ink: The Captivities of Olive OatmanBeauty Marks: A Brief History of Women and TattoosWomen With Tattoos Are Seen As Sluttier Than Women Without, Says StudyHow Do People View Women With Tattoos? - Psychology TodayHero of the episode:Vicky Martin a tattooist from ReadingVicky Martin's websiteDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our first Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet, the good, the bad and the downright ugly. It's a nasty place out there! Sometimes navigating the internet is like jumping down the rabbit hole and just finding a bunch of dicks. This week we're talking social media trash talkers and Katie Price, Alex Jones's shit ex-boyfriend, the medias obsession with Jen and Angelina and tiktoker @gymskin who makes safety vids for women to download and use when in a shit situation! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Smile" Join us as we dissect this phrase and try to understand why a woman's smile is so desired and expected. Whether is someone at work, at home or a random man on the street, men and women alike seem to think that smiling is a female trait. But why don't we tell men to smile more? Why do we demand a smile from complete strangers in public? Why is she always alone?Frankly, it's a dick thing to say and we are not here for it anymore!Join us on our quest to change our society by thinking about the language we use on each other!Instagram: @thedickeffectTwitter: @dickeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Being Told to Smile, By the Numbers - ByteWhy Do We Expect Women to Smile? by JR Thorpe - BustleThe Sexism of Telling Women to Smile by Rosa Inocencio Smith - The AtlanticEveryday Sexism: Why Men Need to Stop Telling Women to Smile by Gina Davidson - The ScotsmanWhy It's High Time We Stop Telling Women to Smile by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett - StylistStop Telling Girls to Smile by Natalie Coulter - The ConversationCaptain Marvel: Is she a villain? by Legal Eagle - YouTubeDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.comNext Episode: We'll be talking about tattoos, send us your tattoo related stories now. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not like the other girls.By telling women and girls that they are not like the other girls your are setting them apart. You are generally saying they are special and the rest of womanhood is a bit shit. STOP IT.If you use the term yourself, please investigate why you want to be set apart from the other women. When in fact we can all be uniquely & similarly fab!It's a dick thing to say and we are not here for it anymore!Join us on our quest to change our society by thinking about the language we use on each other!Instagram: @thedickeffectTwitter: @dickeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:TV Tropes - Not Like the Other Girls - How to be a tomboy co-authored by Natalie Tincher The rise and fall of the ladette by Louise Donovan The Problem With Saying You're “Not Like Other Girls” by Miranda MoreTomboy Exceptionalism: “I'm Not Like The Other Girls” by Hannah HThe Not-So-Straightforward Story of Women and Trousers by Zakiyyah JobI am like the other girls by Farida D instagram @ Amazon Store Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Is it that time of the month?" Join us as we dissect this phrase and try to understand why society is so convinced that we are all menstrual monsters. Western civilisation created this culture-bound belief that PMS makes women have 'lady brain' once a month and so can't possibly be rational creatures. Let's fight against this, stop letting others use this as a way to shut us up and push us back.Frankly, it's a dick thing to say and we are not here for it anymore!Join us on our quest to change our society by thinking about the language we use on each other!Instagram: @thedickeffectTwitter: @dickeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Ms Hyde: How PMS Became a Cultural Phenomenon and a Psychiatric Disorder by Joan Chrisler and Paula CaplanThe Question of rest for a woman during menstruation by Mary Putnam JacobiThe Scientist Who Said Periods Weren't a Big Deal - National GeographicA forgotten moment in psyiology: the Lovelace Women in Space Program (1960-1962) - Journal of Advances in Physiology EducationPremenstrual Syndrome - US Department of Health and Human ServicesDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.comNext Episode: 'Not like the other girls' Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Women shouldn't swear, it's vulgar!" Join us as we dissect this phrase and try to understand why society is so offended by a woman swearing. Why have we collectively deemed this 'unladylike' behaviour? Frankly, it's a dick thing to say and we are not here for it anymore! Join the swearing revolution and let your sailor's tongue loose!Instagram: @thedickeffectTwitter: @dickeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Language and a Woman's Place by Robin LakoffBad Language for Nasty Women (and Other Gendered Insults) by Chi LuuWomen Swear Sometimes - let's get the hell over it by Arwa MahdawiNixon Tapes - April 29 1971 - Via Vanity Fair YouTubeHow I loathe the women destroying equality by swearing like troopers Jeanette KupfermannSexual Profanity and Interpersonal Judgement by Robert Paul O'neilThe Science of Swearing - The Smithsonian MagazineLegal Cobwebs - The SpectatorMind your language! Swearing around the world - BBC CultureThe Language of Swearing - Steven PinkerDo you have a dick phrase that get's on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.comNext Episode: 'Is it that time of the month?' Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.