Womankind

THE DARK SIDE OF SOCIAL COMPARISON

We all know that repetition is the key to success. Just look at sportspeople, musicians, or anyone skilled at learning multiple languages. Typically, these folk spend at least an hour a day perfecting their skills.

A survey of 2,000 women between the ages of 16 and 25

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