Here's this weeks lists of links to interesting stuff across the internet this week. Consider the comments an open thread for chat or to signpost other interesting stuff. And, as always, please note that linking isn't necessarily an endorsement!
Eli Shafritz shares her experience of being diagnosed and learning to live with health anxiety, a journey that has revealed the importance of talking about mental illness
The ancient practice of skin whitening is globally accepted for women of all shades. In a contemporary twist, big brand cosmetic companies are cashing in with a racist message that reflects an enduring fascination with white skin
"The thing about sex education at school is that I was left with the impression that if you don't use contraception, you are 99% likely to get knocked up..."
As part of our series previewing our reviewers' favourites of 2013, Holly Millar reviews The End Of The Wasp Season, by Denise Mina, and concludes that this is a very special type of 'lady copper'