Diary of a Gen Z Student: Getting my arm sliced open — just another joy of womanhood

"She listed weight gain, water retention, acne, mood swings, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, blood clots. The list went on. And I just sat there, smiling and nodding. Because all of that sounds easier than childbirth."

Trinity College student and Irish Examiner columnist Jane Cowan. Pic: Barry Cronin

You know that feeling when you’ve got an appointment in the dentist’s coming up? Those wisdom teeth have got to go. And it’s not going to be a pretty picture. But you sort of avoid thinking about it.

Until you’re lying in that chair, and you see a tray full of potential murder weapons beside you. Apparently, the dentist is going to use them on you. No bother!