The West’s Eastern Obsession
Asian media is more popular than ever before. Anime, K-pop, manga and more: what were once niche hobbies have now caught on and become mainstream. But their popularity has also seen a rise in those admiring or even borderline obsessing over the countries from which they originate. A classic case example of this is Japan. […]
Covered with Amy Durant
1. What inspired your art for this issue? My art is almost always inspired by what I’m listening to when I make it which is fitting for this issue haha. I was listening to a lot of Vocaloid while doing the cover and less digital sounding music when I did the contents. The centrefold […]
“Its substances as flatmates cool”
Ever lived in a trap house? Now you don’t need to. I am proud of this incredibly original and unique idea of humanising drugs, unless you’ve seen college humour or sausage party, in which case I’ve done it better. We’ve all had that flatmate, but now you’ll know how much their drug of choice affects […]
Live, Laugh, Acid-Land
Conversations about psychedelics, especially acid end in one of two ways: “don’t do it” or “DO IT!”, I’m here to say, give acid a go, but within reason. Whether you’re new to drugs or have done a few too many, it’s common knowledge that everyone has different reactions to things. Acid seems to be one […]
Pressured: A discussion of sex, drinking, and peer pressure
A guy did me wrong? Go sleep with one of his friends. At least, that’s what I was recommended in the midst of past guy troubles. A perfect form of revenge if you’re ‘normal’, but what if the world of sleeping around isn’t one you live in? With the progression of normalised sex and things […]
Asexual in a Sexual World
Only recently have I come to terms with my identity as an asexual. For years, I tried so hard to figure out what was wrong with me. It was confusing, a mystery and I often felt as if I was seriously impaired. After all, how can I blame myself? In a society so obsessed with […]
The Power of Porn
Your brother, your father, your boyfriend; let’s face it, there’s a big chance they’re addicted to porn, just like every other man in this generation. Porn addiction is a disease, affecting and altering the minds of the men around us. It changes the way that men think about women, sex, themselves and more. Porn […]
Why Can’t I Cum
Let’s be real: cumming isn’t everything. While it’s often painted as the end goal of sex, a spasmodic moment of ecstasy, or on the crusty sock in your brother’s room, other just-as-climactic experiences can be found through sex and masturbation. Human connection, new emotions, realising your sexual identity, and other pleasant physical sensations can also […]
I’m One Of Those Witches, Baby
When you heard the word witch as a kid, you likely associate it with an evil, destructive, mean being wearing a pointy hat – you probably also imagine her being a woman. Witchcraft has a long history of metaphors and symbolism which is heavily intertwined with women and feminism as a whole. Because of […]
Trans Women’s Uncredited Impact On Feminism
Trans women have consistently been left without credit for their input on the feminist movement. They have been an unseen, but integral part of this movement. Many iconic trans women such as Christine Jorgensen, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylbia Rivera and many others have fought for their own rights and paved the way for broader conversation […]