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 […]
Mormonism, Motherhood and Mayhem
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives paints a dramatic, emotionally charged, and often controversial picture of Mormon women; specifically, those within the “MomTok” influencer group. Rather than focusing on traditional religious practices, the series centers on a group of Utah-based, TikTok-famous mothers experiencing the pressures of fame, marriage, motherhood, and public scandal, all while tied […]
Sisters In Arms:
A Portrait Of An All-Female Militia In a war-torn Syria, the female fighters of the YPJ patrol dusty roads and ruined villages, rifles in hand and resolve in their eyes. Defying tradition, they take up arms not only to defend their land but to claim a new place in society — one shaped by strength, […]
Feminism For All
You’ve probably heard the word feminism in many contexts. Unfortunately, as with all movements, people lose sight of its meaning. They think the movement is just for one group, one class or race and that the struggles of others aren’t to be welcomed into this space. Let’s be clear: feminism is a movement for the […]
The International Schooling Experience
I think international students deserve more recognition. For many of us, it’s our first time moving away from family, a first step into adulthood. It’s an experience that demands bravery and resilience, especially when you realise your mum won’t come with you to doctor’s appointments any more. Packing for it is even more stressful, with […]