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FeaturesChrimbophilia: A Very Kinky Christmas
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine. And Santa fetishes, apparently? Read more »| 08 Dec 2015 -
FeaturesRenaming Deviance - Reader Poll
Crikey Moses – we're considering renaming Deviance! But we're not doing it without you... Read more »| 03 Nov 2015 -
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Liverpool Homotopia 2015: Preview
AIDS contraction is on the rise, more than half of the Commonwealth criminalises homosexuality and transphobia is as present as ever. Gary Everett, artistic director of Homotopia, explains how theatre and the arts can help. Read more »| 30 Oct 2015 -
FeaturesRedefining Deviance: The Skinny at 10
We consider the concept of our Deviance section against the changing nature of progressive language. Read more »| 12 Oct 2015 -
FeaturesIn the Deep End: Skinny Dipping in Glasgow
“HALT! ABORT! YOU’RE NOT WEARING ANY CLOTHES!” - The story of Deviance's debut skinny dip with Glasgow Continental. Read more »| 04 Jun 2015 -
FeaturesMarriage Rights: Trying to be Civil
In an opposite-sex relationship and fancy a civil partnership? Tough luck. Here's why you should be furious, and what campaigning couple Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan are doing about it Read more »| 30 Apr 2015
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Are you perving responsibly?
The clubbing scene has a whole lot to learn from its kinkier cousin, the fetish club Read more »| 02 Apr 2015 -
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Erotic Explorers
Intrigued by BDSM but unsure where to begin? Fret not, you kinky ragamuffin - Matthew Bobbu is here to enlighten us all on everything from munches to mantras, anal to zentai. Read more »| 04 Mar 2015 -
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The Silent Rise of the British Anti-Abortionists
A cross-party group of MPs recently introduced a bill to clarify that gender-based abortion is illegal. We take a look at some of the troubling consequences of beginning to limit access to legal abortions Read more »| 15 Dec 2014 -
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Buttgate: Edinburgh Fringe's #GreatButtout14
The second week of August is a tricky little time for anyone even vaguely involved in the Fringe. If you’re an usher you’ve probably plummeted fr... Read more »| 14 Aug 2014 -
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Fighting The Stigma: discussing LGBT+ identity and mental health
Katherine McMahon of LGBT Health and Wellbeing discusses her Speak Out creative writing project. Launched on 28 February as part of LGBT History Month it culminated in âNaked Among Thistlesâ: an anthology about LGBT+ identities and mental wellbeing Read more »| 04 Jun 2014 -
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Remembering Section 28
Religious Fascism, a new book on the repeal of Section 28 and the rise of religious extremism in Scotland was launched last month. We chatted to its author, Garry Otton, about the impact of the legislation Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
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Writing for Change: Heather Peace's big gay anthem
It’s about time that out actress and musician Heather Peace released what she describes as her ‘big, gay anthem’ Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
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La Reine Des Coeurs @ The Eagle Inn
Our Deviance editor reports from a Valentine's Day burlesque night – 'a fitting way to launch a sexual empowerment brand' Read more »| 04 Mar 2014 -
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The Economics of Spanish Sex
Deviance’s foreign correspondent considers the legislative and financial forces behind Barcelona’s sexual permissiveness Read more »| 13 Jan 2014