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OpinionMemoirs of a Sex Shop Worker: Another Day, Another Dildo
Our former Northwest clubs editor spins us a yarn or two about his time spent working in an adult shop Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
OpinionPanic at the Porno: Moral panics and amateur porn
What do processed meat and amateur porn have in common? Liv McMahon examines the moral panic surrounding the amateur adult industry, and explains why she feels torn when it comes to porn. Contains graphic descriptions. Read more »| 07 Jul 2015 -
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Japanese Shibari Rope Bondage with Skinny Redhead: Artfully Bound
Skinny Redhead talks rope bondage, Japanese Shibari and why she's keen to bring rope work out of the fetish world and into the mainstream during next month's Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 07 Jul 2015 -
OpinionHow to Date a Feminist
(Tip #1: Don't assume they're a dominatrix). Deviance questions the fetishisation of feminism and its consequences for sexual liberation Read more »| 11 Jun 2015 -
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The Monotony of Monogamy
Monogamy schmonogamy: Liv McMahon discusses the intrigue of polyamory in a society of tables for two Read more »| 30 Apr 2015 -
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Opinion: Behold the Meninists
Meninism: just like feminism, except really shit Read more »| 01 Apr 2015
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V is for Vagina
Jessica Walsh discusses the costs of nudity-shaming and wonders why we can't all just call a spade a... well, a vagina actually. This article features discussion of sexual abuse. Read more »| 04 Mar 2015 -
OpinionOpinion: A Hong Kong of Soulmates
Valentine's Day: blame Plato Read more »| 09 Feb 2015 -
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Opinion: Working out – A guide to sexercise
Our intrepid correspondent tests a sexy new workout by bravely... bribing her friend to do it for her Read more »| 05 Feb 2015 -
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Equal Marriage?
Gender equality isn't just for the workplace Read more »| 07 Jan 2015 -
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Life after Lesbianism
One writer considers what settling down with her boyfriend might mean Read more »| 07 Jan 2015 -
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Busting Some Period Myths
There's a whole bunch of misconceptions about menstruation out there. Here's how to tackle some Read more »| 05 Nov 2014 -
OpinionConfessions of a Foot Fetishist
Where do our fetishes come from? Read more »| 05 Nov 2014 -
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My Pregnancy Experience: Lessons in Feminism Part Two
Experiences during and and post-birth may not be what we're encouraged to believe, writes one new mother Read more »| 30 Sep 2014 -
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My Pregnancy Experience: Lessons in Feminism Part One
Unexpected news in a pregnancy unearths some well-buried prejudices Read more »| 18 Sep 2014