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IntersectionsLove Bites: Teenage Foundations of Decay
This month's columnist reflects on rediscovering My Chemical Romance, teen angst, and the power that comes with both Read more »| 13 Jun 2023 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: New Love, New Nuisance
In this month's agony aunt column, a friend won't shut up about their new squeeze Read more »| 13 Jun 2023 -
IntersectionsArches DIY: The story of Glasgow's DIY skatepark
The Arches DIY is more than just your average skate park: it's a hand-built community. We chat to them about re-imagining space, constructing on multiple legacies, and the power of skate culture Read more »| 07 Jun 2023 -
Food And DrinkThe Skinny on... Pilot Beer
After ten years, over 1000 brewing sessions, and countless folk wound up on Twitter dot com, Patrick Jones from Leith brewery Pilot takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 30 May 2023 -
Food And DrinkLa Gelatessa, Glasgow
Glasgow's newest ice cream spot, La Gelatessa has great flavours and a delightful throwback vibe Read more »| 26 May 2023 -
IntersectionsQueer histories & futures: SQIFF's Trans-Generational Tour
Filmmaker Maili Fraser and programmer Indigo Korres discuss Scottish Queer International Film Festival's new touring programme, the Trans-generational Tour Read more »| 22 May 2023
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IntersectionsPrioritising Pleasure: Vaginismus & centring comfort
Centring comfort in sex will always be crucial – especially when it comes to vaginismus. We discuss gender affirming experiences, pleasurable anal sex, and listening to our bodies Read more »| 18 May 2023 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Memes, Muting, and My Buddy Eric
In the first of a new column, newly anointed agony aunt Anahit Behrooz offers some advice to our readers Read more »| 15 May 2023 -
IntersectionsUneasy Acts: The importance of discomfort in resistance
From slashed paintings to rescheduled snooker matches – methods of political resistance are always criticised. We look at condemned protests from our past and present to unpack the power of anger and discomfort in demanding change Read more »| 10 May 2023 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Dual Carriageway Dreaming
This month's columnist Lucy Fitzgerald unpacks the romance of motorway service stations and the imagined lives they allow us to pit stop at Read more »| 10 May 2023 -
Food And DrinkSkua, Edinburgh
The new late-night spot from the team behind Heron, Skua is a whirlwind of great drinks, fiery flavours and incredibly goth interiors Read more »| 28 Apr 2023 -
IntersectionsHow Glasgow's community organisations are struggling for space
We're well aware: money's tight. But how does this impact the community organisations that allow us to come together and connect? One writer explores the importance of maintaining spaces and unpacks the trials and tribulations of funding applications Read more »| 05 Apr 2023 -
IntersectionsDrinking Climate: Alcohol and the environment
Tasting Climate Change takes place 11 April, at Edinburgh Science Festival. Tickets are available here: https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/event-details/tasting-climate-change Read more »| 04 Apr 2023 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: The Intimacy of Demos & Outtakes
This month's Love Bites columnist reflects on the joy of listening to the music that didn't quite make the final cut Read more »| 27 Mar 2023 -
Food And DrinkA Grand Day Out: Edinburgh Street Food, reviewed
We spend an afternoon at Edinburgh's biggest and brightest new food and drink venue, and find great pizza, delicious ice cream, and so many neons Read more »| 27 Mar 2023