Sexuality
The Skinny brings you all things sexuality. Read our features on human rights, LGBTQIA, family planning and gender.
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DevianceSex education in a time warp
Sometimes I get up in the morning, read the news, and wonder which century I will be transported to. I also question the time traveller’s motives, but ... Read more »| 04 Apr 2012 -
DevianceConversations with an Independent Escort Part 1
This month Deviance takes a closer look at some of the people in the sex industry. In part one we talk to Laura Lee, an independent escort working in Glasgow. She describes herself as a ‘happy hooker’ Read more »| 02 Mar 2012 -
Lgbt
Sex and the Cinema
A fleeting look at the representation of sex and sexuality in cinema, from the Hays code in the 1930s to today's subtler forms of censorship Read more »| 10 Jan 2012 -
Deviance
Go Fuck Yourself
Masturbation – We all do it, right? Even the girls Read more »| 08 Dec 2011 -
LgbtPhotography as Voyeurism
Susan Sontag wrote, “Photography is a privileged moment” in her seminal work On Photography. Photographs are intimate – they momentarily er... Read more »| 08 Dec 2011 -
Deviance
Cybersex
Last night I logged onto an online cyber sex chat room for the first time in a long time. The site – http://www.babblesex.com/ – was l... Read more »| 01 Dec 2011
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Lgbt
Or Alternatively
A look at the issue of same-sex marriage from the poly perspective Read more »| 01 Dec 2011 -
Deviance
Stand Out with Zoe Lyons, Jen Brister, and Suzi Ruffell
The Skinny talks briefly to Zoe Lyons, Jen Brister, and Suzi Ruffell about their new tour – Stand Out – and how their sexuality has effected their comedy Read more »| 17 Nov 2011 -
LgbtCasual Homophobia in the Media
Everyone and everything these days is labelled, usually pretty badly. Labelled by any sort of “otherness” that they have. Often the label in ques... Read more »| 18 Oct 2011 -
LgbtGaywatch: Whatever Works
Woody Allen's queer take on identity discussed in new blog Gaywatch Read more »| 11 Oct 2011 -
Lgbt
The Gay Marriage Debate: John Mason MSP Interview
On Friday 2 September, the Scottish Government’s Consultation on same-sex marriage was launched. The Skinny caught up with SNP MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, John Mason, to discuss the process Read more »| 27 Sep 2011 -
Human Rights
Skirting the Issue: Men in Heels
What is this gender equality if a man cannot wear a pair of heels without attracting questions of sexuality? Read more »| 26 Sep 2011 -
Deviance
So, What Is This Polyamory Thing?
I think my girlfriend is absolutely amazing. That comes as no surprise to anybody. What does surprise some folks is that I think my boyfriend is amazing too.... Read more »| 29 Aug 2011 -
Gender
The High Cost of Being Yourself: Interview with a transgender activist
In the second part of our Colombian special, Deviance editor Ana talks to transgender activist Laura Weinstein about trans issues in Bogota Read more »| 29 Aug 2011 -
Lgbt
Scottish Youth Parliament say Love Equally
On Monday 1 August the Scottish Youth Parliament launched their campaign for marriage equality. Named ‘Love Equally’, the campaign has been set u... Read more »| 11 Aug 2011