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The Myth Of The 50 Percent Divorce Rate

The Myth Of The 50 Percent Divorce Rate

October 20, 2011 No Comments

Weddings are a celebration of love and commitment, but it always seems like the D word is in the back of everyone’s mind. Divorce. Whether it’s before or after the wedding, it’s fairly common for people to say things like, “They’re going to go the distance,” or, “I’m not so sure they will make it.” ...

To Be A Wife And Feminist, This Is My Solemn Vow

To Be A Wife And Feminist, This Is My Solemn Vow

September 22, 2011 No Comments

Like a song set on repeat, we keep hearing that Brad and Angie are not getting married until everybody else can. Gossip magazines and tabloids: stop suggesting that they’re planning a big fat Brangelina wedding. But I admit, I share their desires for a world where marriage is an equal opportunity institution. Despite its legal, ...

The Royal Wedding Drinking Game

The Royal Wedding Drinking Game

April 25, 2011 2 Comments

Welcome to the Royal Wedding Drinking Game! Before you begin everyone must have a shot glass and there also needs to be a pint glass for the Brit Mix. Ideally, everyone should drink something different, and something you can drink a lot of without feeling sick. If you’re going down a mixed drink, pre-mix a ...

Searching For A Weightless Wedding?

Searching For A Weightless Wedding?

June 8, 2010 No Comments

Worried that your giant ass will cause embarrassment for your and your groom? No? Well you should be. The new ad campaign from Slim Fast wants to remind brides that they really should make the effort to lose that final five before the wedding — otherwise hilarious calamity will ensue. The ad shows a series ...

Labour Guilt From A Dad-To-Be

So, we’re having this baby.  It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...

The 40-Year-Old Japanese Virgin

I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...

The Ladder Conspiracy

Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...

Watching Porn During Sex Is A Turn-Off!

Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...

Repressed Sexuality And Feminism

Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...

A Jolly Good Beer Festival

Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...

Lingerie For The Masses

Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...

The Brave Kick-Ass Disney Princess

All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...

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