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This Fall, The Bachelor Takes On Canada

This Fall, The Bachelor Takes On Canada

January 26, 2012 No Comments

For better or for worse, the popular franchise The Bachelor will come to Canada in the fall of 2012. Although it was only announced this past Monday, casting begins now. Let’s hope the one hunky man and his Canadian pick really fall in love and make it work — which would be contrary to the ...

No Love At First Sight

No Love At First Sight

December 28, 2011 1 Comment

Dear Madame X, I have dated lots of women over the years, but never seem to be able to form a long-lasting relationship with any of them (longest was five months). For some reason, I never fall in love with any of the women I date and lose interest in them after a few weeks. ...

Royal Wedding Nausea

Royal Wedding Nausea

April 27, 2011 No Comments

Dear Madame X, I’m a feminist. I’m in my twenties and I’m going to university and one day expect to have a fantastic career. I don’t believe I need a man to provide for me, make me happy or complete my life. I was never into princesses or brides. I’m also an American who believes ...

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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