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The Castration Club: My Introduction To Feminism

The Castration Club: My Introduction To Feminism

October 20, 2011 No Comments

Six years ago I moved to a small metropolis that rests in the Bible belt of Western Canada, and I wasn’t surprised to find that feminism is treated like an incurable, fungal infection within my community.  However, since making Red Deer, Alberta my home, I’ve never been shunned when declaring that I am a feminist. ...

Girls Gone Wild Not OK In UK

Girls Gone Wild Not OK In UK

May 30, 2011 No Comments

When drinks are plentiful and they’re feeling like letting loose, girls go wild. It’s okay to have a good time, but when it goes to the extreme it can have violent consequences, according to The Telegraph. This type of hardcore partying, associated with binge drinking and sex, has been coined “ladette culture.” British politicians oppose ...

The Feminist Invasion

The Feminist Invasion

May 27, 2011 3 Comments

Feminism has grown from a fringe movement to a way of life. While most people understand the ideals and support them, whether or not they use the F-word, there are the people who are convinced that Feminists want to take over the world — rather like an alien invasion. The iconic image of Feminists are ...

Playboy Bunnies Bounce Back

Playboy Bunnies Bounce Back

May 26, 2011 1 Comment

For anyone who thought the Playboy franchise was past its prime (like Hefner himself), think again. The skimpy outfits adorned with bunny ears, bushy bunny tails and bulging busts remain alive and well. Playboy may have been in its heyday in the ’60s and ’70s, but it’s now bouncing back — with a vengeance. A ...

Happy Hallowe’en From Truly Terrifying Feminists

Happy Hallowe’en From Truly Terrifying Feminists

October 31, 2010 1 Comment

Did you know that monsters have a lot in common with feminists? Catwoman knows that to some men, we are all just pussies. Witch doesn’t need a man at all. She has a cauldron to feed her and magic to do all the heavy lifting. As for the broomstick… Banshee makes up for years of being told to ...

How Feminists Are Just Like Zombies — And What You Can Do To Save Yourself

How Feminists Are Just Like Zombies — And What You Can Do To Save Yourself

August 27, 2010 No Comments

Gosh women are scary! Ask Men tackles the obstacles men face trying to communicate with them — but I have to wonder whether they a have angry feminists confused with zombies.

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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