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Could Your Man Rock A Pair Of Manolos?

Could Your Man Rock A Pair Of Manolos?

October 19, 2011 No Comments

Robin Hood, David Bowie and Mick Jagger are three men who really knew how to wear tights and, although a questionable trend at first, it became kind of hot (remember Bowie’s bulging member in Labyrinth?). But if you have to stop and ponder whether you want to see men in tights outside the world of ballet, how ...

Women Are Shrinking

Women Are Shrinking

May 1, 2011 No Comments

Most studies about the consequences of height differences are a little disheartening. As I tower at almost 5’3”, it’s discouraging to hear that tall people will most likely get better paying jobs than I will and there is nothing I can do about it, because my height is genetically determined. A new study on height ...

Petite Women Have The Power

Petite Women Have The Power

June 27, 2010 No Comments

The New York Times has just noticed that petite women pack a punch, but the thing is that our smaller sisters have always made a large impact. Height is no barrier to smarts or moxy, in fact, some would argue that smaller people have to be feistier to be heard. Time for a short review ...

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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