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Sexual Assault Linked To Mental Illness

Sexual Assault Linked To Mental Illness

August 7, 2011 1 Comment

It is no surprise that victims of sexual assault have mental anguish after an attack, but a new study proves just how much effect a sexual assault can have on their health. Australian research found that 27 percent women had experienced sexual assault, abuse or stalking at least once. Now the even sadder news. Of ...

Abortion Laws Affect Men, Too

Abortion Laws Affect Men, Too

April 13, 2011 No Comments

Ideological warfare is raging. Abortion debates fill the news every day. Women on both sides are yelling. But, wait, where are all the men? When men and abortions are discussed alongside one another, it is often by anti-abortion groups like the Knights of Columbus. Their argument is that men are hurt emotionally and psychologically when ...

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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