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Oh Harry! Getting A Piece Of The Royal Pie

Oh Harry! Getting A Piece Of The Royal Pie

February 9, 2012 No Comments

There has been an upswing in royal fever on both sides of the Atlantic since last April. When Kate Middleton and Prince William got married, the British Royals were thrust into the spotlight for a generation who scarcely remember Princess Diana. Now that his brother is taken, Prince Harry has become one of the world’s ...

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Which Disney Princess Are You?

July 7, 2011 No Comments

All Disney princesses are destined to find their Prince Charming, fall deeply in love, get married and live happily ever after. There aren’t many women out there who still don’t enjoy the occasional Disney movie no matter how old they are. Imagine: your wedding is coming up and it’s that moment you’ve been dreaming about ...

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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