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Former Abused Scout Steps Out Of The Shadows

Former Abused Scout Steps Out Of The Shadows

December 19, 2011 No Comments

In sex abuse cases, confidentiality clauses silence the victim and free the perpetrator. But there may be an end in sight. Scouts Canada has made the decision not to pursue victims who break their vow of silence by publicly speaking out about their experiences of sexual abuse. After suffering sexual abuse at the hands of ...

“Be Prepared” For Sex

“Be Prepared” For Sex

April 5, 2011 No Comments

The British Scouts are rolling out a sex education program that will be taught to 14 to 18-year-olds. It’s called “My Body, My Choice” and is happening because Scouts and their leaders are demanding it. The organization also wants to help reduce the number of teen pregnancies and STIs in the country. Outside of schools, ...

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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