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Policing Papers Won’t Stop Sexualization

Policing Papers Won’t Stop Sexualization

January 26, 2012 No Comments

Women’s rights campaigners have demanded that UK newspapers be put under scrutiny. They claim that mainstream newspapers such as The Sun objectify women. This is just one of the papers which features a topless “Page 3″ model. While living in the UK I found it shocking to find half-naked women in a mainstream newspaper which ...

We’re All Porn Stars (In The Media)

We’re All Porn Stars (In The Media)

August 11, 2011 No Comments

Women’s image in the media has been sexualized ever since the beginning of advertising. The painted pin-ups were based off pictures of real women, but the paintings enhanced their curves the same way we use Photoshop and various airbrushing techniques today. But since then, things have worsened. It seems obvious at first, but gets more ...

Can Cosmetic Surgery Stop Bullying?

Can Cosmetic Surgery Stop Bullying?

July 22, 2011 No Comments

Samantha Shaw’s very early ear surgery to prevent the possibility of bullying was shocking to many people but it turns out many women who have been bullied because of their physical appearance believe plastic surgery could end their problems. The cosmetic surgery group Liberate surveyed 3,000 British women aged 18 to 30 to evaluate women’s ...

Do You Have A Problem With Breasts?

Do You Have A Problem With Breasts?

June 10, 2011 15 Comments

Feminism is motivated by the idea that women should be allowed to do what men do without judgment or disdain, right? Does that extend to walking around entirely topless? A mystery woman walked around Manhattan topless in the unbearable heat earlier this week, creating a sweet little Internet buzz. If men can do it, why ...

Skirts Not Required For Badminton Players. For Now.

Skirts Not Required For Badminton Players. For Now.

June 2, 2011 No Comments

A dress code stating that all women must wear skirts in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) starting from the Grand Prix tournaments as of June 1st  recently came under fire. Well, June 1st has come, players, sports commentators and feminists alike have protested, and the rule has now been shelved! The new dress code was ...

Free Speech Includes “Boobies”

Free Speech Includes “Boobies”

April 16, 2011 No Comments

Middle school girls took their suspension due to their love of boobies to a national courtroom and found that the justice system also loves the lady lumps. The “I heart boobies” bracelet campaign has been prosperous, meaningful, and ultimately a success for breast cancer awareness and fundraising. Bracelets made by the Keep A Breast Foundation ...

How Katy Perry Can’t Dance (And Why I Love Her For It)

How Katy Perry Can’t Dance (And Why I Love Her For It)

June 21, 2010 2 Comments

Dancing and music videos go together like Fred and Ginger. Janet Jackson lead the rhythm nation and Britney Spears followed in her choreographed steps. But the women of the noughties are falling short, preferring poses to fancy footwork. But less dancing can only lead to better music. Hortense from Jezebel is saddened by this state ...

Did My Breasts Rock Your World? No

Did My Breasts Rock Your World? No

April 27, 2010 No Comments

The science experiment has concluded and half-naked women everywhere are doing their happy dance of smugness. Seismic activity was pretty normal on April 26, 2010, despite Boobquake. But what did it really prove?

All About Slimy Car Salesmen

We need a new car. Our current one is pretty old (though it works ok) but for boring administrative...

Quickie Sex Tip

Want a cheap, fun date? Stay home with a cheesy romance movie, popcorn, and a bottle of wine. You...

When Getting The Bill Doesn’t Add Up

On dates I still love a little bit of chivalry — but it goes too far when the restaurant...

Oh Harry! Getting A Piece Of The Royal Pie

There has been an upswing in royal fever on both sides of the Atlantic since last April. When Kate...

Tired Of Faking It

Dear Madame X, I know you say that it’s not good to fake your orgasms, but what if you...

Getting Committed

It is one of the oldest institutions in the world. Most humans are actively engaged in it as I...

Quote Of The Week

Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort...

Lazy Sunday Awful Proposal Post

  Usually getting fired is a bad thing. But, somehow, this woman is happy about it. Can you imagine...

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