This week, Natasha Trethewey, poet and memoirist, visited Trinity University to read and discuss her work. Her pieces encompass many topics, but she focuses on two things in particular: her experience growing up in Mississippi during the
Low libido, intercourse pain, orgasm problems?
— Sexual-health doctors are trying to help
Some Canadian doctors aim to address what they call near-total lack of support for women’s sexual health
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A small number of Canadian doctors specializing in women’s sexual health are trying … Continue reading
12 Foods to Cure Premature Ejaculation
If you’ve ever searched for information about sexual dysfunction and diet, you may have come across lists of foods that cause premature ejaculation. These lists often contain the usual culprits, from foods high in sugar and
Unpacking the term ‘queer’, its history
— And what it really means
Yes, it’s an identity, but it also conveys a sense of community
BY Sophie Saint Thomas and Rachel Varina
A quick geography lesson: whether you live in a loud and proud liberal city or
Why We Need to Prioritize Pleasure-Centric Approaches in Sex Education
— The risk-reduction framework that guides most U.S. sex ed focuses almost exclusively on avoiding unintended pregnancy and STDs—overlooking other critical topics such as healthy relationships, consent and pleasure.
By Ale Pedraza Buenahora and Mia Henderson
In her essay collection … Continue reading
Breaking the virginity myth
— How gender shapes the double standard
By Radhya Comar
Already-chewed gum, tape that has lost its stickiness and an unwrapped lollipop are not just random remnants of an office dustbin but a collection of metaphors. These metaphors compare … Continue reading
An important piece is missing from the reproductive freedom debate
— Comprehensive sex education
By Meg Bartlett-Chase
During the recent debate with Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance alluded once again to the myth of “post-birth abortions” when he referenced his (mis)understanding of Minnesota’s reproductive health care laws. He … Continue reading
Condoms are no longer a fact of life for young Americans.
— They’re an afterthought
By Devna Bose
It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the … Continue reading
‘Gender Queer’
— Incident inspires film ‘A Book By Their Cover’
“[Young people] need to have visibility, and they don’t need to learn about things covertly with
… Continue reading10 things you need to know about sex and dating at university
By Serena Smith
Freshers’ week is nigh: as I write this, hordes of 18-year-olds are likely raiding their parents’ drawers for knives and forks, panic-buying overpriced clothes from Urban Outfitters, and fruitlessly trying to identify their future flatmates via a