In December 2009, two years after I was sexually assaulted in a bathroom stall on a night out, I was hospitalised for acute abdominal pain associated with an alarming amount of bleeding and vomiting. Nearly a decade later, a sexual assault specialist would tell me that this timing is precisely […]
September always marks a fresh start but welcoming the next season feels particularly poignant this year as the world slowly emerges out of lockdown and many of us return to work and play. It has that new term feeling: enthusiasm, excitement and trepidation in equal measure. On Instagram, Pinterest and […]
I never imagined I could be excited about having an operation. Hanging about a cold hospital in paper knickers before waking up to a sore stomach full of stitches is not really my idea of a good time but I’d been waiting for this day for years. Like every woman […]
Yes, there are some rooms that are seriously out to get you (Getty Images) The one of the great things sex really has going for it, is you can do it almost anywhere. Well, anywhere the law says is legal and won’t get you into trouble with the police or […]
The Northern uni’s own SU is on a mission to create a safe and inclusive space for exercising Words by Maya Coomarasamy There’s been some serious progression in the last few years when it comes to body positivity, yet exercise classes that instruct us to ‘slim those hips’ and ‘burn […]
Alexandra Wilson is a 25-year-old barrister speaking out about sexism, racism and class inequality at the very heart of the legal system. She shares her disturbing experiences and why her courageous new memoir and activism will make a difference As a young mixed-race barrister, clients often comment I’m not who […]
Credit: Anwar Hussein / Getty Prince Charles is first in line to the throne, and is expected to take on the role of King when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, passes on the title. However, some constitutional experts believe that Charles, who is 71, might decide to take the throne […]
If you’re a big fan of the festive season, you’ll know it’s never too early to start getting ready for all things Christmas – whether it’s preparing for the countdown with the Disney socks advent calendar, stocking up on pigs in blankets snack boxes or making sure you get your […]
With people avoiding public transit right now, the road trip is more popular than ever. And, hey, who doesn’t love the open road and “I Spy”? But there’s another reason to hit the highway this year: for the sex. Road trips offer up a ton of opportunities for adventurous sex. […]
AWAY (L to R) HILARY SWANK as EMMA GREEN, in episode 101 of AWAY. Cr. DIYAH PERA/NETFLIX © 2020 Warning: Spoilers ahead for Away season 1 finale, “Home.” All season finales have an air of dread. These are the episodes where a beloved character may die abruptly, or learn a […]
