Illustration by Ren O’Hare Content warning: sexual assault, mental health issues, and religious intolerance I always found such beauty in a first kiss; the sweet build-up which manifests itself into the most adorable sign of interest in another. … Continue reading Stolen First Kiss
Consent is a word that gets thrown around a lot, it’s a fundamental part of forming the line between what is right and what is wrong in a sexual context. When one thinks of consent, the mind often wanders to … Continue reading When is it okay to ask if it’s okay? Originally Published in Print September 2019
SHIFT Day is one of four campaigns the Student Union have this year to spread awareness about ‘Sexual Health Information For Trinity.’ When students come to Trinity, they can be sexually active for the first time, and the Welfare Office … Continue reading Communication, Consent and Confidence: Get the SHIFT Sex is pleasure, and pleasure is a renewable resource.
It sounds like something out of a crime drama: a pop star is groped at a meet ‘n greet, and then the groper turns around to sue his victim for defamation of character. But this isn’t the latest Law & … Continue reading Swift Justice There was Bad Blood in the courtroom when Taylor Swift countersued the DJ who groped her back in 2015. Her legal victory contributes to the important conversation about rape culture and bodily autonomy: Maia Mathieu explains why we can’t just Shake It Off.
Content note: sexual assault
After two months the dust has settled on the PWR BTTM scandal, as their (predominantly queer) fanbase have had to come to terms with abandoning what was once considered a life-saving band. However, there is still the discussion of where to go next, and how to deal with similar cases in the future.
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