The first time I struggled with my sexuality was when I was sixteen. I was in a relationship at the time, and I remember feeling terrified of telling my boyfriend that I was bisexual. His reaction was non-judgemental and accepting, … Continue reading Perspectives 8: Invalidating My Own Sexuality
In her next film, Rub & Tug, Scarlett Johansson is playing Dante ‘Tex’ Gill, a brothel-running, mob-feuding, tough-talking trans man in Seventies Pittsburgh. Johansson is possibly the worst casting choice possible. Springtime for Hitler bad. Why is this so problematic? … Continue reading Lost in Trans-lation: Why Scarlett Johansson is Cancelled Scarlett Johansson is possibly the worst casting choice possible for Dante ‘Tex’ Gill.
A: Abortion Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy by removal of the fetus or embryo before it is viable, a medical procedure at the centre of considerable debate and prohibited in Ireland by the 8th Amendment. The ‘Repeal the … Continue reading ABCs of Sex & Sexuality We decided to have a bit of fun and take you through everything you need to know about the ABCs of sexuality and sex life.
“The deal with sexual fantasy is that it’s pretend. And when a fantasy is acted out, it’s done so between and among consenting adults.” — Cheryl Strayed Shame. Judgement. Fear. There’s nothing that kills a sexy thought or encounter stone-dead … Continue reading The Collegiate Kinkster, part II: Let Me Be Your Fantasy Your imagination – that powerful, private little theatre between your ears – is the most potent aphrodisiac.
●●●●● “Is it better to speak or die?” Elio is on the cusp of becoming an adult. Whilst he is book-smart and obviously older than his years, Elio’s emotional maturity and inability to distract himself from the presence of Oliver … Continue reading “Call Me By Your Name” – review The lingering cinematography focuses on the nuances of teenage love, muddled complexities of sexuality and, of course, an infamous peach scene.
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.
For any member of a marginalised group, searching for representations of oneself in pop culture can be a lonely experience. For people who identify as queer, they have never been entirely invisible in film. However, the representations of homosexual … Continue reading Queer Relationships in Film “We could only express ourselves indirectly, just as people on the screen… we were in the closet.”
Condom Power (Dame Street) ●●○○○ This little sex shop is surprising as it’s very easy to miss. Located across from the large Spar on George’s Street, this store has a tiny entrance that is only noticeable because of its slightly … Continue reading Dublin’s Sex Shops: Review From the functional to the flamboyant.
Listening to three 30-year-old teachers in towels talking about how much they hated their lives at four in the morning was not my typical idea of a Wednesday night. Temple Bar’s gay sauna, The Boilerhouse, had long been a … Continue reading Bed, Bath and Beyond What draws people to Temple Bar’s gay sauna, The Boilerhouse?
The question of whether or not to tell my boyfriend he was the first person I’d ever slept with is one I have been considering for about two years. While I understand some may find this a little weird or … Continue reading Confessional: Cherry Poppin’: What I never told my boyfriend
I don’t know how many one night stands I have had. This is okay. Some people I have slept with because I liked them and hoped for a relationship with when the pillow talk was over. With others, I slept … Continue reading A Boy’s Perspective: My One-Night Stands
The video may be black and white, but the spectrum of human sexuality is anything but. Continue reading Videodrome: Madonna’s Justify My Love