Words by Freya Lauerson Art by Freya Lauerson
What is intimacy? Is it holding hands? Because I can think of far more cool things than some clammy struggle in the name of romance. Google offers no help, by defining intimacy with even more ambiguity: “a close familiarity or friendship” or “a cosy and private or relaxed atmosphere”.
Words by Anonymous Art by Sarah Mackey
Millennials are the ones held responsible for hookup culture and dating apps, yet ironically, statistics suggest that we’re remaining abstinent for significantly longer than our parents.
Words by Tess Astle Art by Kelly Zheng
Harmony’s not like other girls. She’s totally customisable. You can choose if she’s blonde or brunette, funny or flirty, curvy or athletic. You can even select her nipple shape, her sex noises and her pubic hair style. She’s your dream girl, with a starting price of $10,000.
Words by: Nikeetha Gamage Art by: Ty Foley
Mr Grey gave BDSM its own blockbuster and wikifeet.com celebrates foot fetishes. Some fetishes may have gone mainstream but there are still plenty being shunned from the norm. Sexual fetishes are usually at the bottom of our list of conversation topics. Some of us are even afraid to tell our girlfriends, boyfriends, fuckbuddies and anyone in between the kinky things that turn us on. But I am here to inform you that the fetishes we carefully keep confidential are normal. The human spectrum of sexuality is actually very broad.
Words by Samantha Pillios Art by Abbie Cooper
Whether you’re a serial offender or first-timer, dating is a whirlwind to all. Unfortunately, there’s no secret to avoiding that awful feeling in your stomach before a first date, nor is there any advice that can truly prepare you for the experience to come. The unknown variables of what goes on when dating are endless, nevertheless, here is a list of tips and tricks to ace your first or fiftieth round in the dating game.
Words by Georgia Cameron Art by Rinjia Pradhan
Since 1550BC, people have been trying to enjoy sex while limiting the possibility of having a child. Back in Ancient Egypt, they used honey, acacia leaves and lint placed in the vagina to block sperm. But we know that pregnancy isn’t the only concern – sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also a major risk to people engaging in sex. We wanted you to know what options are available to you and those you’re having sexy times with.
Words by Tiffany Forbes Art by Chloe Papas
It’s 2019, Dua Lipa has set the new rules of dating – and we’re following it. Two of my best friends fell in love swiping right, and I just double texted my new razz.
… Dua Lipa, Tinder and Car Sex: The New Dating Rules of 2019
Words by Celia Glod Art by Bingyu Zhou (Sunny)
Have you ever tried to find a cute lacy bra when you’re above a DD cup? If you have, you’ll know the struggle to find something that isn’t neutral coloured or with extra coverage. Struggle no more! We’ve rounded up the best brands that are bringing sexy back into lingerie, especially for those with bigger boobs. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or special someone, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
Words by James WF Roberts Art by Liam Grant
From a male’s point of view, I do not understand how sensitive men have become. I do not understand the backlash against the Gillette ad and I don’t understand why so many men, are threatened by a gentle progressive turn towards inclusivity, or even by having more women and minorities in positions of power in films and TV shows.
Words by Tom Krieser Art by Ashley Menezes
Health class and Playboy have been replaced.
Words by Valerie T. W Art by Zoe Alexiades
I was on the train when I received a call from my friend overseas. We’ve been friends since junior high but hadn’t seen each other in a year. We talked for hours, catching up on each other’s lives. Then, she told me a story that I could barely fathom. She had been sexually assaulted by her own cousin, while staying at his home. … Your Role as an Ally
Words by Anonymous Art by Hayley Sinnatt
Words by Kleo Cruse Art by Xiaoyang Pei
I’m not going to sit here and fill your brain with weak cliches. Heartbreak will hurt more than death. Food will taste like ash. Everything reminds you of them. Love songs suck but they are the only palatable thing to listen to.
… Trackies, MDMA & Fucking Around: How to Survive Heartbreak
Words by: Sarah Hillman Art by: Marissa Hor
“Nah, I’m not racist! I love Asian girls!” Sure about that, pal? Sounds to me like you’ve got a case a yellow fever (and sadly not the haemorrhagic disease you get from mozzies).
Word by Lara Shearer Art by Angharad Neal-Williams
Sex is sex is sex, but sex in a long-term relationship is a whole different kettle of fish. What is the difference between having sex and making love?
Words by Ruby Ellam Art by Madison Marshall
I have always been an impulsive person. I don’t do much, but what I do, I do hard and fast. The first time I went to a party, I siphoned vodka off other people without giving away that I had drunk any at all. The first time I went clubbing, I smoked an entire pack of cigarettes until 5am then went to work at 8am. So, while I was a sexually anxious twenty-year old with barely any experience past kissing, I had always expected that once I started having sex, I’d really start.
Words by Georgia Cameron Art by Rebekah Rose
*WARNING: things may get a little… messy*
Words by Tess Astle Art by Min Wong
I always trusted my father. Until the day he told me the movie Love and Other Drugs was just a dark yet beautiful drama involving a pharmaceutical rep and a Parkinson’s patient. He was wrong. Picture this, 14 year old me stuck between both parents as I watched a good 20 minutes of Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal fully naked, fully having sex. Unlike my father’s lil blurb, this film was an erotic romantic drama riddled with heavily graphic scenes. It was a long two hours.
Words by Elizabeth Narwastu Art by Griea Taylor
Self-care has become a trendy topic in the videos we watch, the articles we read and even in the conversations we have amongst our friends. From mastering the art of decluttering, to eating your vegetables or dedicating a day to being lazy, we all practise some sort of self-care to maximise our well-being. As human beings, we have to take care of ourselves, whether it’s for the mind or the body. We also need another form of ‘release.’
Words by Maggie Zhou Art by Joelle Thomas
No act of rebellion will ever match the sneakiness of tearing the perforated edges of a sealed Dolly Doctor section. The secrets of love, relationships, friendship drama and sex all ready to be revealed within your worn library-borrowed magazine.
I sat down to talk to Malachi Van Souphan, one of the Queer Officers at Monash Caulfield. Here we dive into some anonymous questions surrounding gender identity and the like.
Words by Lauren Rosenberg Art by Dasle Gang
“Hurry up Claire, we’re going to be late,” my bff says to me as I stand in front of her mirror, putting on dangly earrings.
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