Words by: Alice Wright Art by: Lillian Busby
Dear society,
I believe there’s a change waiting to be made in the sex positivity movement.
… Is Blind Sex Positivity Feminist?
Tag: Self-love
Sex Toys, You Rock My World
Words by: Juliette Capomolla Art by: Charlotte Elwell
It seems to be only fitting that, in a year as lonely as ever, we all turned to our sex toys for solace. Sales soared once we were all forced to stay at home last year, ironically allowing us to find company in ourselves. But it’s not like this hasn’t happened before. I mean, in the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) sex toy sales boomed, while people saved their pennies by staying inside. And what better way to waste time than with a dildo bed-side?
… Sex Toys, You Rock My World
The Trials and Tribulations of Self Pleasure
Words by: Dinithi Perera Film by: Paisley Chiew
The first time I touched myself, I was 17. Featherlight fingertips over my underwear, barely grazing, unsure of where and how I should touch. I was burning all over, mind delirious with need. It was too much and not enough all at once. So, I slipped my fingers further in, heart thrumming in my chest.
… The Trials and Tribulations of Self Pleasure
Real Love Baby
Words by Caitlin Johnston Art by Bingyu Zhou
Self-love doesn’t always mean bubble-baths, clean eating and face masks. Self-love is simply a form of self-improvement, which at times can be uncomfortable. I’ve got four pieces of advice shared by fellow Monash students on the messy side of self-love.
The Ins and Outs of Masturbation
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.’
Mixed Race? Yes. Mixed Up? No.
No matter where you are in the world, most individuals can relate to the feeling of having a defining characteristic that separates them from the supposed norm. … Mixed Race? Yes. Mixed Up? No.
A Mark To Remember
I hated my stripy red, white, and silver stretch marks for a seriously unhealthy amount of time. … A Mark To Remember
She
To say the least, she made me fucking miserable. … She
Anachronism
A poem by Em Osborne. … Anachronism
Scoliosis, Straight Up
We all have parts of our bodies we don’t like. But, it’s a whole different ball game when that body part you don’t like is classified as a clinical disease. … Scoliosis, Straight Up
Review: Go-To Skincare
With so many skin products on the market, it’s no wonder most of us don’t use any at all. … Review: Go-To Skincare
Seven (Real) Days On The Tindersphere
So I’ve set myself a challenge – I will be my realest self on Tinder for seven days and see what happens. … Seven (Real) Days On The Tindersphere
The Fight To Self-Love
A good goal in life is to try and build yourself up to be a better person than you were the day before. … The Fight To Self-Love
1300 788 336
Think your problems aren’t big enough? Impossible. Everyone has something to work through, because ‘the daily grind’ of university, work, and home life isn’t as carbon copy as it sounds. … 1300 788 336
Beauty Beyond Gender
“You have the power to be nothing, or be everything,” says AJ Clementine, vibrant YouTube personality and woman sharing wisdom on her gender transition. … Beauty Beyond Gender
Kim Jong’s the Illest: A North Korea Travel Diary
I’ve stepped over dead bodies in Egypt, uncovered dinosaur bones in Mongolia, been drugged and kidnapped in South East Asia, robbed, threatened and truly believed I was seconds from death. … Kim Jong’s the Illest: A North Korea Travel Diary
Uncle; Brother; Boyfriend; Son; Trans.
As a transgender man, I am very used to questions. As a disempowered minority, I am just as good at answering them.
10 Ways to Love Yourself
Hey you, yes you. Glance down at the blobs and bones you call your body. This is an ode to you and the fantastic human being you really are. Quit blushing and read on to learn some self-lurvin’ tips and tricks.
Shaping Me
To some, I am nothing more than a mannequin to dress up and down as they please, becoming perfectly hollow on the inside.
Red Hot
I always hated having red hair as a kid.
How to pleasure yourself on a student budget
Let’s be honest, being broke is no fun. Having to give up the luxuries of a premium Pornhub subscription, banana flavoured lubricants and the newest collection of Calvin Klein lingerie is even more of a ball breaker. … How to pleasure yourself on a student budget
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