Trigger warning – this article contains content describing sexual assault. There have been a few instances in my life where I should have said no. I’m interested to know if by reading the statement above you assumed I said yes? Because then I think we’ve got to the crux of the problem. At the moment … Continue reading
Guest Blog: @iamcherlynn This morning, my good friend was verbally abused. Don’t worry, the man paid her a compliment before the abuse – “Hey sexy, how are you” he said. How would you react to that? My friend decided to ignore it. The man then exclaimed “Wasn’t talking to you anyway you fat bitch” There … Continue reading
I did an interview with Radio Gorgeous about my time with the Yoruk for my BBC documentary Tribal Wives. Radio Gorgeous is a daily podcast irreverent & honest interviews, life stories, conversations & debate. Before my interview, this episode talks about the recent controversy with Page 3. Tribal Wives part from: 11:00 Click on his … Continue reading
With ex-judge Mary Jane Mowat’s recent comments ringing in my ears I think it’s time to talk about rape culture and why stopping “women getting so drunk” isn’t the answer. Rape culture, it’s an uncomfortable phrase isn’t it? It implies that everyone is to blame. It implies that our culture is in some way broken. … Continue reading
The Woman Project began filming last weekend and I’m really excited to tell you about it The Idea: In the modern world the definition of what it means to be a women is constantly changing. We are a gender that only a century ago wasn’t allowed to vote and had to fight to be seen … Continue reading
We are the instant generation, we are people who can look at whatever we want whenever we want to. From our phone to our tablet and laptops we have so many different ways to access the internet. What do most people use the internet for? There is a short answer, porn. Porn sites get more … Continue reading
Saint Martin’s Art student Clayton Pettet hit headlines when he announced in October that he would loose his virginity live on stage, in a piece of performance art entitled “Art School Stole My Virginity” 150 ticketed audience members would come along to the London venue to view the piece, all chosen by Clayton himself. This … Continue reading
A few years back Lilly Allen was on the popular quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks. A fellow contestant questioned Lil on the swear words in her album. Her daughter wanted the record but she wouldn’t buy it for her due to the foal language. Lilly’s reply was something along the lines of “I didn’t … Continue reading
Embracing wild time from step one
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