Also, it’s important to note that we’re talking about pregnancy prevention, not sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention—to avoid contracting an STI, always wear a condom, and follow other safe-sex practices. To learn more about safe sex, check out optionsforsexualhealth.org or visit your doctor. We organized these (roughly) in order of effectiveness and didn’t include abstinence—we’re…
Nicole V. advertised her twerking class in January as an empowering practice of the art form, and welcome to all dance levels (and bum sizes). When I walked into the hot dance studio, what I expected was a room full of experienced dancers twerking it up. What I didn’t expect was fur coats, Prada, a…
From the awkward to the gross to the triumphant, a few brave students at BCIT confessed to Link their most memorable (and traumatic) sexual exploits…
When I first stepped onto the BCIT campus, I had no intention of falling in love. Neither did he. His name is Tai. We’re both taking a two-year broadcast journalism program. He instantly caught my eye on orientation day. He asked for my number, and since then, we’ve texted each other non-stop. We dated for…
The hip-hop artist’s posthumous album dropped on January 17 Mac Miller’s death in 2018 sent shockwaves throughout the entire rap and music industry. Before his accidental overdose at age 26, he collaborated and befriended some of this generations’ greatest artists like Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, and Lil Wayne. Many artists including J. Cole, G-Eazy, Anderson…
words tanushree pillai illustrations brianne bruneau A few days ago, my 4-year-old son came home from school crying. Turns out, he’d wanted to hold this little girl’s hand and she wouldn’t let him. He was clearly upset and said he didn’t want to be friends with her anymore. I had to calm him down and…
Casual encounters are crafting a new campus relationship culture OTTAWA (CUP) — A study presented at the American Psychological Association Symposium in 2000 stated that 87 per cent of college students report having “hooked up.” The vague term describes the type of encounters that have been replacing traditional dating on university campuses over the recent…
Despite its questionable history, the vibrator’s story is entertaining and eye-opening ANTIGONISH, N.S. (CUP) — The insulting but hilarious story of the invention of the vibrator seems to be popping up everywhere. Let’s face it; if anything warrants a retelling and celebration of its invention, it’s the vibrator. Rachel P. Maines’ 1999 novel The Technology…
I saw you in Starbucks, wearing a fur coat and a mink hat. As you ordered your hazelnut Americano, I couldn’t help but wonder if coffee is the only thing you like tall, dark and strong? Hit me up and you’ll upsize your life to a grande. . . . I saw you at the…
Retired sexual health educator Meg Hickling discusses sex, society, and the next five generations The last time I was in a room with Meg Hickling, she was explaining to me how to wash my genitals properly. This grandmotherly registered nurse has taught sexual health education for over 30 years to children and parents all over…
X-rated versions of popular movies too funny to be a turn-on A Clockwork Orgy There were times I forgot this was a porno, since the main characters wear the signature white outfits with black bowler hats and speak Nadsat, the Russian slang dialect… Instead of coming up with an original plot, A Clockwork Orgy simply…
Ongoing until February 14 3rd Annual Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival Various locations Hot chocolate is great because it can be enjoyed in many circumstances: a cup with your loved ones at a family gathering or some cocoa goodness on a romantic date. The third installment of the Hot Chocolate Festival runs for nearly a month…