English A runner, me? Women who take up running face all manner of challenges, from sexual harassment to overcoming body self-consciousness.
English ‘A’ at the end of the alphabet Should sexual relationships, with all their complications, really be a benchmark of societal acceptance? Authors investigate the history of asexuality and aromanticism: pathologized by psychologists and medical professionals, even at times minoritized within LGBTQIA+ communities.
English The joy of self-identification Transgender identities are commonly misunderstood. Authorities such as the UK Supreme Court see fit to erase trans people to satisfy retrograde opinions on gender diversity. But looking back at the life of American activist Lou Sullivan, is a timely reminder that being born a ‘biological woman’ isn’t a fixed definition.
English Leeching off personal stories Our unjust world is full of harrowing stories desperate to be heard. Privileged responses, though well meaning, often underscore marginalization, as historic blacking up shows. The author asks whether contemporary human libraries, providing face-to-face discourse with real-life ‘others’, help or hinder solidarity.
English Between pleasure and politics Second-wave feminist concerns over violence to women led to intense disagreement over pornography. For some, sexually explicit content was inherently abusive. Others explored the potential of what became sex positivity. The author charts the emergence of US lesbian BDSM magazines from the late 1970s.
English I just want to be normal! Being diagnosed with ADHD can be a relief for those who have struggled long and hard to adopt constraining social norms. For neurodivergent women, masking can lead to poor mental health, substance abuse and hyper-sexuality. The author takes a first-hand dive into positive coping mechanisms for the inattentive and/or hyperactive.
