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REVIEW: Hot, Wet & Shaking

Hot, Wet & Shaking by Kayleigh Trace is an autobiography about discovering sexuality in a world that often tells us how it should look. I’m a huge fan of local writing. However, many local books tend to focus on pirates, ghosts, or the Halifax Explosion. While these are all worthy topics, sometimes you have to expand your …

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Let’s promote alcohol-free pregnancies (and support pregnant people)

No amount of alcohol is safe for a growing fetus—yet a 2003 survey found 1 in 10 Canadian women drank at least once during their pregnancy. Given the culture of alcohol that exists in Nova Scotia, we need to work extra-hard to promote alcohol-free pregnancies. September 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. …

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Eco-Friendly Sex

When sex comes to mind we often don’t think about how we can be environmentally-friendly – we don’t think about being wasteful or environmental consequences. In our minds we may see the products and resources we use as being 100% worth it, but on the other hand, we’re all different, and others may prioritize alternatives …

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