‘Being a Slut Really Means You Are Untouchable’: On Shame, Power and the Reclamation of Words
‘Naming is Not a Neutral Act’: Why it’s Time to Reclaim the Word Cunt
The history we see traced in the OED is one of repression and control, as people with vaginas are taught to be ashamed of their bodies and, by extension, their sexuality. As such, it is essential that we reclaim control over the labelling and the knowledge of our own bodies…
Why it’s Time to End Malta’s Century-Long Abortion Ban
There are still twenty-four countries that do not allow abortions under any circumstances. Among those twenty-four countries are the Philippines, Jamaica, Egypt, Iraq and Malta. One thing that sets Malta apart from other countries is that it is part of the European Union: a union that takes pride in its health care and equality…