A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to a attend a small event to "discuss women's sexual wellbeing in today's culture and the myths associated with this subject". It's an interesting topic and one which I could debate on for hours when I have an appropriate space filled with interested people, so I said... Continue Reading →
So, the infamous film of the infamous book is now showing at UK cinemas and there can't be a single person over the age of consent who has't noticed. Everyone's talking about how the lead actors didn't get along and hated being in the film, the author and director disagreed, the trailer was terrible, and... Continue Reading →
CONTENT WARNING: This fortnight's Rubyyy Jones column contains graphic descriptions and discussion of sexual abuse. This post was first published on RubyyyJones.com The Blog. Image via radziu's Flickr photostream. Hello Darlingsss Well... I've been thinking about writing this blog for ages. A blog about rape. But where does one begin with rape? It's everywhere, it's... Continue Reading →
I wanted to start my blogging for Rarely Wears Lipstick with a short highlight reel of what and who I am. Then I came to realise that the "highlights" were more "full feature" length and probably should be shown in a small discreet shop in certain areas of London and Amsterdam! I don't so much... Continue Reading →
I have a bit of a problem. It sometimes affects my enjoyment of light-hearted pleasurable things and can cause people to use their 'confused face' on me when I tell them. It started a few years ago, but now I can't switch it off. My problem is... I just can't enjoy fantasies unless consent is... Continue Reading →
Here we go again. The company who once brought you adverts showing women in control of their sexuality is not only re-visiting dead-eyed high fashion territory with one of its latest videos - albeit for a somewhat couture section of their range that hardly anyone can afford - but it is also suggesting that all... Continue Reading →
Yes. The word you say before anything else happens. We say yes to a date, yes to a drink, yes to going back to their place. However you consent to sex, there is always a yes there. Whether or not your mouth forms the word itself, there is a yes in your eagerness to proceed.... Continue Reading →
The only reason that this entry is still considered part of an 'alternative' A-to-Z of sex rather than an 'essential' one, is because it's sadly not the most obvious relevant c-word. In fact, straight away I thought of three others that people may have chosen first... an orifice, a word that is a synonym for... Continue Reading →
On Saturday 11th June, thousands of women and men marched through central London to draw attention to the fact that rape is NOT acceptable, clothing is NOT consent and victims should NOT be blamed. The march and rally that followed in Trafalgar Square were positive, peaceful and presented a united force for feminist good. Sadly,... Continue Reading →