My mother also has Lewy body dementia, and this is our story. By SANDRA SUKHAN Robin Williams was such a funny man. Every time I watch one of my favourite movies, Mrs. Doubtfire – which…
There’s so much more to sex than just coming By ADINA LAKSER “An orgasm is an orgasm is an orgasm,” legendary sex guru Betty Dodson said in response to the much debated question of the best…
By ADINA LAKSER Self-care. Who hasn’t heard about it? Meditation, yoga, me time at the spa. But there is one relaxation break you might not have heard of: having a cup of tea with your vag….
Decriminalizing all drugs will prevent much needless suffering By DAVID STEELE It’s very good news! This summer, assuming all goes according to Trudeau’s plan, recreational marijuana will become legal in Canada. The reform is long…
And taught me a lesson in embodiment. By ADINA LAKSER I had an unexpected hole in my body and then it was gone. Yes, a story of magic. But not from a far and distant land or…
By RIKKI DUBOIS Changing one’s physical gender to match their mental one has many costs. Here in Manitoba, the cost of the gender affirmation surgery (previously known as gender reassignment surgery) is covered by Manitoba Health…
By TARA MANIAR Dance as a spiritual discipline is an ancient practice that’s been explored by many cultures throughout the ages. The desire to dance is deeply ingrained in the human psyche. In ancient cultures, dance…
By ADINA LAKSER Although Woody Allen calls it “Having sex with someone you love,” most of us don’t have such a positive association with masturbation. Even the word makes us want to giggle. Although masturbation isn’t…
By ERIN JAMIESON Even as I write now, an image, engraved in me, a part of my history, many of our histories, remains. Sophomore year of high school, five minutes until the next period. I am…
By ADINA LAKSER This October 16 to 20, the Federation of Medical Women of Canada will launch the 10th annual National Cervical Cancer Awareness campaign. Every year, the campaign emphasizes the importance of cervical screening, provides…
