Gender Neutral Toilets: are they better for everybody?

The safety threat some believe gender neutral toilets pose to women has sparked up debate once again, following remarks made in the House of Lords by Lord Lucas, a backbench Conservative peer. Lucas claims these facilities make women feel โ€œunsafe and uncomfortable,โ€ especially when they are on their periods. Although research is limited, there are … Continue reading Gender Neutral Toilets: are they better for everybody?

PrEP isnโ€™t free on the NHS in England, but it needs to be

For the 26,000 people in England taking part in the PrEP Impact Trial, the drug is available for free on the NHS. Everyone else wanting it, however, does not have the same luxury and can pay anywhere from ยฃ17.50 to hundreds of pounds per month for it, depending on where they buy it. But why … Continue reading PrEP isnโ€™t free on the NHS in England, but it needs to be

GAY Late: the guilty pleasure of London’s gay community

GAY Late is the bar equivalent of a Taylor Swift song that everyone secretly listens to, but will never admit to it. From the cute guys to the cheesy pop music that plays all night long, this is the guilty pleasure of Londonโ€™s gay community. Youโ€™ll hear everything from whatโ€™s in this weekโ€™s charts to … Continue reading GAY Late: the guilty pleasure of London’s gay community

Making Porn the Norm: the rise of OnlyFans and its unintentional promotion of sexual health awareness

Is homemade porn making the industry a more acceptable place to find a career? Can those starring in it make a difference to sexual health awareness? Conor Clark investigates The stigma of admitting you enjoy watching porn has existed for as long as porn has, but starring in it has always been the biggest stigma … Continue reading Making Porn the Norm: the rise of OnlyFans and its unintentional promotion of sexual health awareness

La Roux proves she’s still a force to be reckoned with at sold out show on the eve of third album’s release

Standing in the crowd at La Roux's sold out show here at Fabric nightclub, it's hard to believe the singer's last top 10 hit in the UK was in 2009. Yet, here she is over six years since her last album ready to promote her latest effort Supervision. Performing in front of a neon backdrop … Continue reading La Roux proves she’s still a force to be reckoned with at sold out show on the eve of third album’s release

BEST OF 2019: Top 10 Songs

Disclaimer: this list is my opinion and of course not fact. I am not a music expert nor am I trying to analyse the songs in what I write about them. Any tracks listed were released from January 1st to December 31st of 2019. There will also be no artist represented twice in the list, … Continue reading BEST OF 2019: Top 10 Songs

Porn Idol: Drunk and Stripping on a Thursday, oh my!

Only three minutes into the show, someone has already stripped on stage in front of over 1,000 people and the next contestant is waiting on the side-lines to do the same. The packed crowd is cheering as the strobe lights fill the busy room, the song changes and the next person takes the stage. Thereโ€™s … Continue reading Porn Idol: Drunk and Stripping on a Thursday, oh my!

‘Surviving’ the college experience: meet the students bonded by blindsides and betrayal

Before attending college, most people expect to be met with 8am classes, exams and a lot of alcohol (once theyโ€™re over the age of 21, of course). But for a group of students at Northeastern University, itโ€™s blindsides, hidden immunity idols and gruelling challenges are the unexpected reality they find themselves lucky enough to face. … Continue reading ‘Surviving’ the college experience: meet the students bonded by blindsides and betrayal

Online Reality Games: What about the people who donโ€™t appear on ‘Survivor’ but still want to play?

As shows like Survivor and Big Brother have dominated the airwaves over the last two decades, have you ever stopped to wonder about the thousands of people who didnโ€™t appear on them but whose life they impact every single day? Well, a large community of these people play in fan made versions of the shows called โ€œORGsโ€ which see … Continue reading Online Reality Games: What about the people who donโ€™t appear on ‘Survivor’ but still want to play?

The uncertain future of the J-1 Visa

Three and a half years after Donald Trump announced his intention to abolish the J-1 visa program, it remains in full effect - leaving many wondering about the uncertain future of the initiative. The J-1 visa allows foreign visitors to enter the United States of America for educational and cultural exchanges in an attempt to … Continue reading The uncertain future of the J-1 Visa