This article was first published on First Magazine October 2013 I don’t get easily offended, mostly because I’m so distracted in my own world that most indiscretions and rudeness go over my head. I also don’t have too much of a hard time forgiving, but that’s...
Lucky me, last week was all about rape and sex - two diametrically opposed, but highly related bodily acts. It all started with the court dismissing a woman's gang rape claim and this paper being first to publish it. As soon as the verdict went online,...
This article was first published in April's Pink Magazine (slightly edited). Those of us with a Catholic upbringing, find talking about sex, to say the least, awkward. Despite the introduction of sex-education in schools, to this day, boys are still subjected to fear of blindness for abusing...
This story appeared in today's Pink Magazine. If you are here for Alex's email - here it is - alexinmalta@gmail.com Last month the popular trading site Maltapark featured a rather unusual classified advert. Unfortunately just a few hours after it was uploaded, the advert was removed...
This article was first published in Pink Magazine - December 2011 [portfolio_slideshow] When it comes to sexism and discrimination the past fifty years have seen us through a lot of changes. Women’s rights have certainly come a long way, but has the world of advertising caught up...
This feature was first published in Pink Magazine - for the original article click here It is often assumed that people with physical or intellectual disabilities are either not capable of having romantic relationships, or should not be having any sexual contact. However, Marilyn Spiteri, Inspire’s...