Columns - Empoword Journalism

Let Me Sexplain: What Is Asexuality?

Amelia Hopkinson — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:53:38 +0000

Sex. It’s everywhere. Teaching all things sex and pleasure is our mission here at 'Let Me Sexplain' — however, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

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French School Targeted By Islamic Extremist In Terror Attack

Nellie Monneret — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:36:42 +0000

France has raised its security alert to the highest level following the death of a teacher in a terror attack in a school in Arras, northern France. This comes almost three years after a similar attack in Paris.

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Is France Still A Champion Of Protest Rights?

Nellie Monneret — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:58:47 +0000

Protests are a common occurrence in France, with some political uprisings having inspired other nations throughout history. However, recent governments have attempted to reduce their pace.

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Is The Right To Protest In The UK Under Threat?

Nellie Monneret — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:46:40 +0000

The UK government has passed the Strikes Bill, introducing a minimum service level during industrial action. Despite complaints from trade unions, the bill may work to improve the public's support of industrial action.

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Let Me Sexplain: Contraception

Amelia Hopkinson — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:34:43 +0000

Contraception is usually the hottest topic in a school sex education lesson. However, you're rarely taught how to make an informed decision about which contraception you might want to use.

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Let Me Sexplain: The Basics of WLW Sex

Amelia Hopkinson — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:46:39 +0000

We've all experienced the lack of inclusive sex education at school. It can feel as though nobody has considered that some girls just don’t want to have sex with boys. But where does that leave the sapphic community?

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Charles III Visits France: How Popular is the King Across the Channel?

Nellie Monneret — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:00:50 +0000

This week, King Charles III’s popularity and influence across the Channel will be tested during his state visit.

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The ‘TikTokification’ of the next generation

Siân Maher — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:10:32 +0000

With the rise of TikTok and other short-form content, the market for dopamine-driven engagement is becoming more and more saturated, along with our attention spans.

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Let Me Sexplain: Is ‘Popping your Cherry’ Supposed to Hurt?

Amelia Hopkinson — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:35:17 +0000

I remember being terrified when I heard the phrase 'popping your cherry'. I want to break down what it actually means and explain why this metaphorical cherry popping is not as scary as it sounds!

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Byte-Sized Beginnings: Conscious Consumption in the Digital Age

Siân Maher — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:50:53 +0000

Amidst the whirlwind of technological marvels and digital distractions, emerges the idea of conscious consumption – an urge to mindfully navigate through the digital world as it intertwines with our physical one.

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