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a hollow procession we laid you east (of paradise and sin), beneath the rain and its thunder twin. in the rolling fields of hollow straw, we laid you down in an earthly maw.   i’ve never heard anything so terribly bleak as mother, crying, when she tried to speak. in the dialect of grief (that …

She is a mug of tea. But maybe not in the sense your mind immediately goes to where “she runs down your throat and warms your chest and makes you taste a little sweeter” but in the way where you desperately want a sip of her right that very second even when you know she’ll …

Daydream Noir Paul Lyman was halfway out the door when the phone rang. He hesitated, hand on the doorknob, and seriously debated letting it ring itself out – his ads had been attracting morecrazies than genuine clients lately – but relented and headed back to his office. “Paul Lyman Investigations., what can I do ya …

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500 Pairs of Shoes It was another sultry afternoon under the scorching torture of the sun for Ben. Salty perspiration trickled freely across his sunburnt forehead drenching his thick, dark brows. The rice fields had almost been entirely ploughed, as Ben forcefully drove the blade beneath the thick mud. His stiff bones were aching; his …

All the Purple Flowers I walked down the dusty street in the light purple glow of the near-dusk, going to confront someone I had been wishing to see for a long time. There was no one around me, for the street was empty. It was so bitterly quiet that it seemed like even Jesus had …

In it to rim it Photo by Marta Kierkus  Anal sex has been around forever. But there’s more to explore when it comes to butt play. This past year alone, the talk of tossing salad has hit the mainstream. Thanks to Nicki Minaj’s lyrics and the opening sequence of this season’s premiere of HBO’s Girls, …

It’s imperative to understand the pros and cons of bondage and different knots before thinking about BDSM. Most learn rope first to actually learn the ropes— pardon the pun—of the subculture.

Saddle up in style Photo by Susannah Vo  Putting on a condom doesn’t have to be a buzz-kill or a struggle. Try out these sexy ways to stay safe while you heat things up between the sheets. The magic’s in your mouth This one’s not as tricky as it seems, and it’s super seductive for …

It’s not a competition, nor is your virginity a status. No one has to justify their sex life. And if the pressure ever gets to be too much, you can always go on exchange to Singapore–they will worship you.

Why winter can be the warmest time of year Photo by Marta Kierkus It may seem like after all the presents have been unwrapped, the holiday music has stopped, and coffee cups have returned to their normal colours, there’s nothing good left about the remaining winter months. But just because Santa’s gone back up north …

Glögg and more Whether you’re looking for the right red at the end of a long day, or the perfect white to pair with your Christmas turkey, I’ve got you covered. Pelee Island Pinot Noir, $10.95 — There’s nothing better than a glass of red wine at the end of a long winter day. This …

Travelling as a student can seem impossible. With limited free time and cash, warm sun and wide beaches may not be doable anytime soon. But sometimes the best part of travelling is the feeling of being a tourist, and it’s a feeling that doesn’t depend on distance travelled or dollars spent. Here are three affordable options to live like a tourist for a few days.

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