1st place—Poetry
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... Read more.
Dear Di—April 9
Dear Di, I have a wicked curve in my penis. It’s with me through erection and flaccidity, and I have had it as long as I can remember. It can make it tricky... Read more.
3rd place—Poetry
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... Read more.
1st place–Short Story
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... Read more.
2nd place—Poetry
all about image is all about image self must be pulled from the shelf opened can you... Read more.
2nd place—Short Story
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... Read more.
Dear Di—Apr.2
Dear Di, I have a fantasy about whipped cream. I want to cover my partner in it and lick it off, but I also want it all over—and in—my partner. I know it... Read more.
3rd place—Short Story
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... Read more.
Our problem with drones
Why the potential benefits of commercial and recreational drones are flying over our heads Illustration by Adam Gibbard Dippin’ Dots.... Read more.
Dear Di—March 26
Dear Di, I love anal penetration. It’s at the point where unless I have some serious butt lovin’, I won’t orgasm. It can be really hard when not all... Read more.
Eyes on the ballot
Engagement in student union elections in Ontario is dwindling—and it may be affecting federal-level voting Illustration by Marta Kierkus and Photo by Remi... Read more.
Dear Di—Mar.19
Dear Di, With all this hype about 50 Shades of Grey, my girlfriend and I are looking to start working a little BDSM into our sex life. I haven’t... Read more.
Dear Di—March 11
Dear Di, Why does everyone hate on the good old missionary position? I feel like it gets such a bad rap. The problem is I love it but often my... Read more.
Student housing: open for rent
Private developers have begun flooding Ottawa’s student housing market with new residences, but the pace of construction may not be sustainable. Photos by... Read more.
Dear Di—Mar.5
Dear Di, I’m a bit of an oddball. I have never had any sexual desires or tendencies for as long as I can remember until now. Even when I was younger, my... Read more.
A community built on sand
In the wake of falling oil prices, can Canadians rely on Fort McMurray as a steady source of jobs and income? Illustration by Adam Gibbard When my parents... Read more.
Dear Di—Feb. 26, 2015
Dear Di, I came back from the winter reading week, and I haven’t had any action for a while now (yes, my celibacy was going on a few weeks pre-reading... Read more.
Students talk race issues they’ve faced as black Canadians
Moussa Sangaré-Ponce explores the challenges he and many other U of O students have had to overcome as black Canadians Photo illustration by Marta... Read more.
The dos & don’ts of dirty talk
Tips for improving your dirty talk Generally when we engage in frisky times with our partners, a little hanky panky speak is bound to happen. Sometimes a... Read more.
Why analingus should stay in the mainstream
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... Read more.
Porn or art?
The divide between pornography and film is greyer than you think Photo courtesy of Steve Kaiser, CC. “I know it when I see it,” said Associate Justice... Read more.
BDSM does not mean abuse
An outline of the responsibilities and rules of a misunderstood practice Photo by Jennifer Vo “Will I have to be naked?” I asked. My friend shook his... Read more.
Eleven ways to put on a rubber without killing the mood
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... Read more.
Virginity is only a concept
Why being a virgin is neither right or wrong Illustration by Marta Kierkus Growing up in Singapore, sex was considered a taboo topic. Most parents never... Read more.
Your friendly neighbourhood sex shop
Where to find the best sex supplies and suggestions in the city Some have argued that our nation’s capital is a buttoned-up bore, but take a walk around... Read more.