Author: Features Editor

Dear Di — Nov. 1, 2012

Dear Di, Have you heard of autofellatio? Is it dangerous to try? I’m interested in the possibility of sucking myself off. I think I could do a pretty good... Read more.

The lazy student’s workout

Brittany St. Louis | Fulcrum Contributor WE’VE ALL BEEN there—you wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and realize you aren’t as slim or fit as... Read more.

Dolla dolla billz

A new approach to motivation Vanessa Millar | Fulcrum Contributor ON MORNINGS LIKE today, it takes all the energy I can muster to get out of bed and... Read more.

Daring diets

The scoop on diets, from the wild to the wonderful Illustration by Kelsey Shore IT’S OFTEN SAID that your weight and body shape is determined 10... Read more.

The beat on feet

Stepping into the right shoes Elora McAuley | Fulcrum Contributor Photo illustration by Mathias MacPhee OUR FEET ARE are our travellers; they take us... Read more.

Treat yo’self

Lemon-tofu cheesecake Recipe adapted by Tasmia Sher | Fulcrum Contributor Photo by Mathias MacPhee It’s delicious, it’s vegeterian, and it’s... Read more.

King Pigeon

Becoming a yoga instructor Tess Kim | Fulcrum Contributor THE FIRST TIME I tried yoga was deep in my awkward phase—pubescent with my hair parted... Read more.

Strength

Q and A with a female bodybuilder Ali Schwabe | Fulcrum Staff Photo provided by Julianna Tan JULIANNA TAN IS a second-year kinesiology student... Read more.

Below the yellow line?

Does The Biggest Loser do more harm than good? Illustration by Brennan Bova Point: Heavily inspiring THE BIGGEST LOSER is one of the more... Read more.

Dear Di — Oct. 11, 2012

Dear Di, I apparently have a male yeast infection. I’ve been on antibiotics for a really long time, which my doctor warned me could cause such an... Read more.

When tragedy strikes

Coping with loss in university Spencer Van Dyk | Fulcrum Staff Illustration by Mathias MacPhee INDEPENDENCE, NEW FRIENDS, character-building... Read more.

Dear Di — Oct. 4, 2012

Dear Di, I met my girlfriend’s extended family for the first time at her grandmother’s birthday party last week. After my girl introduced me to one of her... Read more.

Dear Di — Sept. 27, 2012

Dear Di, I lost my virginity to my non-virgin girlfriend of 10 months. While I completely understand and am fine with not being her first, I don’t like the... Read more.

Avoiding voluntourist traps

Vacationing and volunteering aren’t easy to mix Ali Schwabe | Fulcrum Staff Illustration by Kelsey Shore  YOU'RE PLANNING SPRING break. You want to see... Read more.

Dear Di—Sept. 20, 2012

Dear Di, I have a problem with my cock. You see, whenever my girlfriend touches it—and I mean literally as soon as she touches it—I shoot all over.... Read more.

Let them eat cake…Or not

Living with food restrictions Photo illustration by Mathias MacPhee KOSHER, LACTOSE INTOLERANT, gluten-free, macrobiotic. Gone are the days when everyone... Read more.

Engaged and underage

A promise to get married Abria Mattina | Fulcrum Contributor Illustration by Mathias MacPhee ACCORDING TO STATISTICS Canada, the average engagement lasts... Read more.

Dear Di – Sept. 13, 2012

Dear Di, A few weeks ago, I was enjoying girl-on-top with my man when he told me it just wasn’t doing it for him. He said it nicely and everything, but... Read more.

Penny for her thoughts

Sassy advice from one of Canada’s top financial experts Ali Schwabe | Fulcrum Staff Photo courtesy of Gail Vaz-Oxlade IN BETWEEN HELPING couples... Read more.

Dear Di — Sept. 6, 2012

Dear Di, I have an absolutely amazing relationship with my girlfriend of three years, except for one thing—she is physically unable to have sex. This was... Read more.

Bus a move

Learning the ins and outs of Ottawa's transit system Julia Fabian | Fulcrum Staff SURE, CARS ARE super cool, but you might not have access to one anymore now... Read more.

Dorm Decorating 101

Make your home away from home home Ali Schwabe | Fulcrum Staff So you've moved into residence. If blank beige walls and questionable carpet stains... Read more.

Homesickness happens

And it’s okay to talk about it Ali Schwabe | Fulcrum Staff I WAS SO ready to leave home. As the eldest of the four children of my incredible, brilliant,... Read more.

Dear Di—Aug. 29, 2012

Dear Di, I’ve always thought Speedos make a man look sexy. Something about the way they outline his package and highlight strong, muscular thighs just... Read more.