Seasonal effects on sexual activity Ever wonder how the seasons affect how much sex you have? Well, summer is just around the corner and research shows that people have more sex in the summer. Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that there are a number […]
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TALK NERDY TO ME: Sexual dysfunction, Part II
Reasons for sexual dysfunction and how to deal with it The column in the previous issue discussed the different types of sexual dysfunction. This column will go over some origins of and treatments for sexual dysfunction disorders. Sexual dysfunction can be biological, psychological, or a mix of both. For example, […]
TALK NERDY TO ME: Seven common sexual dysfunctions
While most people will have a sexual problem at some point in their lives, these problems tend to go away without needing treatment. However, there are sexual dysfunctions that many individuals struggle with whether they are short-term or long-term. To be diagnosed with a sexual dysfunction, the Diagnostic and […]
TALK NERDY TO ME: Health impacts of hypersexualizing women of colour
Research shows stereotypes are damaging to sexual and reproductive health Women of colour are often viewed as hypersexual; stereotypes associated to this can negatively impact their sexual health and reproduction. Researchers Lisa Rosenthal and Marci Lobel note that racial stereotypes “have a long history connected to the sexualized exploitation of […]
TALK NERDY TO ME: Sexual communication and expressing sexual satisfaction
Sex noises and how to effectively communicate your desires Sexual communication occurs frequently during sexual activity and there are various ways in which we communicate what feels good and what does not. We communicate verbally through words and sounds, and nonverbally through movements and breathing. When communicating verbally we do […]
Talk nerdy to me: The Art of Bondage
The history of rope bondage and how it has evolved to date Bondage can be done using many different materials, but rope is a popular choice and tends to be used when bondage is shown in the media. Rope bondage is an art form that can take years to master. […]
Talk nerdy to me: World AIDS Day to take place on Dec. 1
“Know Your Status” is this year’s theme Dec. 1 is World AIDS day. Founded in 1988, the day aims to unite people in the fight against HIV/AIDS, show support for those living with it, and commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens […]
Talk nerdy to me: Movember promotes men’s health issues
Extra facial hair aims to improve men’s quality of life This month you are likely to see more facial hair than normal; Movember is upon us. Movember, the combination of moustache and November, was started in Australia in 2003. The movement aims to “stop men dying too young,” by addressing […]
Talk nerdy to me: Trans Day of Remembrance
Honouring those killed due to anti-trans violence Tuesday, Nov. 20 is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Transgender is an umbrella term that describes a person whose gender does not match the expectations associated with the sex assigned to that person at birth. The day honours those who have died from […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: Media Literacy Week in Canada, addressing problematic sexual content in the media
Why you shouldn’t rely on television and movies for sex ed. Canada’s second annual Media Literacy Week is taking place from Nov. 5 to 9. According to the Media Literacy Week website, being media literate means you understand the techniques and impacts of media messages. While becoming media literate includes […]
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The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.