Author: Reece Glenny - Page 2
Female-Female Sex in the Archives: Why Lesbianism Was Erased from History
Nov 23 2025 / LGBTQ+ HistoryLesbianism was systematically erased from historical archives through censorship, coded language, and institutional neglect. This is the story of how activists fought back - and why their work still matters today.
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Peer Education Models in Sexual Health: Benefits and How to Implement Them
Nov 23 2025 / Health & WellnessPeer education models in sexual health use trained teens to teach peers about contraception, consent, and STIs. Research shows they improve knowledge, increase condom use, and reduce unintended pregnancies more effectively than traditional sex ed-when properly supervised.
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Lipstick and Signals in Ancient Egypt: How Cosmetics Communicated Sex, Status, and Power
Nov 22 2025 / History & CultureAncient Egyptians used lipstick not just for beauty, but as a coded system to signal social status, sexual availability, and spiritual power - with Cleopatra’s crimson lips becoming a symbol of political and erotic authority.
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The Lustful Turk and the Roots of Transgressive Fiction in Victorian Erotica
Nov 22 2025 / LGBTQ+ HistoryThe Lustful Turk, an 1828 erotic novel, pioneered transgressive fiction by blending Orientalist fantasy with graphic sexual violence. It exposed Victorian hypocrisy and shaped centuries of taboo literature - while perpetuating dangerous myths about rape and female desire.
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Coercion and Consent: Understanding the Spectrum of Pressure
Nov 21 2025 / Social PolicyCoercion isn't always violent - it's often quiet, emotional, and hidden in relationships. Understanding the spectrum of pressure helps us recognize when 'yes' isn't really yes - and how to build true consent.
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From Religious Condemnation to Medical Pathology: The Real History of Onanism
Nov 21 2025 / History & CultureThe history of onanism reveals how a biblical story about inheritance became a medical panic and a moral panic. From Augustine to Kinsey, the shift from sin to pathology to normalcy shows how society controls sexuality through fear.
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Handfasting and Trial Marriage: The Truth Behind the Celtic Year-and-a-Day Tradition
Nov 20 2025 / History & CultureHandfasting is often called a Celtic trial marriage lasting a year and a day-but that's a myth. Learn the real history of this ritual, how it became a modern wedding symbol, and why the truth is even more powerful than the legend.
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Emergency Contraception: How It Works, Who Has Access, and Why It’s Still Controversial
Nov 18 2025 / Health & WellnessEmergency contraception has saved millions of lives since the 1960s, but access remains unequal. Learn how Plan B, the copper IUD, and other methods work-and why so many still can't get them when they need to.
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The Dalkon Shield Scandal: How a Flawed IUD Changed Women’s Health Regulation
Nov 17 2025 / Health & WellnessThe Dalkon Shield scandal exposed deadly flaws in contraceptive design and regulatory oversight, leading to over 200,000 injuries and 18 deaths. Its legacy reshaped FDA rules and saved countless lives.
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Modern Low-Hormone Birth Control Pills: Safety, Effectiveness, and What You Need to Know
Nov 17 2025 / Health & WellnessModern low-hormone birth control pills offer fewer side effects than older versions, but require strict daily use. Learn how they work, who they’re best for, and why timing matters more than dose.
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Consent Education in Schools: Teaching Communication Skills and Boundaries
Nov 16 2025 / Health & WellnessConsent education in schools teaches children and teens about bodily autonomy, communication, and boundaries-not just for sex, but for everyday life. Research shows early, consistent instruction reduces violence and builds respect.
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Male Beauty Ideals in Classical Greece: Youth, Kalokagathia, and Desire
Nov 15 2025 / History & ArchaeologyKalokagathia was the ancient Greek ideal that fused physical beauty, moral virtue, and intellectual strength in the male citizen. This article explores how youth, desire, and public training shaped Athenian identity-and why it still echoes today.
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