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Unleash your inner diva

April 2, 2015April 2, 2015
Pia Araneta
Now, upon first hearing the term “DivaCup,” one would naturally assume that I’m referring to some kind of exclusive rhinestone chalice, crafted for human Barbie dolls or a fancy pre-drink,

The butt revolution

March 26, 2015March 25, 2015
Pia Araneta
 We’ve come a long way since the days of culturally prescribed celibacy, heterosexuality, and discretion, and now, here we are — at the pinnacle of the butt revolution. They’re everywhere I go....

Gilding the lily

March 19, 2015March 18, 2015
Pia Araneta
“Vajazzling”—the trend where women bejewel their vaginas—has become one of my fascinations. It’s a fancy way of telling your crotch: “Hey, you know, you’ve always been there for me. Let

Be your own Wood Wizard: Masturbate

March 5, 2015March 4, 2015
Pia Araneta
“What’s this?” I turn around to my guy friend, fumbling with a protruding object under my bed sheets. He holds up my vibrator and it takes us both a second to

Girl acts as rude in bar washroom as in real life

March 5, 2015March 5, 2015
Pia Araneta
Friday festivities at Lucky Bar were abruptly halted when local student Brittany Harp cut into the washroom lineup. The 22-year-old, who suffers from Advanced Resting Bitch Face (ARBF), was reportedly...

The developing existentialist

February 26, 2015February 25, 2015
Pia Araneta
My life is a struggle between wanting to go out and have fun with people, and avoiding human interaction at all costs. It’s an internal joust between my inner Miley...

The developing existentialist. The seasoned introvert.

February 26, 2015March 5, 2015
Pia Araneta
My life is a struggle between wanting to go out and have fun with people, and avoiding human interaction at all costs. It’s an internal joust between my inner Miley...

IUD and Me

February 26, 2015February 25, 2015
Pia Araneta
Butterflies, juice boxes, and birth control: my personal experience.

Sex vs. making love

February 5, 2015February 4, 2015
Pia Araneta
I hate the term “making love” almost as much as calling my vagina a “flower.” It sounds sensual in the creepiest way, like a trembling hairless cat; however, regardless of

Bedroom blues: How does casual sex affect your self-esteem?

January 22, 2015January 25, 2015
Pia Araneta
Casual sex is a growing trend in today’s hook-up culture. The westernized world is straying from traditional values, altering our perception of sex. Long ago have we bid adieu to...

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