That ain’t true: Uncovering some common sexual misconceptions

There’s a lot to know about sex. It can be overwhelming and scary, but we aren’t always comfortable asking the questions we really want the answers to. We may not have anyone we feel safe asking, or we may think they are dumb questions. But please know: When it comes to sex and your sexual health, there are no dumb questions. It’s okay to be curious—in fact, it’s good. Knowledge is power, after all. And so, here are some common … Continue reading
Make a difference and volunteer your time with Volunteen and Volunteer Toronto

When I was a little girl, I loved being a Brownie. I loved getting badges and going on campouts. We learned all kinds of things, but in the end it was just a fun place to laugh and be silly. I was pretty quiet as a little one, so it was really good for me. It helped me out of my shell and into a circle—a circle around a plug-in campfire, but that’s besides the point. My mom volunteered for … Continue reading
Summer Dare List

Summer is coming, summer is coming, feel the air on your skin, SUMMER is HERE! And with summer comes freedom, or at least a change, a world filtered through dappled sunlight and amber lenses. A world soaked in nostalgia, where every memory feels like one you’ll have forever. Summer is eternal, while it lasts. This summer, we dare you too… Act on a crush, because there’s a certain tripping-over-yourself kind of summer love that only lasts for a minute but … Continue reading
Wear the Pants at Your Prom

“Prom Dress.” An iconic concept. So why not go conceptual? Here are some great ways to wear pants to prom. Prom Pants. We like it. Tipsy Pants in NOLA Paisley from Fitzroy Boutique, $136 Sarah Chiffon Detail Playsuit from Boohoo.com, $40 Ditsy Floral Jacquard Trousers, Topshop Cameo Brakelight Pant, Shop Nowhereland, $218 Katherine Jumpsuit by Motel, Topshop High Waist Evening Trousers, ASOS, $52.22
Five AMUSEumING Things To Do With Your Mom This Sunday

Have you been muse(um)ing over what to do to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Here are five ideas for you, all of which involve Toronto’s fantastic museums! Some of the events are Mother’s Day-specific, and others happen all year round—and because we know that cost can be an issue, we’ve ranked them by price- (cheapest to priciest)! Hope you enjoy! The Grange ROMwalk at the Royal Ontario Museum: “Learn the story of how the Grange developed from a colonial park property owned by Toronto’s … Continue reading
Celebrate Instant Month and the CONTACT Festival with Lomography Canada

Happy Instant Month! Celebrate the art of instant photography with new products from Lomography: Instant Backs and Fuji Instax Mini Film. Bring back the fun of Polaroids with these cool tools that let you revel in the feelings of a specific moment. You can capture a memory forever with photography—but now instead of waiting for pictures to be developed or printed, you can watch them form before your eyes. (The Spice Girls loved Polaroids, just saying.) And if you live in … Continue reading