Category: Lifestyle

express recently came away victorious at the 2016 New Zealand Community Newspaper Association Awards, receiving one win and three runner-up placings. This was the first year express entered to compete against other publications. The awards ceremony was held at the Chateau on the Park in Christchurch, Friday 16 June and celebrated the best of what […]

It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s the most awesome thing you’ll see today. Pride Month is in full swing now, and Pride 2017 is the biggest event yet—even the somewhat stoic Facebook has joined in on the action by introducing a special Pride reaction for this month only.  As the world celebrates saying “yes” to […]

Feeling not only ashamed, but also confused, I cleared my Internet browsing history to keep the content of what I was looking at a secret. I crouched under the evergreen branches and made my way to the centre of the tree. This is where my friends and I would gather at recess. I lost my […]

When it comes to sex, everyone is different. It’s the same with sexuality and gender identity. As much as everyone is different, we all deserve to be loved. Transgender people are diverse. Some undergo the full transition, some only do hormones, some only do surgery, and many are in between – all of which are […]

There’s more of a script for sex between cis and/or straight people than for people from Rainbow communities. That makes talking about consent super important for us. If you want one word to describe consent it’s yes.  Yes, this is what I want, and I want it now, with you. Consent means sharing responsibility for […]

Sex – a word that is associated with so many things; excitement, passion, fun… but fear, stress and pressure?! Losing your virginity can be a bit of a headache. For some, it’s as easy as an adventurous Year 11 camp, but for others, it’s more of a big deal. For those of you who are […]

When I was asked to write an article about sex, a hint of naughtiness blazed across my face like my Mills and Boons fantasy was about to come true. In my 41-year-old skin, I feel considerably settled. No, not settled, self-assured. A lot of books will tell you this happens. You don’t sweat the small […]

When it comes to your sex drive and how raunchy you feel in the bedroom, a big contributing factor is your testosterone levels. For most of us, an unusual dip in testosterone can mean your sex drive takes a big hit too – and we aren’t about to let that happen, especially coming in to […]