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January-February 2023

You are not your own

What is learned and lost when you grow up in purity culture (and yes, it's here in Canada too)

Samantha Purchase

Illustration by Diana Nguyen We practiced saying no in class. If a boy wants to have sex with you before you are married, you must be ready to steer the ship away from troubled waters. If you loved me, you’d have sex with me. If you loved me, you’d know I was waiting. Why? We’re […] More »