What is it about women’s bodies that have made them subject to continuous scrutiny, objectification and control? Like many other feminist issues, people can be quick to put sex workers in a box, to label them as “good” or “bad”, …
Anna Lyons is the Sex and Relationships Editor at Trinity News and is currently in her Senior Sophister Year studying Law and Business.
How these Trinity students are using chalk to create change
Anna Lyons interviewed EmpowerHer*Voice Dublin about their use of chalk to tackle catcalling on the streets of Dublin
Combine chalk and passion and beautiful things can result. I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with the founding members of EmpowerHer*Voice Dublin, Esme, Sully, Kitty and Niamh, about how they use chalk to instil change on the …
So you’ve gotten the ick … or is it intuition?
Anna Lyons explores how the most arbitrary, yet sometimes relatable, situations have found their niche on TikTok, raising questions about whether there should be any merit awarded to them, or if they may be causing more harm than good.
The word “ick” has become one of the most commonly used words in the Gen-Z dating dialogue: there’s seldom a conversation I have with friends about dating that gives no mention to the ick. When you’re attracted to someone, and …
Ethical porn: fact or foe?
Anna Lyons debunks the concept of ethical porn and questions whether ethical porn is even a possibility given the context of the pornography industry
I was listening to a podcast recently, the hosts of which are two women who seem to pride themselves on their transparent, educational and feminist content. Halfway through the episode, they paused for a break, and started to advertise for …
Love on a budget: the cost of living crisis and our sex lives
Anna Lyons unravels the cost of livings toll on intimate and social lives
With the imminent dread of post-grad life, the big question of “what am I going to do after university?” lingers in my mind constantly. I was recently talking to my mum who gave me some life advice on the topic: …
What is The Creative Climate Action Fund?
Anna Lyons outlines the creative processes of the Irish government’s Climate Act 2021
It’s old news that Climate Change is one of the most, if not the most, pressing and crucial issues facing our generation. So much more needs to be done in order to reach the goals set out in the Irish …
Take the STI out of stigma
Anna Lyons sheds light on an under-discussed topic through looking at two student’s personal experiences with sexually transmitted infections
The cases of sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) in Ireland have been steadily rising recently. They are more common than ever, and it is likely that someone you know has had one right now. Having an STI isn’t a bad thing, …
Things that make you go Oh!
Anna Lyons unpacks the truth behind the female orgasm
An orgasm is the moment during sexual activity when feelings of sexual pleasure are at their strongest. While we can put a dictionary definition on the term orgasm, an abundance of questions still remain: How does someone know when they’ve …
Tits out for production value
Anna Lyons examines why onscreen nudity is an issue for actresses breaking into the industry
If you have ever turned on your TV a minute past the watershed, there is a high chance you’ve come face to face with onscreen nudity — most likely female. Yet, in order to fully understand the issue of female …