Upon telling people that I have three best friends, one of which is my sister, the reaction I have gotten on a number of occasions is: “that’s kind of sad”. But is it really? I have been in or on …
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No UTI for U or I
A writer candidly speaks about the importance of being educated about UTIs,
UTIs are surprisingly common. Up to 40% of women and 12% of men will develop a urinary tract infection at some point in their lifetime. However, despite UTIs being so prevalent (especially amongst students), there isn’t much information surrounding them, …
Overcoming the Stigma Around Sex Toys
One writer explores the stigma around sex toys and their use by men and women.
Many of us have stepped into the unchartered territory of sex toys. My personal initiation into the world of sex toys was purchasing a shoddy “body massager” from a vape shop. Eventually I got the courage to foray into the …
The Viagra Vortex
We explore the sudden splurge of young men using Viagra in Ireland
The medication Sildenafil, more commonly recognised as ‘Viagra’, has been in circulation for the past twenty-five years, since its FDA approval. Inherently, its use isn’t problematic; the drug is highly efficacious in improving erectile dysfunction. However, a trend seems to …
If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love somebody else?
A Trinity student explores the growth that happens within while single versus in a relationship
Around this time last year, I broke up with my boyfriend of almost 2 years. I didn’t know it at the time, but we weren’t breaking up because we wanted to see other people. Rather, in my eyes, the relationship …
The second time’s the charm
An anonymous author outlines the central aspects of a successful long-distance relationship
Being accepted to College six months ago was like being given the opportunity of a lifetime. Only weeks after this incredible news, he entered my life. I was working as a barista at a café in Colorado and he was …
Dating in Dublin: Bye For Now
A Trinity student explores the reality of dating in the small city
I grew up in London, where Tinder was deemed to be a quick way to die or a trek out to a suburb you’d never normally go to. I would never previously have dreamed of signing up to a dating …
Summer Lovin’
An insight into the life of a Trinity student as they explored their sexuality this summer
Setting off on my first university summer as a single woman, I decided that I was going to have a peaceful and healing summer, focusing on myself before heading on my Erasmus year. The past academic year was full of …
Working in Halls this summer was harder than it needed to be: conditions need to change
Working in Halls this summer was harder than it needed to be: conditions need to change
The author of this piece requested that it be published anonymously. These are not the opinions of Trinity News.
Working in Trinity Hall (Halls) this summer has been unpleasant; and I was not the only one who had concerns. Speaking …
First love never dies
A student explores the impact of one’s first sexual and romantic experiences
As a girl, Joan Didion was in love with John Wayne. She wanted him to carry her on horseback to the “bend in the river where the cottonwoods grow,” a line that she heard and took on from War of …