Navigating relationships, whether they be new, long term or just being freshly single can be difficult anytime of the year, but emotions and tensions seem to be heightened even more when the festive season rolls around. Studies have shown that during the colder weather months, relationships are under significantly more strain than at any…
The Sexpress has looked at all sorts of things that go on in the bedroom and surround our sexual lives, but this one’s about something a bit different – the sexual identities defined by a lack of interest in any such activities. Often a strange concept for many in our over-sexualised society, asexuality and this…
Over the last number of years there has been a rise in production companies that pride themselves on producing ‘free trade’ or ‘ethical porn’. With such an ease of accessibility to mainstream porn, often free and catering to the wider consumer mass, we want to find out what exactly is ‘ethical’ porn and what sets…
Your heartbeat races, your muscles clench, you start to sweat as your breathing becomes heavier. You’re not in the gym, you’re not having a panic attack. You’re onto something so much nicer: an orgasm. Orgasms are great! Not just because they feel good, but because while feeling good they do good; there are proven health…
With the beginning of the academic year comes new-found fresher freedom and shenanigans – but with such things also comes responsibility. Regardless of whether you’re an incoming first year, a visiting (welcome!) student or a returning student it’s important to keep yourself and others safe during the fresher’s festivities, especially if you choose or hope…
Happy RAG Week, and a very very happy valentines day! Valentines is an important date for us in the Sexpress, because on Valentines last year we released our standalone Sexpress magazine. We were so happy with the feedback we received from readers and staff members alike, and we were happy to cover a good basis…
Music is essential to the creation of any atmosphere. There exists the perfect songs for every kind of occasion; we have prinks playlists that include the bangers that get us pumped for a night out, we have our chill time tunes we listen to when we’re in the mood for some relaxing alone time, we…
If earlier reports are anything to go by, it seems a lot of you need this article a lot more than I thought you did… Two Cs are essential (or sexsential…do-…do you get it?) to having a great, safe sex life: consent and contraception. And despite how important we all know they are, sometimes (as evident…
Content Warning: We will be discussing sensitive topics that may be distressing to some, and contains references to sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape, among others. If you are affected by anything discussed below, know that help is there: You can contact the Sexual Violence Centre Cork by calling freephone 1800 496 496, texting 087…
This issue of the Sexpress has been on a bit of a rocky journey, but we just got in there before the deadline. If you have any questions related to sex, relationships and sexuality, you can send them to our team of Sexperts and we’ll try to help you out. Go to uccexpress.ie/sexpress or email…