12 LIFE January 19, 2009 • www.thequill.

ca

Sex Ed in The City

Amanada Hamm | SERC

Dear Ms. Q:
I recently went out with this guy
I met online and we got into a
discussion about the differences
about dating in Canada versus
Italy (where I’m from). He said
that in his opinion, men and
women cannot “just be friends.”
I’m pretty puzzled by this re-
mark, because I have lots of male
friends. I got the impression that
he was trying to send me as mes-
sage, something like “make up
Question:
I “choke the chicken” three
times a day. Am I normal?
Answer:
Choking the chicken, spank-
ing the monkey, whacking off…
what ever you call it, know that
mastrubation is healthy and
normal! During the Victorian
period masturbation was said
to cause hairy palms, insanity,
epilepsy, headaches, nosebleeds,
asthma, heart murmurs, rashes,
and unpleasant odors.
Times have changed! Mastur-
bation is a normal, healthy part
of human sexuality.
Not only does masturbation
relieve sexual tension, it gives
you the opportunity to discov-
er how you like to be touched.
Once you understand what gets
you all jiggered up sexually, you
can teach your partner how to
get you excited. How many
times a day you masturbate is
entirely dependant on your own
sexual needs. However, if ex-
cessive masturbation interferes
with your job, school or rela-
tionships then you may have a
problem.
For more information and re-
sources check out our web site
at, www.serc.mb.ca
Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender, or questioning and
under 25 years old? If so, call
727-0417 and join the Rainbow
Youth Alliance!
Information provided by the
Sexuality Education Resource
Centre. Do you have questions
about sexuality? Send them to
amandah@serc.mb.ca

Calling all Performers!!

your mind about me or get out of
my life.” What’s the general posi-
tion on male/female friendship in
Canada? Krista Meyers | LGBTTQ Collective
- Lost in Translation
We are looking for any open mind- Performances we are looking for
Dear Lost: ed individuals who are interested include:
I don’t think there’s a definitive in performing for the Cabaret on
Canadian view on the topic of February 7th, 2009, with the main • Musical Acts
mixed-gender friendships, and I theme of celebrating diversity in Acoustic/Unplugged
think you’ll find many different all its forms. It will be a semifor- • Dramatic Scenes
views on the subject around here. mal/formal event with a wonder- • Improv
Your date was probably trying to ful host and hostess coordinating • Readings
gauge your feeling towards him a full evenings worth of dramatic • Dramatic Readings, Poetry
by making the statement. He’s ob- scenes, dance and musical acts. It • Dance
viously at a place in his life where is a social event that will have fin-
he is looking for a romantic part- ger foods, prizes, and a wine and 270 18th Street
ner and is likely considering all beer bar. Second Floor Knowles Douglas
females as potential mates. I’d All performers will get a gift Brandon, MB R7A 6A9
certainly take this into account from the collective and free ad- (204) 727-7317
if you decide to keep seeing him, missions to the event. Lgbttq_bu@hotmail.com
especially if he spends time with
other women.
There are many good cases for
mixed friendships out there, but
I think women are more likely
to have faith in the innocence
and ideal of having platonic male
friends. Having some very good
male friends, I’d have to agree
with you that this arrangement is
certainly possible, but also know
from past experience that the tru-
est male buddies and pals are not
immune from crossing the line if
they see an opportunity.

Send your personal quandaries,

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The Quill, 270-18th St. Brandon,
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