women

Ninety percent of women in Sierra Leone have undergone female circumcision as part of a coming-of-age ritual. Its detractors call the tradition traumatic and say it can lead to sexual dysfunction and complications during childbirth. So why are some of the practice’s strongest defenders women?

For most of us, age is hardly our defining feature. So why do our cherished chick flicks keep flashing that worn-out message?

They may not get the paycheques or the prestige of male jocks in the NHL and the NBA, but don’t underestimate our elite female athletes. Here, we get up close with six of our fiercest contenders vying for a spot on the podium in Beijing.

We take a frank look at why women have fought to rewrite the rules of the Games

The modern vasectomy is safe, quick and non-surgical. No biggie. So why are men running for the hills?