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Between the Lines: Domestic Violence in the Next Tent Over

Between the Lines: Domestic Violence in the Next Tent Over

by Kristin Palpini | Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Between the Lines, News

A few weeks ago I was at a campground when I heard something going on in the adjacent tent: a woman’s voice softly saying “ow” and “you hit me,” and every now and then a muffled grunt from a man. I was alone and I froze, hoping things wouldn’t escalate. They didn’t. I...
The V-Spot: I’m Dating Three Women; Does That Make Me Polyamorous?

The V-Spot: I’m Dating Three Women; Does That Make Me Polyamorous?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Sep 26, 2016 | Articles, Columns, Newsletter, The V-Spot, Wellness

I’m a 38 yo male currently involved with three women. One is a long distance relationship. We met at a concert and had one night together and stayed in touch. We speak regularly on various chat and texts. Two is a nonsexual relationship. She spends the night and...
Scene Here: The Force … Is Getting Sleepy

Scene Here: The Force … Is Getting Sleepy

by Peter Vancini | Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Film, News, Scene Here

More than 100 people stake out a plot of land at Pulaski Park in Northampton on this crisp Wednesday night for an outdoor screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. At the event kicking off this year’s Northampton Film Festival, people dress as Luke, Leia, Han, Chewy,...
The V-Spot: SOS! I’m Spaced Out During Sex

The V-Spot: SOS! I’m Spaced Out During Sex

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Columns, News, Newsletter, The V-Spot, Wellness

Yana, I need your expertise!I’m a 19-year-old guy in a hetero relationship. I was pleasuring my partner last night and I realized I stopped being present and could not become present again. She picked up on it and, well, I really wanted to be present for it but I...
Go: Northampton Film Festival, Sept. 28 Through Oct. 2

Go: Northampton Film Festival, Sept. 28 Through Oct. 2

by Kristin Palpini | Sep 19, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Featured, Film, News, Newsletter

Northampton Film FestivalSept. 28 – Oct. 2For four days, at locations across Northampton, the modern film festival will be redefined with free public screenings of films, virtual reality experiences, games, and participatory film projects.Tickets are $10 for a...
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