The Observer's Sex Uncovered supplement was a fascinating read yesterday. They did a huge survey about all aspects of sexual life, and here's the part about relationships.
Is the Sarah Palin coverage sexist? It's so hard to remember what sexism really means now, such a weapon has it become in the US electoral race. But it's suspect, as Elana Schor wrote in Saturday's Guardian that Palin's gang can play up her 'hot' appearance to nab votes, while encouraging her to play down her clothing purchases. Since the shopping fiasco, Palin's started to compare her treatment to that of also heavily appearance-judged Hillary Clinton... who was accused of 'whining' about sexism by Palin herself not so long ago.
Underwear as outerwear is increasingly popular, but what does it all mean? That Carrie Bradshaw is still our idol, I guess.
More good news from the international board of tea and coffee. Want to make new friends? Offer them a cuppa. People tend to judge others more warmly if they're enjoying a warm drink at the time...
...and don't miss these Hallowe'en hits of Etsy over on Crafty Crafty.
