Posts Tagged ‘Virginity’

I’m a 32-year-old virgin living the feminist dream

Friday, September 16th, 2016

My name is Kate. I’m 32 years old. I’ve never had sex. When I was young, I always imagined I would be married by 25 and have a brood of kids. Jesus said in the Gospel of Matthew to “make disciples,” and I thought it would be cool to take that verse literally and have Read more

‘The Thrill of the Chaste’

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

It is frustrating for Catholics who love their faith to realise what a bad public relations job the Church often makes of it. We insiders know that “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free” isn’t just a clever slogan; it actually delivers. Whatever our human crosses, our faith is about Read more

Brazilian women teachers have to prove virginity or be tested

Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

A state in Brazil is under fire for requiring prospective female teachers to have gynaecological exams or prove their virginity in order to work. Sao Paulo state’s education department requires the women to have a pap smear to show they are free of cancers or produce a doctor’s statement that they have not been sexually Read more

Justin Bieber: Love of God and family comes first

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Justin Bieber may have girls in a wailing frenzy, but his first love is God and his family, and according to MTV UK, Pattie Mallette, his mother, claims her son will ‘stay pure’ until he meets the right girl. “He’s expressed his desire to stay pure, and honour women, and treat women with respect. So Read more