lip magazine: for girls who think feel create speak out live

Thanks Mark for filling us in on the Dolly “production error”. I find this sort of tactic, if it is indeed a marketing ploy, interesting as it provides insight into the way people choose their media. Perhaps this is why celebrity gossip magazines continue to be so popular. People love scandal.

We had a small influx in sales when I blogged on lip’s Myspace page about how school librarians thought lip was too risque for their students and would not subscribe. Yes, we publish articles on sexual health (written by medical practitioners). And yes, we have published articles about the world’s oldest profession, strippers, getting tattoos and body piercing. So, according to school libraries, the content in lip is not appropriate for teenage girls. But the girls love it.

Does this mean school libraries will now be cancelling their Dolly subscriptions?

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Has anyone seen the latest issue of Dolly? It reportedly contains some explicit images… I’d love to know what these might be.

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2 Days to Change Your World

Changin’ It, Lovin’ It

Young Women living LIFE, CAREER, COMMUNITY

Changin’ It, Lovin’ It is a two day national forum for young women hosted by YWCAs around Australia - www.ywca.org.au/young_womens_conference.php

The conference offers young women the opportunity to develop their professional and personal and skills, discuss issues specific to young women and get involved in the community through policy and advocacy initiatives at both the local and national level.

What’s Involved?

The program is packed with activities ranging from panel discussions focusing on contemporary issues for young women to hands on workshops on topics including campaigning, business management, environmental strategies, politics and careers. All workshops will be led by successful women in their field.

Both days will begin with inspirational key note speakers, a chance to gain insight into the perspectives of successful women such as the first AFL Commissioner, Sam Moyston; WNBL Basketballer, Narelle Henry and RU486 campaigner, Senator Judith Troeth.

As well as a professional development opportunity, Changin’ It, Lovin’ It will provide a platform for young women to explore the balance between life, career and community. Interspersed with the plenary sessions and workshops, delegates will have the opportunity to network, get energised through dance or pilates sessions and relax together over a drink and a performance on women and HIV, by renowned actress Annie Phelan.

The conference, to be held at Jasper Hotel in Melbourne on 13 and 14 April 2007, is open to all women aged 18 to 30. For more information see www.ywca.org.au or contact YWCA Australia on (02) 6230 5150 or email natoffice@ywca.org.au

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Hi All

I have been commissioned to prepare a debate for the book ‘What is our sex’ to be
published by Vignette Press later this year. I am looking for the most interesting responses to the question:
‘Women who dress sexily, are`they asking for it?’
Email your responses to editor@lipmag.com, subject heading ‘debate’!

Rachel

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