Trying to keep active this winter without going outside? Hate wearing runners? Perhaps you should try out pilates. I’m going to preface this article by admitting that I was a notorious failure at school in aerobic exercise or any kind of ball sport. I was the kid who was always picked last for teams, and…
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Just before the London Olympics were set to begin, harsh comments about Leisel Jone’s weight began to arise. Well… they were harsh if you are of one opinion. If you’re of the other, then they were fair comments. While I can guess which side of the fence Lip readers will be on, I am not…
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A happy London Olympics to you all! As much as we love to see athletes triumph, there’s always a sadistic joy to be found in watching them experience a little bit of tragedy now and then. So, in the spirit of Olympic rivalry and the drive to win at any cost, I present you with…
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If the concept of two weeks of Olympic coverage sends you hurtling towards your hard drive ready to demolish five seasons of HBO drama programming, don’t fret – the soap opera that is the lives of professional athletes could entertain you yet. Pop media interviews with young female sports stars have been problematic in the…
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Taking a step back from my usual etiquette column, I have come across something that I feel warrants some discussion. I was watching TV last night when the Australian network I was tuned in to showed an advertisement for an upcoming program which left me quite stunned. An overly excited commentator suddenly shouted out ‘Lingerie…
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This new column will summarise events that have happened in the last week relevant to women, feminism, and sexuality and link you to related articles. It will also offer a brief analysis on some stories. Please feel free to give us feedback! You can read last week’s round-up here. This week has a mixture of…
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Some of us love a good tackle. Not the friendly/flirty/familiar type, either. I love watching a good tackle in AFL football. In fact, I adore all aspects of the game. But not everyone loves that I, and other girls out there, are football fanatics. It might not be overt, but the way some Australians respond…
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This piece first appeared in issue three of Lip. Age five was the first time I stepped out onto the parquetry of the ballet studio. Excitement, wonderment and joy filled me. I was dressed in a pretty white leotard and skirt, pink ballet shoes and my hair in piggy tails with colourful ribbons. All this…
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