In this new series for Clitbait, Sofi guides us through the world of secret sketches, creative correspondences and a whole lot of unexpected art. Think of a universe in which the audience doesn’t exist: the intimacy of a journal, the obliviousness of a home recording- a world in which the artist and her own unique rationality is at the centre.
Sports (Communities) are Under Threat from Climate Change
An exploration of climate justice issues in the spaces and places of sports. Tackling climate change necessitates solving crises of intergenerational, gender, economic and social justice across all parts of…
Stripping the Myth: Masturbation
Roll up, roll up, and welcome to our brand-new series ‘Stripping the Myth’! Here, we will be exploring all things sticky and sexy, shunned and shamed, embarking on a journey of discovery through the deconstructing and de-bunking of sex myths.
Daydreams
The summer storms picked up more than a few wheelie bins – they’ve whisked away the whole of August and September too! Line your October nest with this shimmering selection…
Market Research: Food For Thought
What started as an idea for a Clitbait article at the beginning of summer has turned into a fully fledged way of life. Read about Sofi’s concluding thoughts on the Market Research journey and find out some of her top recipes for Winter Wellness.
Sex and Relationships Workshop (Glasgow)
Come along to our Sex and Relationships Workshop in Glasgow on Friday 13th of October, from 6pm to 8pm.
Eco Grief, Eco Hope; Holding space for two emotions.
“Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my…
Meet the CB team: Sophie Somerville (she/her)
Meet the Clitbait Team: an interview with Sophie, Sex and Relationships Writer…
Feminism and Fungi: Lessons from Mushrooms.
Mushroom Collectives in Scotland. Rhyze Mushrooms, Edinburgh Myceliart Collective, Edinburgh The Herbalist Garden, Glasgow Young Rotters It’s August, and harvest season approaches. This year, a bumper crop of mushrooms in…
Small Town Boys Review – 5 Star Show!
“a joyful euphoric experience where I felt drunk on energy”
Proud Year Round.
I have a confession to make: I actually didn’t do much for Pride Month this year. I feel like I blinked and suddenly all my friends were posting pictures of…
Market Research: Hot Grill Summer!
There’s something empowering about standing over the grill and being the master of your own and other peoples’ delicious destiny. It is, in other words, playing boss, or as I…
Through the Looking Glass: Violence and the Female Body in Mainstream Pornography
Article by Sophie Somerville, Sex and relationships writer.
In the final throes of my Masters degree in Gender Studies, I have been watching a lot of porn. As an aspiring sex educator with a background in film studies, the research for my thesis has gradually gravitated towards a focus on porn studies. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but alas – hours upon hours of porn consumption has not been the kind of cop-out “research” that it might sound to be.
JUNE MONTHLY
Our lovely poetry editors Marnie and Clea have put together some of their favourite submissions from June. Read on for some beautiful queer love letters.
Meet the CB team: Clea Morris
Meet the CB team: Clea Morris (she/her), Poetry Editor
Meet the CB team: Irmak Genç
Meet the CB team: Irmak Genç (she/her) Politics Editor
Clitbait Quiz!
Take our intersectional feminist quiz: Which Clitbait section are you?
Forest fires, ‘natural disasters’, or environmental racism?
This month, Canada experienced over 400 wildfires. More than half of these are uncontrolled. The resulting effects of these fires have spread internationally, with three North American cities recording the…
Queer safety or queer joy?
This article is based on research conducted in the summer of 2021 as part of my undergraduate Geography dissertation. I would like to thank all those who volunteered their time…
Ready to challenge your preconceptions and want to feel a sense of community in the outdoors?
Environment editor, Ailsa, recommends these articles exploring community, belonging, guilt, and which make calls for a more inclusive space in the outside world.
Heat Rises
Looking for some poetic inspiration? Our poetry editors Clea and Marnie have picked out some of their favourites! Click through to read.
Market Research: Meet the Makers
Article by Sofi Pla, Arts and Culture Editor.
As part of her ongoing hunt for ‘arepa’ earrings, an eternal search that takes her to the Female Traders Market at Mercato Metropolitano, Sofi finds herself in the thick of arty girl boss hustle. (And she loves it)
Poetry Workshop Showcase
In March, we hosted our very first London Poetry Workshop and Open Mic! We were so inspired by your openness, engagement, and beautiful poetry – so much so that we would love to share what some of you have written here, for the rest of the community to see.
A Listicle to Soothe the Soul
Three articles that show that ‘Arts and Culture’ at Clitbait is a broader section than you might expect.
Feeling disheartened and want some encouragement to keep up with the climate chaos?
Our Environment editor, Ailsa, took the time to round up three of their favourite articles that explore the climate crisis while championing intersectional activism. Get reading!