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An explicit, ambitious debut novel that delivers on sensuality but struggles to balance story, substance and seduction

Sex, politics and very little else: A look at The Sweetest Taboo

An explicit, ambitious debut novel that delivers on sensuality but struggles to balance story, substance and seduction

Karabo Mokoena’s death elicited a public outcry about violence against women in South Africa.

Letters to the Editor: February 23 to March 1

Our readers write in about Inxeba’s censorship, not all Botswanans are also Batswana and Eddie Koch

Let’s talk about it: Fifty Shades of Grey opened up the conversation on kink

Sexual obesity in the tech age

Tinder is to sex what microwaves are to food prep: quick and easy, with a touch of danger

‘Municipalities should also provide administrative and other support, including for the training of ward committee members,’ writes Paul Kariuki. (Paul Botes/M&G)

‘Fifty Shades’ and ‘Pixels’ among Razzies ‘worst film’ nominees

Adam Sandler’s video game adventure Pixels among the top nominees, while Sylvester Stallone is nominated for a redemption award.

‘Municipalities should also provide administrative and other support, including for the training of ward committee members,’ writes Paul Kariuki. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Fifty Shades of Grey sequel breaks sales records

More than 1m readers in the US alone have already bought Grey, which retells EL James’s hit story from the hero’s point of view.

Author EL James and husband Niall Leonard at the screening of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ at the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin in February.

New ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ novel shows Christian’s view

"Fifty Shades of Grey" author, EL James, has penned a new entry in the series that takes the point of view of its male character, Christian Grey.

Model Chrissy Teigen and husband singer John Legend at the Oscars. Legend and rapper Common won the award for Best Original Song for “Glory”.
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What had us talking: Oscars red carpet, Zim censors ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

From what actors like Lupita Nyong’o and Scarlett Johansson wore, to the death of legendary jazz musician Clarke Terry, here’s what had us talking.

A grey area: Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey.

Fifty shades of sexual ambiguity

Fifty Shades of Grey takes a nuanced approach to sex and power, but it is far too pedestrian to be called truly provocative feminist cinema.

‘Municipalities should also provide administrative and other support, including for the training of ward committee members,’ writes Paul Kariuki. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Fifty shades of criticism for erotic flick

Religious groups and campaigners against domestic violence have launched protests against the film adaptation of popular novel ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’.

With so much attention on the film

Hardware stores prepare for release of Fifty Shades of Grey

Millions of fans are expected to flock to the release of the erotic movie based on the popular book – despite the story being rubbished by critics.

Could Kenny Kunene be the next Christian Grey?

Five SA Christian Greys and what they would say

Charlie Hunnam has been cast to play Christian Grey in a movie adaptation of "50 Shades of Grey". But here’s our South African picks.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film could usher in a new era of movies

With Sam Taylor-Johnson signed to direct "Fifty Shades of Grey", this adaptation might aim to be more than a quick buck turned from moviegoers.

Bret Easton Ellis’s tweets provoke ‘ban’ from gay media awards

Novelist and screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis has missed the GLAAD Media Awards in the wake of a string of contentious comments on social media.

In the new Twilight film

‘Twilight’: The S&M fantasy for teens

The "Twilight" novels have sold more than 100-million copies and are considered so significant that the Vatican has attacked them.

Bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey” will hit Japanese bookshelves this week in the hope of repeating the breathless success it has enjoyed globally.

‘Fifty Shades’ aiming to seduce in Japan

Bestseller "Fifty Shades of Grey" will hit Japanese bookshelves this week in the hope of repeating the breathless success it has enjoyed globally.

With the wild popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey

Sex toy story: How soft sell works for women

With the wild popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey the local sex toy industry is experiencing a boom. And this one is for the women.

When did it become acceptable to be a sadist?

Nothing cute or kinky about sadism

The article "Bestsellers give kinky sex a bad rap" (Friday, July 13 to 19) made my blood boil, writes Michelle Nel.

Bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey” will hit Japanese bookshelves this week in the hope of repeating the breathless success it has enjoyed globally.

Bestsellers give kinky sex bad rap

Work that has been done to establish that BDSM is not a pathological symptom but a normal erotic interest is being undermined by ‘Fifty Shades’.

Bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey” will hit Japanese bookshelves this week in the hope of repeating the breathless success it has enjoyed globally.

Whipping up an S&M wet dream

Why oh why have the erotic fantasies in the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ trilogy seduced millions of women?

When did it become acceptable to be a sadist?

Going down on Fifty Shades

Four Mail & Guardian women went low-brow so you don’t have to.