Alchemy.

03/09/2026

Happy international women’s day. And by that we mean:
Reproductive rights and justice, for all.
Consent culture.
Not being reduced to one single identity.
Closing the pleasure gap.
The right to safety and autonomy.
Believing survivors.
Seggs work is work.
Addressing the gender bias in research and STEM that disproportionately affects women’s health.
Micro acts of feminism: giving women credit for the work/idea/labour/logistics and telling men smile more.
Gender equality and equal rights, for all.

-> Facts
(TW: mention of IPV / GBV / SA / Violence)

• Women represent only 28.8% of top leadership positions, despite comprising 41.2% of the global workforce (WEF, Global Gender Gap Report 2025)

• Nearly 1 in 3 women – estimated 840 million globally – have experienced partner or s*xual violence during their lifetime (Violence against Women Prevalence Estimates, WHO, 2023)

• No country in the world has reached full legal equality for women and girls. From protection against gender-based violence to equal pay, women and girls remain unequal under the law. (United Nations Secretary-General’s report, “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls).

In Canada
• The ongoing genocide against Indigenous peoples— MMIWG: The grassroots movement raising awareness of the disproportionate violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ individuals represents a national crisis rooted in colonial systems and ongoing inequities (nwac.ca).

• 6 in 10 Indigenous women have experienced some form of IPV in their lifetimes (Loanna Heidinger, Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics, 2021).

• Indigenous women are 16x more likely to experience violence (National Inquiry’s Final Report, 2019).

• Women with a disability are 3x more likely to experience violent victimization than women without (Adam Cotter, Statistics Canada, 2021).

• Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people are at highest risk of gender based violence (Adam Cotter, Statistics Canada, 2021).

• 1 in 3 women globally will expierence physical or SV in their lifetime (WHO, 2021).

03/06/2026

From groceries, to hands, babies, and relationships, to dreams, aspirations, failures, and heartbreaks. To the women holding it down, holding others up, holding it together, holding on to hope. You are the glue sending ripples of strength to the rest of this world.

Reel by:
Writing and words by: Maira Kalman

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03/04/2026

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Quite possibly the best email this week. Y’all have no idea how much these reviews mean.
THANK yooooooou so so so so much. 💗

02/11/2026

Foundry Terrace is hosting a S*xual Health Clinic with a nurse available to support you in a safe, confidential space.

February 11 & 25
March 11 & 25
1:00–4:00 PM

Call 250-635-5596 to book an appointment!

10/21/2025

💛 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Virtual Workshop through Zoom | 10:30am - 12:00pm PST 💛

🖼️ Learn how expressive arts can support those living with endometriosis. In this interactive creative workshop explores approaches to self-expression, reflection, and healing through art.

To learn more or register, visit endometriosisnetwork.com and click here to https://endometriosisnetwork.com/virtual-support-groups-registration/

If you have any questions or need help with registration, contact info@endometriosisnetwork.ca.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET | Zoom

Join us for an opportunity to explore how expressive arts can support those living with endometriosis. This interactive workshop will be guided by Savannah D., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), who will introduce creative approaches to self-expression, reflection, and healing through art.

Please have paper, tape, and drawing materials ready to use during the session.

The event is free with an optional donation to support The Endometriosis Network Canada’s programs and resources.

To learn more or register, visit endometriosisnetwork.com and click here to https://endometriosisnetwork.com/virtual-support-groups-registration/

If you have any questions or need help with registration, please contact info@endometriosisnetwork.ca.

10/06/2025

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Why do humans have s*x? To many, the answer to this question might seem obvious—but the truth is that our reasons for s*x are many and varied.

In fact, research has uncovered at least 237 reasons—and while pleasure is pretty high up on the list, reproduction isn’t.

What’s your most common reason/motivation for s*x?

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Reference: Meston, C. M., & Buss, D. M. (2007). Why humans have s*x. Archives of s*xual behavior, 36(4), 477-507.

09/30/2025

Remember. Reflect. Take action. Today we are acknowledging that truth is essential for healing, that education opens the door to understanding, and together we can create a more informed and compassionate society.

We stand in solidarity, recognizing the truths that pave the way for reconciliation. We honour the strength, dignity, and advocacy of survivors and intergenerational survivors, by learning, talking, and remembering the children who never came home.

On this day it is important for us to reflect upon our country’s colonial past and colonial trauma that continues today. September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day that honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

The Calls to Action are an appeal to mobilize all levels of government, organizations, and individuals to make concrete changes in society. 94 calls to action and sadly only 14 of them have been realized.

Learn more:
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation- https://nctr.ca/

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)- https://www.irsss.ca/

Research and info-
https://yellowheadinstitute.org/resources/

Booklist- https://library.ok.ubc.ca/2025/09/22/truth-and-reconciliation-book-list/

12 BC book by Indigenous Authors- https://www.readlocalbc.ca/2024/09/30/indigenous-authors-to-read-for-national-day-of-truth-and-reconciliation/

Children’s books on Truth & Reconciliation-
https://www.ecebc.ca/application/files/9117/2443/6739/Childrens-books-on-Truth-and-Reconciliation.pdf

09/28/2025

A little Sunday sweetness. The kindest email EVER. The gentleman who screen printed a batch of Lichen shirts for an order for me was amazing and so helpful! But I realized I missed a typo and had the entire batch returned LOL 😡 in the midst of a postal strike!?! How fuuuun.

He fixed them up, reprinted them, and followed up that it was ‘on the house.’ 😭 It just astounds me when this kind of authentic kindness and such a beautifully random and serendipitous interaction comes my way. As little mistakes can end up being a pretty big out pocket expense you can’t imagine how grateful I am at not by his actions but the thoughtful words that accompanied it.

Literally made my month and I will make sure to pay it forward. 🫶🏼🥹🤌🏼

09/10/2025

Keeping parks s*xy one tee at a time. Made for the park lover with a sense of humour and a serious lust for nature. 🏔️🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏼

Why do we love them? A portion of sales from each tee goes directly to the BC Parks Foundation. Supporting projects that protect BC’s wild places, expand access to nature, and deepen our connection to the land.

B.C. alone has over 1,000 provincial parks and protected areas that make up 14 percent (or over 14 million hectares) of the province! Every order helps conserve, sustain, and ensure we can pass on the legacy of B.C.’s epic provincial parks and protected areas, for generations to come.

Grab yours at our website (link in bio) and help us keep BC’s beautiful parks accessible and protected. 🥾

-> www.alchemyforall.ca

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09/02/2025

Some conversations are difficult. It's also difficult to find people who can relate to your experiences. We are here to help you beige the gap and find your community.

Presenting, "The Healing Circle", an initiative focused on centering youth experiences and voices. Join us for the first of many sessions, on September 10, 2025.

Register to confirm your seat. See the poster for more details.

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09/02/2025

Out of office! I’ve been a bit MIA and for a good reason— after over 2 years of running Alchemy and working on my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Polisci among other things, I desperately needed to recover from some intense burn out.

I’m still fulfilling orders through the online shop and working on some projects! Just at a much slooooower pace and reduced capacity, so my responses to most things business have been put on pause for a bit. Ironically even as an advocate for pleasure I had been denying myself the opportunity to expierence and fully embody it. These past few weeks have meant prioritizing pleasure, joy, and presence over anything else and holy moly did I need that. ☺️

I’ll be back on Canadian soil soon enough, back to the emails, orders, and inventory, but for now I’m still relishing in my time here in Colombia and reflecting on this incredible adventure.

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08/23/2025

Sharing and sending intimate pic’s for many is part of dating and relationships in our social, connected world. Let’s put the emphasis on consensual, appropriate, and warranted for both parties involved. ✨🍆🍑

1. Ask first- Consent is key. Set boundaries up front (e.g., “Please don’t share or screenshot without my consent”). Ask for consent before receiving its just as important as before sending.

2. Send them to people/partners you trust. Intimate images and the web can be tricky and difficult to navigate. Establish a plan, will they consent to removing them if no longer dating?

3. Only send if you want to never because of pressure. Protect your identity by skipping your face, cropping, or blurring pics as desired to maintain some privacy.

In Canada, the Private Images Protection Act provides ways to stop the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, including easy-to-use online processes to get your images removed quickly and ways to seek compensation or support. It’s important to remember you have rights when it comes to the images you share and how they are handled.

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a dick pic, there’s a high likelihood that it was unsolicited. For this reason, a majority of public discourse surrounding dick pics has focused on their potential to cause harm. Dick pics are often generally categorized as dangerous expressions of mas...