Sydney, The 34-year-old took out the $100,000 prize for her self-portrait What I Assume You Shall Assume.

The work depicts the artist standing naked in the Belanglo State Forest, where the infamous backpacker murders took place, and is a part of a series.

Lowry says this is the first major art competition she has entered.

“I’m more interested in just exploring that kind of paranoia that sits within the landscape, specifically the Belanglo State Forest,” she said after accepting the prize.

The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize is Australia’s richest. It is in its 20th year.

Meanwhile, Adelaide photographer Belinda Mason has won the $50,000 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.

Her work, titled Four Generations, was chosen from more than 3,000 entries.

This year’s finalists will be on display at the New South Wales State Library until May 4.

In mid-1997 hundreds of Indonesian women, most under 20 years of age, were in prostitution in Saudi Arabia. (Mien Sugandhi, Minister for Women¹s Affairs in Indonesia reports, “Hundreds of RI¹s Women Believed To Work As Prostitutes in Saudi Arabia,” Kompas, 7 February 1997)
In 1996, 17 Indonesian women working as housemaids abroad were killed or died under mysterious circumstances and 46 others were tortured or sexually abused. (Women¹s Solidarity report, “Seventeen maids have died abroad,” Jakarta Post, 25 November 1997).
Mail Order Brides

Ethnic-Chinese women living in Indonesia are joining mail-order-bride services as a means to leave the country. The ethnic-Chinese minority has been living in fear since the riots following President Suharto¹s resignation. Bobby Halim & Associates, consultants for immigration to Australia, has had its client load has jumped fivefold over the past couple of months. Other women are leaving on short-tern college course exchange programs or finding sweatshop jobs abroad. (Jesse Wong, “Ethnic-Chinese women seek to wed to flee fear, violence in Indonesia,” Edited/Distributed by HURINet – The Human Rights Information Network, 21 July 1998)

PROSTITUTION
A 1992 survey showed that one out of 10 prostituted persons was under age 17, and that one out of five of those older than that age said they took up prostitution before they reached 17. (Dario Agnote, “Sex trade key part of S.E. Asian economies, study says,” Kyodo News, 18 August 1998)

The sex industry accounts for an estimated 1.2 billion dollars to 3.3 billion dollars in annual earnings, or between 0.8 and 2.4% of the country’s GDP, the study said. In Jakarta alone, prostitution-related activities are estimated to be worth 91 million dollars annually. (Dario Agnote, “Sex trade key part of S.E. Asian economies, study says,” Kyodo News, 18 August 1998)

There are between 140,000 and 230,000 prostituted persons in Indonesia (1993-1994 estimates). Prostituted persons are mainly adult women, but there are also male, transvestite and child prostitutes, both girls and boys. (International Labor Organization. Dario Agnote, “Sex trade key part of S.E. Asian economies, study says,” Kyodo News, 18 August 1998)

There are at least 650,000 prostitutes in Indonesia. In 1998 there were 150,000 registered prostitutes compared to 72,000 in 1995. 30 percent are children. (Yogyakarta Free Children Society, Mohammad Farid, “Indonesian economic crisis boosts prostitution,” Reuters, 26 July 1998)

There were 65,582 registered prostitutes in 1994. The highest estimate is 500,000 women in prostitution. (CATW – Asia Pacific, Trafficking in Women and Prostitution in the Asia Pacific)

About 200 prostituted women in Jakarta, Indonesia, protesting plans by the mayor to close down their complex carried signs stating “I did not want to become a prostitute. The economic difficulties have made me a prostitute.” (“Indonesian prostitutes join wave of protests,” Reuters, 2 July 1998)

Earnings from prostitution average $600 a month in Indonesia and are higher than in other unskilled jobs. (International Labor Organization, Elif Kaban, “UN labour body urges recognition of sex industry,” Reuters, 18 August 1998)

Particularly because of the economic crises in Asia, women in Thailand and Indonesia are increasingly forced into prostitution as the only means of survival. (“Women Workers Are Last in, First Out,” Associated Press, 30 April 1998)

In Indonesia the economic crisis has driven thousands of women into prostitution for economic survival. Although “streetwalkers” are prohibited in Jakarta, there is no law prohibiting the sale of sexual services. (Yogyakarta Free Children Society, Mohammad Farid, “Indonesian economic crisis boosts prostitution,” Reuters, 26 July 1998)

The sex industry takes in US$ 1.2 – US$ 3.6 billion. (CATW – Asia Pacific, Trafficking in Women and Prostitution in the Asia Pacific)

The city of Surbaya, with tens of thousands of prostitutes, is the largest sex industry center in South East Asia, which consists of hectares and hectares of modest houses with large, plate-glass windows where bored girls sit waiting: “streets full of human aquariums”. It is also a magnet for the divorced and dispossessed women of the strict Islamic villages. The sex industry serves as a source of women for prostitution in provincial towns, through a black market network of pimps. (Louise Williams, “Sex in the Cemetary,” Sydney Morning Herald, 25 January 1997)

30% of the girls in Semarang, Indonesia who are homeless are forced into prostitution for survival. (University Diponegoro study, Nicholas D. Kristof “Asian Crisis Deals Setbacks to Women”)

Indonesian women are being forced into prostitution as the economic crisis worsens say human rights groups. (“Indonesian mob torches prostitution complex,” Reuters, 28 September 1998)

A red-light district in Jakarta was burned by a group of 100 citizens who would not tolerate its existence any longer. The area had been raided numerous times over the course of 15 years, but never closed down. No casualties occurred. (“Indonesian mob torches prostitution complex,” Reuters, 28 September 1998)
Health and Well-Being

There are 12,000 to 31,000 people currently dying from AIDS every year in Indonesia, and half a million will be infected by 2000. Most women say they are in prostitution because they have been divorced and abandoned by men. Many divorcees are still young, having married in their teens and separated in their early 20s. Having lost their virginity they are of less value as second wives Most men refuse to wear condoms and if women insist, they accuse them of having a disease. (Louise Williams, “Sex in the Cemetery,” Sydney Morning Herald, 25 January 1997)

Most men refuse to wear condoms and if women insist, the me accuse them of having a disease (Louise Williams, “Sex in the Cemetary,” Sydney Morning Herald, 25 January 1997)
Case

One girl who was sold into prostitution by her family was locked up, starved and threatened by her captors. She tried to commit suicide, but the wounds were bandaged by her captors. (University Diponegoro study, Nicholas D. Kristof “Asian Crisis Deals Setbacks to Women”)
Policy and Law

Localized bordello complexes, “localisasi,” are managed under local government regulations. (CATW – Asia Pacific, Trafficking in Women and Prostitution in the Asia Pacific)
Official Response and Action

Indonesia will not recognize the sex industry as called for but the International Labor Organization, said Social Affairs Minister Justika Baharsyah in August 1998. “From a religious side, it can’t be accepted…I personally disagree on the sex worker issue,” said the Minister. “There is the question of morality. The government is finding ways to handle prostitution. In the social affairs ministry, we are handling rehabilitation (of prostitutes) with other ministries like manpower, religious affairs and education.” (“Indonesia social minister disagrees on sex workers,” Reuters, 20 August 1998)

Women were advised by Dr H. Soejoga, Health Ministry Director General for Medical Services, not to resort to prostitution after loosing their jobs due to the Asian economic crisis. (“Laid Off Workers Persuaded Not to Enter Prostitution,” Antara News, 5 March 1998)

Indonesia has set up a telephone hotline for victims of rape from the rioting in Jakarta. Human Rights Groups have documented more than 100 cases of rape and sexual assault. (Associated Press, 28 June 1998)

The Australian government has funded a project in Surabaya, which aims to raise the self-esteem of women and girls in prostitution and arm them with information and confidence to protect themselves from AIDS and other STDs. (Louise Williams, “Sex in the Cemetary,” Sydney Morning Herald, 25 January 1997)

Britney fans Geri, Rob and Frankee sent me this 8-minute Circus mash-up video, and I just had to share. We all know that I rarely post fan vids, so the fact that I’m doing this means that y’all had better watch it… ’cause it’s HOT. The costumes and effects are killer — and Frankee’s moves are spot-on. Not to mention that the girl is gorgeous (in a completely straight, platonic kinda way… we all know that my heart belongs to Brandon Stoughton.) The vid includes my favorite Circus tracks: “Womanizer,” “Circus,” “Out From Under,” “Kill The Lights,” “If U Seek Amy” and “Unusual You.” If they’d included in “Blur” and “Shattered Glass” then it would have been perfect, IMO. Those eight tracks are my absolute faaaavorite. Enjoy!

Rumors about Lindsay Lohan nude photos are floating around the Internet.

Until they surface, however, we may need to settle for the following: The adult film geniuses that brought fans Britney Rears and J-Ho are coming out with a new movie in October. Its title? Lindsay HoHand.

Officially called Lindsay HoHand: Get Out of My F**king Way, TMZ reports that this flick features a “pop princess” who “can’t seem to stop getting in trouble” and who all of Hollywood regards as “a fun date.”

The fictional Lohan will be played by porn star Paulina James, pictured below. Supposedly, she’ll also enjoy a certain penchant for delivering hands-on assistance to the numerous cops that detain her. Calum Best and Harry Morton know what we’re talking about!

A source at SexZ Pictures admits that “a lot could happen” between now and the time Lohan faces her legal music; and that if she does indeed end up in the slammer, a long and lucrative series of HoHand films could be born.

They may earn more money than any movie not starring Jennifer Toof.

And to think, Paulina James thought she had the celebrity porn movie world all to herself.

The adult film star, who will be portraying Lindsay Lohan nude in an upcoming flick, now must deal with the fact this sex-filled spoof won’t be the only title of its kind coming out in the near future.

Venom Digital Media is releasing Paris and Nicole Go to Jail in September, a very x-rated version of the thin stars’ jail hijinks.

Sindee Jennings and Aubrey Addams (what, was Kendra Jade unavailable?) will be filling the talentless, law-breaking shoes of these socialites, as they find “that life is different on the inside, and at first have trouble adapting, but soon learn how to get things in prison by becoming friendly with the warden, the guards, the inmates.”

We think Stavros Niarchos is familiar with how Hilton goes about doing that!

Nicole Richie is pregnant now, of course, so she may wish to keep her future child away from the porn aisles when he or she gets older.

As for her skanky friend, well, a Paris Hilton sex tape is nothing new. This one just won’t be starring the spoiled heiress herself is all.

Dear Annie: I am 16 years old, and my friend “Kelly” is 17. Last week, Kelly went to a party where there was alcohol. She got a little drunk and then drove her brother home, along with one of his friends who stayed over. She was asleep when her brother’s friend came into her bedroom and forced himself on her. She couldn’t fight him off because the alcohol made her feel disoriented. Afterward she realized she was raped.

Kelly doesn’t want to report it because there was underage drinking involved and this boy is her brother’s best friend. She isn’t pregnant, so I doubt she’ll seek medical help. She insists she wants to put it behind her. She feels too ashamed to tell her parents and her brother, and I’m livid that this boy is going to get away with it. How can I convince her to talk to someone? — Nightmare in Maine

Dear Maine: Kelly should report this, but please don’t push her too hard. It will only add stress to what is obviously a difficult situation. Instead, urge her to contact the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network hotline (rainn.org) at 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673). The call is anonymous and confidential, and someone there will help her sort through her options, including counseling.

Dear Annie: My wonderful mother recently died. Dad is not the type who can manage on his own. We never had a close relationship, and now he wants to be my best friend. I just can’t do it. There are too many hard feelings. He never interacted with us. When my husband and kids came to see him, he would watch TV the entire time. Now he wants to give me a kiss hello and goodbye, and it feels awkward.

He also comes over all the time unannounced. I’ve gotten up in the morning and been startled to see Dad sitting at the kitchen table. He drops by when I’m not home and looks through our mail. The last straw was when he walked into our bedroom, bent over my bed and said, “Are you sleeping?” He scared me to death. I finally told Dad he has to knock on the door and announce himself, and if we are not home, he has to leave. But he still keeps trying to hang around.

I am in counseling, but I don’t feel like I am handling this well. I suggested counseling for Dad and even found a senior center where he could meet others, play a little cards, etc., but he won’t go. I can’t give him the relationship he wants. Please help. — Lost Without Mom

Dear Lost: First, put new locks on your doors and use them. Then try to cut Dad some slack. He’s lonely. With the loss of his wife, he is now valuing the relationships he has left. He is trying to form a closer bond, and we hope you will allow it to happen. Yes, it is awkward now, but hopefully you can adjust if you give it time, and we urge you to try a bit more. It could turn out to be very rewarding.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Hopeless in Parenting,” whose daughter wants to attend an unsupervised overnight prom party. Many parents think that with eight couples present, the kids will be too modest for sex and will watch out for each other.

After 35 years of teaching high school, I can tell you, the more kids, the more prone they are to have sex. This includes the honors and AP kids, the band kids, even the kids who seem to be in committed relationships. They model what they see on TV. This mother is right to worry. I cannot tell you the number of students whose college plans have been changed or destroyed because of an unplanned pregnancy or health issues involving STDs. Please do not use my name. I am — Still Teaching

Dear Still: Thanks for one more warning to add to the list.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

1. During sex some women doesn‘t do anything – just lie down and expect to have some pleasure now. That is the worst thing you can do, men hate that. Women should move, despite man is on the top. Women, show your partners that you want to have sex with them as well as he does. If women look like “lying dead” – partner can even get sexual problems, if he cares how to give you pleasure.

2. Almost every woman would agree that she likes to be kissed. Well the same is with men. They also love when women are kissing them, all his body. That drives them crazy. If you want to satisfy your men in bed, kiss him, tease and play with him.

3. Some old fashioned women still think that man has to take all the control in bed while having sex. But that is absolutely wrong. Women also have to take control in bed. Show that you want to have sex now, tell him what he has to do, because now you are the one who is dictating the rules. I can assure your man will be very excited and pleased about such an action. Sometimes they like to be controlled.

4. Be very sensitive to your partner. Women like to have sensitive man next to her, try doing the same to your man. Men’s bodies are really sensitive and women should do their best to make him feel as good as he makes her feel. Ladies, don’t be egoistic.

5. If you want to get pleasure, don’t forget to give it to your partner too. Men sometimes thing that their lady in bed doesn’t care at all what is he feeling, does he like her actions. Women should always remember to ask questions such as “how do you like that?”, “how does that feel?” Let him know that you care what he feels and if he likes that or not. They love to have your attention.

6. Don’t confuse your partner. Some women don’t show their emotions – that means men do not understand weather you like it or not. Don’t feel shy to scream when you feel like screaming from pleasure, breathe a bit harder. Do some noise, because it’s the best way to inform your partner about your feelings at that moment. That would help you too. Your man will know what you like best and you will be rewarded.

7. Do you feel your sexual life is getting a bit boring? Take some action – keep it new. Don’t be shy to surprise your partner with some new sexy outfit. Wear it, dance to him and you will drive him crazy. They love little teasing with sexy clothes and get excited about upcoming sex.

8. Men don’t like when women never show initiative to have sex. Usually old fashioned or very shy women do …

The most common are two reasons: they don’t want to make their partners feel bad or they are tired and just want to end sex. Most females say that their partners are not satisfied until the girls feels orgasm, there’s only one way to make them feel happy and stop the exhausting procedure – fake.

Another reason is that a typical female doesn’t seek for orgasm; she desires a sexual relationship only because she wants intimacy. Still, such an attitude may make her partner feel bad. The only way out is to fake it out.

Some women never really experience orgasm while making sex, but they want their partner to feel good about himself and her. Men usually expect women to have pleasure, that’s why females have no other choice. They have to fake to have a good relationship.

Loss of interest, having sex only because the partner wants to, also makes women to fake. Most females talk to their friends about such things and while they know other women act it, they do so too, because it’s an easier way to have a good relationship.

When a man tries very hard, sometimes even too hard to make his woman have an orgasm, the woman usually finds it better to fake it than to disappoint her partner once again. They fear rejection if a man wouldn’t understand her, they don’t want to offend men because the absence of an orgasm is actually not their fault.

Some women may have health problems. If, while experiencing she becomes too sensitive and wants to stop, she fakes an orgasm in order to stop and relax. Orgasm may also cause discomfort and pain; that’s a serious problem and she can’t be blamed for faking. In such cases, most women prefer and enjoy orgasm more during solitary masturbation. Although they feel better while having orgasm themselves, they want to make their partner feel good too, so they act an orgasm out.

A female orgasm can be most easily faked by a good actress. There are few options: gripping something tightly; moaning loudly; breathing deeply; burying face into something (pillow); doing kegels or anything else at least remotely dramatic or climatic.

What to do if you think your partner is faking? Talk about it. Maybe she knows some special position or action that would make her happy. Don’t get angry if she admits faking. Try to solve the problem, but don’t get too far, don’t try too hard because it may become an exhausting activity rather than an act of love.

Women act and men can do nothing about it; and maybe they shouldn’t? Try to find out the real reasons of faking and discus possible ways out. Don’t blame your partner for it; it’s natural for women to do so from time to time. Show her your passion, love and try to understand her. …

Penis, dari dahulu sudah menjadi problema utama kaum pria. Penis kadang menjadi lambang keperkasaan, tetapi kadang juga menjadi sumber kurang percaya diri.

Hilang percaya diri karena penis? Tanya kenapa ?

Yah .. karena berbagai mitos yang berbedar di masyarakat. Nah, biar infonya nggak salah dan supaya anda lebih banyak tahu berbagai info seputar alat kelamin pria. Silahkan lanjut baca artikel ini.

Sebagian besar pria tidak hanya ingin penisnya berfungsi dengan baik, tetapi juga berharap ukuran penisnya cukup besar dibanding teman-temannya. Penis yang lebih besar membuat pria lebih percaya diri, terutama ketika harus menjalankan salah satu fungsinya, berhubungan seksual.

yang disayangkan adalah, seringkali para pria tersebut membandingkan ukuran penisnya ketika berganti baju bersama teman-teman di gym atau membandingkannya dengan aktor film porno.

Tentu saja, cara melihat seperti itu membuat penis terlihat lebih kecil. Jika anda ingin melihat ukuran penis yang sesungguhnya, berdirilah di depan cermin dan kemungkinan penis akan terlihat lebih besar ketimbang pada saat melihat penis teman di ruang ganti.

Mengenai aktor-aktor film porno, jangan jadikan mereka sebagai acuan. Aktor film porno bisa dikatakan memiliki ukuran penis di luar rata-rata. Ukuran semacam itu hanya dimiliki oleh sedikit sekali pria.

Beberapa wanita memang menyukai ukuran penis yang lebih panjang dan lebih besar tetapi tidak semuanya seperti itu, hanya sebagian saja. Sebagian wanita yang lain tidak ambil pusing tentang ukuran penis.

Para pria selama ini berpikir bahwa penis yang lebih panjang adalah penis yang lebih baik. Menurut Peniswebsite, logika di atas mungkin muncul karena pria menganggap penis yang panjang dan besar akan memberikan kepuasan lebih terhadap wanita.

Logikanya memang tidak salah. Tetapi ketika berhubungan seks, sesungguhnya wanita tidak hanya mencari kepuasan fisik semata. Para wanita juga mencari getaran emosional, perasaan dicintai, merasa diperlakukan spesial, dihargai, dan keintiman dengan partnernya.

Pernyataan ini bukanlah kecapan kata semata. Kesimpulan ini diambil dari diskusi komunitas wanita yang berlangsung di internet.

Sebuah survey dilakukan terhadap komunitas wanita, Peniswebsite mengatakan wanita lebih menyukai penis yang tebal ketimbang penis yang panjang.

Menurut beberapa wanita dalam survey ini, penis yang panjang cenderung mengakibatkan rasa sakit ketika sedang berhubungan seksual.

Masih dari survey yang sama, penis yang tidak terlampau panjang namun tebal, lebih digemari karena mampu menyentuh g-spot wanita yang berada sekitar 1 inci dari mulut vagina.

Sesungguhnya yang membangun anggapan itu adalah para pria itu sendiri.

Sama sekali tidak ada fakta yang dapat membuktikan bahwa sifat jantan dan kelaki-lakian seorang pria berhubungan dengan ukuran penisnya.

Sifat-sifat yang membuat pria lebih jantan dan dihargai wanita antara lain, kemampuan untuk menjadi ayah bagi seorang anak, kekuatan karakter untuk menjadi contoh yang baik bagi keluarga dan masyarakat, kepedulian terhadap sekitar, bisa membuat rencana hidup yang bermakna, dan kemampuan untuk menetapkan pendirian dan idealisme hidup.

Hal-hal, seperti itulah yang akan membuat pria lebih dihargai masyarakat dan disukai wanita ketimbang hanya memiliki penis besar dan tidak memiliki nilai-nilai tadi.

Sepertinya itu salah besar. Lama atau tidaknya hubungan seksual tergantung oleh banyak hal dan ukuran penis tidak termasuk salah satunya.

Obat paling utama dari ejakulasi dini adalah kepercayaan diri, hubungan yang harmonis dengan pasangan, menghilangkan rasa takut dan bersalah ketika berhubungan seksual, dan komunikasi yang terbuka dengan pasangan.

Mitos yang terakhir ini tidak sepenuhnya salah karena pertumbuhan badan seseorang memang dipengaruhi oleh faktor genetik.

Rata-rata ukuran penis orang berkulit hitam, lebih besar sekitar 1,5 sampai 3 cm dibanding ras kulit putih (kaukasia). Sedangkan penis laki-laki Asia, lebih kecil sekitar 1,5 sampai 3 cm dari ras kulit putih.

Ukuran testis masing-masing ras ini tentu saja berbeda sebanding dengan ukuran penisnya. Tapi perbedaan ini bukanlah tanpa sebab. Karena ternyata perbandingan ukuran vagina wanita Asia juga lebih kecil ketimbang ras lainnya.

Berikut ukuran rata-rata penis pria ketika ereksi berdasarkan ras menurut peniswebsite:

1. Oriental : Panjang 10,5-14 cm

Diameter 3,2 cm

2. Kaukasia : Panjang 14-15,5 cm

Diameter 4.8 cm

3. Kulit Hitam: Panjang 15,9-20,3 cm

Diameter 5 cm

Nah, kesimpulannya ukuran penis pria lebih banyak dipusingkan oleh pria sendiri ketimbang wanita.

Hubungan suami-istri yang harmonis bukanlah ditentukan oleh ukuran penis. Indahnya hubungan seks ditentukan langsung oleh kreativitas dan komunikasi masing-masing pasangan.