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Sex is war!

In her inaugural column, The Economist’s sex adviser explains to puzzled lovers why the battle of the sexes is much more than a metaphor

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Dear Dr Tatiana,

This article appeared in the Christmas Specials section of the print edition under the headline “Sex is war!”

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From the December 20th 1997 edition

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The best sailors in the world

Why the vaka, vehicle for the extraordinary story of the peopling of Oceania, is enjoying a revival

Oceania’s wayfinding skills

The art of getting a vessel and its occupants from one place on a vast ocean to another