Over the past 10 years there has been a rise in the number of reports of drugs and alcohol being used to immobilise victims for the purpose of sexual assault, according to a technical paper released by the EU drugs agency EMCDDA.

Recent population surveys carried out in six EU countries suggest that up to 20 per cent of women experience some form of sexual assault in their adult lifetime.

This month's issue of Pink, distributed with The Times on Saturday, explores this phenomenon amid public health concerns about the burgeoning binge-drinking culture in Malta and Europe.

The post-election issue celebrates women in every sphere of life, especially since this month International Women's Day coincided with the March 8 general election and it was the last thing on anyone's mind.

In MemoryLane, Pink catches up with the three women - Simone Mizzi, Gloria Mizzi and Terry L. Bencini - who were recently awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika.

Another feature in LifeStyle highlights the choices of how three mothers found three different solutions that worked for them and their families but above all gave them fulfilment.

With spring in the air, fashion takes centre stage and this issue includes an exclusive interview with Jay Manuel, the creative director behind the popular reality television show America's Next Top Model and now the host of the new series Style Her Famous on E! Entertainment Channel.

This month's fashion shoot also ushers in an air of spring, which wafts on the notes of up-and-coming rock bands portrayed in the background.

There's plenty to read from a piece on everlasting love, to book reviews, a succulent Easter recipe, tips on flirting, health, beauty and much more.

Pink is a monthly magazine, whose executive editors are The Times journalists Fiona Galea Debono and Ariadne Massa. It is published by Allied Newspapers Ltd, printed by Progress Press Ltd, produced by MediaMaker and designed by Helen Cassar Torreggiani and Joseph Schembri.