Commitment Issues
The majority of the romantic relationships that I have known either personally or through friends of mine have been monogamous. These relationships seem to mirror mini-marriages in and of themselves … Continue reading
Having Kids
I love kids. Like, I have a long list of potential baby names ranging from Frida to Wolfgang. My boss at the nursery called me the “baby-whisperer.” My Mom asks … Continue reading
“You’ll Just Know”: On Not Having Orgasms
Not having orgasms always seemed like the realm of the fifties housewife. I would never be like those women, I told myself. I wouldn’t let myself be manhandled by someone: … Continue reading
Out of My Mind
I knew that, when I made the decision to stop taking hormonal birth control after being on it for about two years, my hormones would be thrown out of whack. … Continue reading
Culture of Silence
A few months before my 21st birthday, my Grandma messaged me: “Do you know you have broken the cycle of maternal women having their first child at a very young … Continue reading
Fantasies in Leather
Every now and again, I start to question why I desire the things that I desire. I’ve wondered for years why I’m enamored with things like red lipstick, or why … Continue reading
An Alternate Method
About two years ago, I decided to go on birth control pills in order to regulate my periods. This also had the added perk that I could have unprotected sex … Continue reading
