Tag Archives: communication
Against Boyfriends
I don’t have a boyfriend. Sure, we kiss. We often sleep in the same bed. We fuck. We have cute little names for each other. We talk every day, even … 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
Asking For It
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my sexual escapades, it’s this—no matter how comfortable you are with someone, and no matter how strong your relationship (sexual and/or otherwise) is, … Continue reading
How to Fight at a Distance
I don’t claim to be any kind of expert at distance relationships – but if I have learned anything in the two distance relationships I’ve been involved in so far, … Continue reading
At First, I Was Afraid
I was petrified. The only images I had of it in my head were from the near-gonzo porn I accidently happened upon the last time my computer had a virus. … Continue reading
