PinnedL.J. RoseinHello, LoveI Dated a Guy Who Photographed Underwear ModelsHere’s what it taught me about myself.·4 min read·Feb 14, 2022--17--17
L.J. RoseinSexographyAre Men Afraid of a Woman Who Masturbates?It felt like I was “too much” in that moment. It felt like Johnny was afraid of me owning my sexual power.·4 min read·Jan 15, 2023--8--8
L.J. RoseinHello, LoveWould You Date A Guy Shorter Than You?My friend warned me beforehand: he’s short. As if now was my opportunity to get out of it if I wanted.·5 min read·Dec 5, 2022--7--7
L.J. RoseinILLUMINATIONThe Cycle of the Dating App GameThis seems to be a repeat cycle: download, swipe, go on a few dates, disappointment, pause, feel lonely again, start swiping.·3 min read·Nov 29, 2022--11--11
L.J. RoseinILLUMINATIONFeigning NormalcyAs the weeks go by, I feel myself starting to fit into this mold slowly, but surely.·4 min read·Nov 15, 2022--9--9
L.J. RoseinHello, Love“Heterosexuality Is a Construct”Challenging compulsory heterosexuality asks that we deprioritize our romantic relationships with men.·4 min read·Oct 4, 2022--3--3
L.J. RoseinILLUMINATIONWould You Date Someone Whose Job Was Morally Questionable?Are we a reflection of what we choose to do for a living?·4 min read·Sep 15, 2022--2--2
L.J. RoseinHello, LoveIs Sex Ever Just Sex?As I sat there and tried to convince my friend — or rather, myself — that it was “just sex,” I knew I was lying.·4 min read·Sep 6, 2022--8--8
L.J. RoseinILLUMINATIONThe Job-Hunting Depression No One Talks AboutI stopped applying to jobs. I’d lay in bed and scroll on TikTok all morning. I felt hopeless.·3 min read·Aug 9, 2022--11--11
L.J. RoseinHello, LoveWhat I Learned From a Five-Month SituationshipI left, giddy, and as I looked out the window I thought to myself, shit. I’m starting to like him.·6 min read·Aug 4, 2022--11--11