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Hello, Love

I Dated a Guy Who Photographed Underwear Models

Here’s what it taught me about myself.

4 min readFeb 14, 2022

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Sexography

Are 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 readJan 15, 2023

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Are Men Afraid of a Woman Who Masturbates?

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Would 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 readDec 5, 2022

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Would You Date A Guy Shorter Than You?

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The Cycle of the Dating App Game

This seems to be a repeat cycle: download, swipe, go on a few dates, disappointment, pause, feel lonely again, start swiping.

3 min readNov 29, 2022

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Feigning Normalcy

As the weeks go by, I feel myself starting to fit into this mold slowly, but surely.

4 min readNov 15, 2022

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Feigning Normalcy

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“Heterosexuality Is a Construct”

Challenging compulsory heterosexuality asks that we deprioritize our romantic relationships with men.

4 min readOct 4, 2022

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Would You Date Someone Whose Job Was Morally Questionable?

Are we a reflection of what we choose to do for a living?

4 min readSep 15, 2022

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Would You Date Someone Whose Job Was Morally Questionable?

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Is 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 readSep 6, 2022

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Is Sex Ever Just Sex?

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The Job-Hunting Depression No One Talks About

I stopped applying to jobs. I’d lay in bed and scroll on TikTok all morning. I felt hopeless.

3 min readAug 9, 2022

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What I Learned From a Five-Month Situationship

I left, giddy, and as I looked out the window I thought to myself, shit. I’m starting to like him.

6 min readAug 4, 2022

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L.J. Rose

L.J. Rose

Romance & fantasy novelist. I write mostly about love, dating, and gender roles. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lj_rose93

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