PinnedL.J. RoseinHello, LoveI Dated a Guy Who Photographed Underwear ModelsHere’s what it taught me about myself.Feb 14, 202217Feb 14, 202217
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.Jan 15, 20238Jan 15, 20238
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.Dec 5, 20227Dec 5, 20227
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.Nov 29, 202210Nov 29, 202210
L.J. RoseinILLUMINATIONFeigning NormalcyAs the weeks go by, I feel myself starting to fit into this mold slowly, but surely.Nov 15, 20227Nov 15, 20227
L.J. RoseinHello, Love“Heterosexuality Is a Construct”Challenging compulsory heterosexuality asks that we deprioritize our romantic relationships with men.Oct 4, 20223Oct 4, 20223
L.J. RoseinILLUMINATIONWould You Date Someone Whose Job Was Morally Questionable?Are we a reflection of what we choose to do for a living?Sep 15, 20222Sep 15, 20222
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.Sep 6, 20227Sep 6, 20227
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.Aug 9, 20229Aug 9, 20229
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.Aug 4, 202210Aug 4, 202210