Apparently, in Canada, you can call the cops, make up a story, and they’ll arrest the accused without asking any questions — It’s 4 PM on October 12th. I throw on my workout gear, crack open my sister’s antiquated Jari Love DVD, and mimic the fitness guru’s moves. *Highly Recommend* As sweat starts to pool on my forehead, I hear the downstairs neighbors hit their ceiling, which is our floor. Clearly, they…

I do social media management for a porn company (not Pornhub)— here’s what I’ve learned. “Just to let you know we are an adult entertainment company. Are you okay with that?” my recruiter asked. “Not a problem,” I responded. I had no clue what I was getting into, but I…

Kiss imposter syndrome & the fear of being seen good-bye! — When I was three years old, I pointed at the television, and told my mom that, one day, I’d be in that box. Or, so my mom tells the story. And, I did make it to the box quite a few times. I can even be found on Netflix. My…

You can do both. — You’re an artist — even if you have a career outside of the arts and you haven’t been consistent with your creative practice in a minute. It’s easy to get lost in our careers and forget about that thing that brings us fulfillment — especially when it isn’t attached to…

The job of the police isn’t to protect all. It’s to maintain the status quo. — Imagine you were just attacked, and police officers show up and arrest you — instead of the perpetrators. White privilege is being able to attack and then play the victim. …

And now I strip for fun. — He whistled at me. I ignored him, as I do when men try to get my attention from afar. I pretend I can’t hear them over my loud music. Sometimes, there isn’t even any music playing into my headset. I just bob my head to the sound of cars. That…

On group think and conspiracy theories — “The vaccinated will drop like flies. Can’t wait.” I blinked. As I continued to scroll, I saw more such comments. I was puzzled to say the least. Had I missed the memo? Was there a public service announcement I’m unaware of? Had an angelic messenger descended from the clouds, blessing…

And, is porn addiction a real thing? — We suck at romantic relationships. Beside the oft quoted 50% divorce rate statistics, we can simply look around us and see many an example of disfunction. We never really learn how to have healthy relationships. As a result, there are quite a few Youtubers who’ve positioned themselves as the answer…

Tips from my time as a showgirl to help you become more confident — without having to experience a scandal — I couldn’t stop laughing. At the sight of me, the woman had scooped up her purse and run out of our basement apartment. My husband was fuming — irritated, perhaps, that I was laughing instead of crying. He slapped me. Still, I kept laughing. A month later, I was on…