My abuser criticized my physical appearance so often that I became obsessed with the gym. — Trigger Warning: this article discusses sexual assault and diet culture that may not be suitable for all readers. Fearless community, please read with care. My abuser was someone I once considered a friend. We started our friendship at work where he glowed as a colleague with his funny and easygoing…

I’ve always been a sexually liberated kind of gal. I enjoy sex, a lot. I’ve had threesomes with other girls, I love watching porn and visiting strip-clubs, and I’ve had my share of one-night stands meaning — I’m not shy about celebrating my naked body and expressing myself. But now…

Sam was everything I thought I wanted in a romantic partner, but the chemistry was never there. — *Sam was not the first older man I’d dated, but he was certainly one of the sweetest. Sweetness is a noble quality; we all want to end up with someone sweet. But just because someone is nice does not mean they are right for you. As the saying goes, “When…

Childfree and childless people are still capable of loving and expressing empathy for parents. — With every year that passes, I’m reminded that “my biological clock is ticking,” mostly by people who mean well. I have family members who pry into my relationship, wondering if I still have a boyfriend, and if so, when we plan on giving my parents grandchildren. …

Two people can have very different memories of the same event. — “There are three sides to every story: my side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently.” — Robert Evans Many years ago, I lost my best friend to a toxic partner. It destroyed me to lose the most important person in…

In her attempt to disparage me, I realized she was a woman who wasn’t happy to see another woman succeed. — I was unfulfilled and unhappy working as a receptionist at a doctor’s office years ago. There wasn’t much room for me to grow in my position, and when I found a great online teaching gig that gave me the freedom to work from home, I jumped at it. I turned…

This quarantine is going to be a long one. — I’m about three weeks into self-isolation, and I’m feeling really lonely. I’m lonely because I’m doing my part to stop the spread of COVID-19 — we all are. It’s our duty as citizens to follow CDC and WHO guidelines, and I’ve been ordered to stay-at-home in my state, just like…

Here’s what I learned about why some men prefer morning sex. — I’ve never been a morning sex girl. It’s unfortunate for my boyfriend because he has morning wood every single morning and the second he’s up, he’s up. He’s ready to go as soon as his alarm goes off, whereas I’m yawning and trying to fall back asleep. …

My short-lived relationship with a wonderful man who wasn’t the greatest lover, and how I wish I handled it. — Before we get into it, I cannot stress how problematic “faking it” is. Faking an orgasm doesn’t help anyone. Lying to your partner about what gets you off is encouraging them to keep doing what they’re doing, which isn’t working for you in the first place. …