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How I Earn Over $350 a Day with a 4yo on My Lap

How I Earn Over $350 a Day with a 4yo on My Lap

I write on Medium exclusively from my tablet and phone.

Mar 19

12 Quick Tips For Success on Medium

12 Quick Tips For Success on Medium

Do with these what you will, as your miles may vary.

Jan 7

5 Ways Men Who Manage Women Treat Us Like Crap

5 Ways Men Who Manage Women Treat Us Like Crap

They’re not pulling this shit with other men.

Nov 19, 2018

Dirty Sexy Panties

Dirty Sexy Panties

Yet another expectation... yay.

Jun 21

I Wish I’d Known My Mother Couldn’t Be Trusted When I Was Young

I Wish I’d Known My Mother Couldn’t Be Trusted When I Was Young

My mother doesn’t know that I can hear her muttering downstairs when I’m upstairs in my bedroom. Lying awake at the quietest hours of the…

Jan 13

I Had A Threesome And It Was Awkward AF

I Had A Threesome And It Was Awkward AF

But I’m so glad I went through with it anyway.

Mar 14

A Diary of Unsolicited Advice From Men

A Diary of Unsolicited Advice From Men

Things men tell women but would never say to each other.

Jan 29

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There’s Nothing Dirty About Our Nipples

There’s Nothing Dirty About Our Nipples

So let’s not sensationalize nip slips.

Jun 12

Moby and The Fragile Male Ego Strikes Back

Moby and The Fragile Male Ego Strikes Back

We need to quit demanding that women force smiles to make men happy.

Jun 7

My Mom Thinks I’m A Jerk

My Mom Thinks I’m A Jerk

But maybe that's how it should be.

May 30

I'm Drowning Beneath The Weight Of My Family's Mental Illness

I'm Drowning Beneath The Weight Of My Family's Mental Illness

Or at least, sandwiched between uncertainty.

May 11

Loneliness Can Suck The Life Out Of You

Loneliness Can Suck The Life Out Of You

But you don't need to let it win.

May 6

Consent Is Really Sexy

Consent Is Really Sexy

And we need to give men a chance to get it right.

May 3

You Can’t Make Anybody Love You

You Can’t Make Anybody Love You

But you can teach them how to treat you right.

Apr 30

Short Dudes Need Love Too

Short Dudes Need Love Too

Why should height even matter in dating?

Apr 26

Love Is Not A Feeling

Love Is Not A Feeling

Don't call it love if there's zero action.

Apr 17

I Went On Vacation And Now I Want A Different Life

I Went On Vacation And Now I Want A Different Life

How one weekend is changing me.

Apr 16

Why Is It So Hard For Me To Ask For Oral Sex?

Why Is It So Hard For Me To Ask For Oral Sex?

Honestly, this is getting ridiculous...

Apr 8

Time (Alone) Will Never Heal Your Wounds

Time (Alone) Will Never Heal Your Wounds

So quit buying into that bullshit.

Apr 3

Women Aren't Sluts If They Love Sex

Women Aren't Sluts If They Love Sex

And we shouldn’t have to be afraid to talk about it.

Mar 26

To My Friend Who Can't Seem To Get Over Her Ex

To My Friend Who Can't Seem To Get Over Her Ex

I've been where you are too.

Mar 16

My Boss of 4 Years Ghosted Me When I Told Him I Had to Quit My Job

My Boss of 4 Years Ghosted Me When I Told Him I Had to Quit My Job

Sometimes the gig economy looks a lot like online dating.

Mar 9

How To Be Good In Bed

How To Be Good In Bed

Regardless of your gender or relationship status.

Mar 8

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