Category Archives: sexuality
Eros the Bittersweet
I asked my gf to talk to me about the erotic and she handed me Anne Carson’s Eros the Bittersweet. It was perfect, actually, and allowed me to think about the erotic as a combination of love and frustration, something … Continue reading
Is it Sex?
I like when lovers write to me. Not love letters, those are usually terrible. I like to look at four-letter-words and know that someone was thinking about me as they were writing them. Reading is a sex act. Think about … Continue reading
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Beyond Vajazzling
Vajazzling, which is just bedazzling your vag with stick-on Swarovski crystals, is a suddenly popular addition to the lexicon thanks to Jennifer Love Hewitt’s recent overshare. Vajazzling, sure, fine, whatever. I can’t think of anything terrible about wanting your “special … Continue reading
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Is Poly Dead?
Last week there was a missed connection ad posted on Craigslist that was clearly meant for my girlfriend. Something about “you were the hott butch (sic) and I was the femme in the white tank top, we shared a smoke.” … Continue reading
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Sex and Money
Dating someone who makes radically more than me screws up my sense of equilibrium. I’m afraid the balance of power swings in their favor. Or I’ll feel like I need to keep up, and I’m not sure what’s worse. My … Continue reading
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Women and Recession
March is Women’s History Month, a time when we’re encouraged to look back and acknowledge the important contributions women have made to society throughout history. Which is a fine activity and all, but it doesn’t do much in terms of … Continue reading
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Recession Sex
There’s so much going on with anger over the AIG bailout–Suze Orman just said Bush should give every cent he owns to the American People—Go Suze! The news is all money, money, money. I will admit to enjoying an issue … Continue reading
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