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November 8, 2018May 7, 2019

The Author of “I’m a Single Christian Woman and I Like Sex” Responded to My Response. Here’s What She Said…

By now you’ve read (or should have read) my response to the viral article “I Am a Single Christian Woman and I Like Sex”. I had posted my response on Twitter, and as per my custom, I tagged the original author. Usually, when I do this, the original author does not respond, and I thought … Continue reading The Author of “I’m a Single Christian Woman and I Like Sex” Responded to My Response. Here’s What She Said…

June 15, 2018September 1, 2018

Is Masturbation a Sin?

I am going to attempt to discuss something that will probably put me in the dog house no matter what I say, simply because people have such strong opinions about it. The word itself often immediately evokes disgust, defensiveness, embarrassment and shame… I’m gonna talk about masturbation. This is the much-promised blog post I alluded … Continue reading Is Masturbation a Sin?

April 20, 2018May 18, 2018

They That Wait!!: The Story of Chad Johnson (and Michelle Williams)

Can I just say that I low-key have a crush on Michelle Williams’s fiancé Chad Johnson? When I first heard news of this engagement, my first thoughts were: Wasn’t she already with someone? Well, good for her. Oh! He’s White!! At least someone loves us… we can always count on a White man to appreciate … Continue reading They That Wait!!: The Story of Chad Johnson (and Michelle Williams)

March 19, 2018

Tracee Ellis Ross Talks Being Single Over 40 & Childless

If I’m going to be single at age 45 or up, I want to be like Tracee Ellis Ross. Part of the issue of long-term singleness into older adulthood is that we don’t really know what that looks like — or rather, we don’t have many positive, inspiring role models. We know what 30 and … Continue reading Tracee Ellis Ross Talks Being Single Over 40 & Childless

February 2, 2018February 19, 2018

What I’d Say to Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) and Permission to Feel Whatever You’re Feeling

Famed comedian Leslie Jones posted the following on Twitter a few days ago, and it hit everyone (including myself) in the feels: Ok back to cardio. But confession I feel like I’m doing it for nothing. I know it not I’m healthy and look good but I really feel like “what’s it all for” if … Continue reading What I’d Say to Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) and Permission to Feel Whatever You’re Feeling