Have you ever been at a party or just chilling with whoever and topic comes up, “Where’s the craziest place you’ve ever had sex?” Maybe it’s just me because as a sexologist, sex conversations are normalized. I won’t front, this is one of my favorite things to talk about because it reveals so much. People … More Misha’s Tale: The Hotel
Do you remember as a child, playing pretend? Do you remember who you pretended to be, and why? I remembered the other day when I was deep cleaning our apartment, the days I pretended to be a Disney princess. After leaving school, I would go with my mom back to the house she was cleaning … More My Cinderella Story
Life is short but the journey to happiness seems never ending. You take ten steps forward just to take ten back. Starting back at zero, wondering if there is anywhere left for you to go. Should you start over again or let it be whatever it’s going to be? You say your goodbyes and thank those you love. Unsure … More If You Left
I remember being younger and watching shows like The Real World, Big Brother and American Idol. These shows had real people with real issues and real talent. They weren’t full of drama but were fun to watch, kept me entertained and didn’t drain me from all the toxicity being shown on my TV screen. Now … More Reality TV: How Far Is Too Far?
©️Malik Thomas … More Lifting Every Voice
Current events have led me to dissect the well known quote “All my skinfolk ain’t kinfolk.” This quote, which was said by my Triumphant Soror Zora Neale Hurston, means that someone can inhabit a black body and be an agent of white supremacy. Because of the ongoing pandemic, people around the world have been forced … More All Skinfolk Ain’t…
By Vuyisa Akuchie Hear my voice! “You’re what? I’m black and I’m proud!” This method of ‘call and response’ would be a regular saying in my household, as a reminder that I should be proud of my black skin and my heritage. “Your all a bunch of? WINNERS!” It wasn’t enough to just be proud … More Hear My Voice
With the current state of the world and the pervasive devaluing of black bodies, I need vitamin D. Its like, no matter what we do or how we protest, its a problem for the WYPIPO. And just so we’re clear, vitamin D isn’t sunlight or orange juice. I’m talking flesh, girth, stroke, pleasure. Sex is … More Quarantine Pussy
Life requires us to perform an overview on those around us. We get use to the comfort of people, places, and even ourselves that we forget to acknowledge our appreciation. If not our appreciation, then just our growth or changed perception. Sometimes our actions aren’t reflective of the words we have in our hearts. Our … More Dear (Insert Your Name Here)
As time went on, I began to learn about her ex-boyfriend. … More She’s A Hot Mess
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