I will be the first to tell you that I had so many myths about women and physical intimacy.  Not only did I believe some of these lies, but I also parroted them.  The funny thing is that even when I started having some personal experiences, I still held on to these age-long beliefs.  I …

There was a time in my life when I didn’t feel attractive at all. I questioned whether I had that presence, the kind that makes people take notice. I would constantly compare myself to others, and it seemed like no matter what I did or how much effort I put into my appearance, I just …

I grew up surrounded by women of different classes and ethnicities, and I can tell you that there is a difference between a pretty woman and a truly attractive woman. Most people make the mistake of associating beauty with physical appearance, but true attractiveness goes beyond being just pretty. My ex used to say a …

The first time someone asked me to eat with them, I joined heartily. I was a kid and I didn’t know that the invitation to eat with a person was just the polite thing to do when they are the only one eating. I also didn’t know that picking up a spoon and joining them …

People who know me will tell you that one of my favorite things to say is that humans are complicated.  I usually say this when discussing an issue about something someone did that seemed out of this world.  That’s why I sometimes have an issue with attempts to categorize us because I feel like that’s …

During my younger years, there was nothing I wanted more than being an independent woman. I saw vivid examples of independent women and dependent women, and I knew I never wanted to be the latter. I loved and craved the freedom and confidence that being an independent woman gave off. To me, it was incomparable. …

You know what they say about children – “Children are blessings” – the heritage of God if you subscribe to Christian views. Even if you don’t, you can still describe them as bundles of joy. When a couple welcomes a baby, it’s often described as one of the most joyous and transformative experiences in their …