By Devon Mac The Black church anchors much of my childhood and adolescence. It was my first experience of nurture and care outside of my family. Where mint candies were sweet gifts of love from older ladies in stockings and knee-length skirts. Where I nervously sang my first solo in the children’s choir. Where I rocked white gloves and patent…
By Tiffy Kink When it comes to dating, I am a huge fan of three things: Openness, comfort, and communication. Openness, meaning nothing is off limits to talk about, comfort, meaning both parties in the relationship never feel as though they will be ostracized for having opinions that differ from the other party, and communication, being able to have an…
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert By Ta-ning Connai Remember back in the days when Grandma used to say, “Don’t go putting your business out in the streets”? Well, Grandma would be surprised to find that too much information has become WAY TOO MUCH information as the line between people’s personal and private lives have virtually been removed. This isn’t just…
By Tiffy Kink Before we get started, I need you to understand who I am. I like meeting people online, but I don’t like hook-ups. I don’t like the idea of random sex. I’m very boring when it comes to dating to be honest and like things, like my sex life, to be organized. Which is why the best sex…
By TJ “Are you going to cum?” asks my dude of some months, breaking the momentum of going down on me to rub his neck once again. “Yea. I’m close.” “You said that 15 mins ago.” Sigh. “You can’t have me down here all day.” “Ok. So what’s the cutoff time?” I ask. “Hunh?” “What’s a decent amount of time…
By Lauren R. D. Fox If you’ve ever used mascara by Too Faced called ‘Better Than Sex’ you’ve probably chuckled because in some instances the mascara is indeed better than the unfulfilled sexual encounters some of us have had. On top of engaging in less than satisfactory sex, some of us have dealt with toxic partners who spew false rhetoric…
By Devon Mac Coming to terms with a divorce after 14 years of giving it your all can bring out some anger. Being in therapy and realizing you’ve been suppressing your emotions for most of your life can also bring out quite a bit of rage. I won’t go into all the reasons I am in my current state. What’s…
William Catlett in ‘Stages’ By Dawn Washington While Issa Rae has been gloriously living her year(s) of yes and working the come up, I think we are all looking at our watches to see when we will finally get into Insecure Season 3. I don’t know about you, but it has felt like Cardi B’s foreva waiting for this joint….
By Devon Mac Here’s a tale of two break ups: My brother just ended a serious, year-long relationship just as I was ending a 14-year marriage. What’s the first thing we both decide to do? Start dating. Immediately. What is it about a break up that brings the hoe out of everyone? It doesn’t matter if you had a great…
MC Tokyo Vanity By Lauren R.D. Fox Louisiana female MC Tokyo Vanity, known for her viral hit “That’s My Best Friend,” made her debut on VH1’s Love and Hip Hop Atlanta and caused a bit of a stir on the internet recently. Earlier this season, the 23-year-old New Orleans native revealed she’s a virgin and not ready to “play house”…
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