Nov 25, 2011 | Being Single, Dating, Sassy Blog
So I often profess the virtues of truth in dating. But when I was discussing certain recent encounters with men this week with a close friend, I realized there were a number of things I’d either withheld for some reason (like thinking it’d sound hurtful or bad), or...
Nov 22, 2011 | Being Single, Dating, Men, Sassy Blog
Question for all the lads out there: how do you want me to reject you? Scenario 1: I went blues dancing last spring and met a great dancer – let’s call him JR. We had a great dance connection and I could tell he was attracted to me. I enjoyed dancing with him, but I...
Nov 18, 2011 | Men, Sassy Blog, Sex
In case you missed it, the first thing that makes a man sexy is his ability to pay attention. To me. Does he notice who I am and what’s going on for me right now, in the moment? If he can tell I’m not into him, does he let it go? And if it’s going well, does he...
Nov 12, 2011 | Being Single, Dating, Sassy Blog
The other night I had a dinner lined up with my close friend Veronica. Now, Veronica has quite the work schedule: “busy” doesn’t even begin to describe it. When we can grab a free hour together, we’re giddy. And we have a lot to cover: usually everything from the past...
Nov 11, 2011 | Men, Sassy Blog, Sex
When I mention that I write a blog on sex and dating, I get a variety of reactions. Some people are simply curious; some are seriously intrigued; and some (so far solely men) appear to assume that this means I will fuck them. This really pisses me off. First of all, I...
Sep 15, 2011 | Body Image, Sassy Blog, Sex, Women
Funny thing about the word “sexy” – it includes the word “sex.” It’s hard to be sexy without having a relationship with sex. In fact, how you feel about sex, whether you want it, whether you have it, how you judge yourself for wanting and/or having it, and whether it...