Edit: December 8, 2025 — I’ve written a new follow-up piece expanding on some of the ideas here, including my deeper reflections on Scripture, sexual ethics, and desire. You can read that here. I am going to attempt to discuss something that will probably put me in the dog house no matter what I say, … Continue reading Is Masturbation a Sin?
I don’t know if it’s being thirty or if it’s the #RoyalWedding, but this year, in particular, has brought out my inner Bitter Betty. I think I’m bitter about (still) being single. (Since this had the potential of being a sombre post, I’ve sprinkled gifs throughout for the sake of levity. 🙂 ) Lately, when … Continue reading How Not To Be Bitter About Being Single (#RoyalWedding)
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)
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
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
