Previous posts have touched on body image especially the one where I bared it all. But it is a topic that needs a bit more addressing, to be honest. I am very hard on myself, like many of us are. I see myself in the mirror and reflect back to a time when I was … Continue reading Nudism and Body Positivity
Self-Care TedTalks
Today, I thought I would share some Ted Talks about self-care. We often overlook it in our lives because we are taught that it is considered selfish to worry about our needs above others. In truth, both need to be tempered. Too much focus on anyone aspect can leave the other one seriously lacking. Sure, … Continue reading Self-Care TedTalks
The Importance of Self Care
Relationships, as my last few posts have pointed out, can be hard and confusing. There is no one true method on how they are supposed to work. This is because no two people are the same. We perceive situations differently, we learn from our lessons in our own way, and we react, based on those … Continue reading The Importance of Self Care
Non-Monogamy Relationship Styles
With speaking about relationships, the last couple weeks, I felt it appropriate to end this week talking about non-monogamy. This was a decision based on some of what I had been writing combined with ideas friends have proposed and a couple comments on a singular post. I want to make it clear that I do … Continue reading Non-Monogamy Relationship Styles
Can You Have Intimacy In Casual Relationships?
Looking at how "relationships" have changed over the years is an interesting study. As we move forward, now, it seems that casual relationships and open relationships are becoming much more common. Is this the new way of human interaction? Do we get what we need from these random encounters that don’t for any kind of … Continue reading Can You Have Intimacy In Casual Relationships?
Have Relationships Evolved?
Have Relationships Evolved? Are relationships, as we used to know them, a thing of the past? I will be 46 this year, that is hard enough to face, and I realize that my ideas of love and relationships are quickly becoming outdated. A quick glance through most hookup or dating apps will show you a … Continue reading Have Relationships Evolved?
Relationship Realness
A friend posted a meme on Facebook recently on "toxic monogamy culture." First, I will give a short rant how much I hate the over usage of the word "toxic" when applied to any culture. There are times that it is a valid expression and then there are time in which someone uses it as … Continue reading Relationship Realness
Barely Body Beautiful
Disclaimer, this is a hard post for me to do. I make no apologies for it, as it is a means of self-acceptance and growth. If you have strong feelings over it, then it has achieved its purpose for both of us. Hopefully, you will grow as I am trying to. Thank being said, let's … Continue reading Barely Body Beautiful
Soul Food
Every now and then, it is good to just listen to words that help nourish the soul. Ted Talks are great for that, so check out a few and enjoy your weekend. The first is Jok Church, originally from Stow, Ohio. Its short but very deep. https://embed.ted.com/talks/jok_church_a_circle_of_caring The next is Morgana Bailey and the … Continue reading Soul Food
Spanking the Monkey or Flicking the Bean
A recent study in May, which should come as a complete shock to everyone, released that LGB people masturbate more often than our straight counterparts, a whopping 23% more on average per week. This study was released by the pleasure brand TENGA, provider of male pleasure products. This survey also found that LGB people are … Continue reading Spanking the Monkey or Flicking the Bean
Gay in the CLE 