A few months ago I attended a Christian service. And for the first time ever in my life, I didn’t take communion.

"Why (would he) buy the cow when he’s getting the milk for free?" If you’ve never heard this question, lucky you. But also,let me explain.

The girl (yes, GIRL) she speaks of in this particular example telling of her “...current life, their work, their time, their goals…” is 21..

One of the ways I think media has successfully continued to pit women against women is with the vilifying of homemaker vs. feminist...

Alright y’all, it’s almost 2020! Which means I’m very close to being able to responsibly and clear-headedly reflect on my 2019...

Being raised an Evangelical in Purity Culture, there was a whopping ONE condition under which I could/should be comfortable having sex:...

Queer couples report having substantially more satisfying sexual experiences than straight couples.

Masturbating meant you were having lustful thoughts about someone who wasn’t your husband/wife. I remember trying to get around this rule by

Stay young, go dancing, and maybe kiss a little.

Despite not wanting my mood to be determined by men because how lame, there I was. Being very lame

Anyone who was raised Evangelical knows if you pray about boyfriends, God/Jesus always tells you to break up and move to Africa...

I have to admit, trying to do meditative stretching when I was on the verge of an orgasm just looking at this guy was pretty difficult.

"I spent a lot of time saying I wanted a partner while all my thoughts and actions were suggesting I did not want that at all."

“Honor thy father and mother” - God (or Moses?)

There was a time in my life where I owned like seven different Bibles all at one time.

A few months ago I ran into an old friend from college. He had since become seriously religious. And also SERIOUSLY hot...

Guard Your Heart = Don’t have boyfriends who won’t become your husband. I’m not kidding. Really! That was the message!

I am a Midwestern, steeped-in-traditional-gender-roles woman. Bring on the adversity, Universe! I will overcome for a husband!"and more...

Taking a break from all men....gave me the chance to actually get in touch with what I found to be attractive about me.

Nothing says deep soul connection like discussing your religious beliefs/hangups on a first date/airport dinner with yours truly.