We met online almost a year ago. My first thoughts centered on the hyperpigmentation on his cheekbones, his short neck, and tiny, pursed lips. His head and shoulders seemed to meet with not even a couple of inches in between…. Read More ›
Relationships
I Think I Might Be a Man Lover
The single life goes by quick! Three years, and counting. And that’s a fact! I can’t really sum the experience up in one line (yet), but I can say that life, for me, is all about transformation and growth…. Read More ›
Bat Shit Crazy – The Road to Healing
When was the last time you went “bat shit” crazy for someone? What did you do? Go into stalker mode? (Not hard to do with social media.) Key someone’s car? Pee on your ex’s personal belongings? Well now that… Read More ›
Choke Me and I’ll Choke Your Ass Back
Women being dominated in the bedroom
Need You | In the Crates 2012
The fact is – I need you I’m cursed with a propensity to love hard On my list of best things I never had I need you to answer my fucking phone calls It’s so simple, but it’s… Read More ›
Why Can’t I Just Love Black Men?
“Have you ever dated anybody other than black men?” I’m learning that’s a pretty normal question in the dating world — from black men, because that’s all I’ve ever dated. When I tell them I haven’t, I get strange looks…. Read More ›
Advice for the Black Woman | Fitness Q&A with Mark Jenkins
“Diet hard!” Those are the words I hear when I think of celebrity fitness trainer and motivator Mark Jenkins, whom I recently had the honor of interviewing. Mark’s star clientele includes a roster of celebrities: Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo, P. Diddy, L.L…. Read More ›
Men and Dating – Pet Peeve
Dear men, If you ask a woman out, make some effort to come up with a PLAN. Do not put the onus on Her. Minus one thousand points if I ask where we’re meeting/ what we’re doing and the… Read More ›