8 Signs my Husband Needs Sex
It was time. I could tell it was time because Henry — who usually traverses the house with the stealth of a Native American tracking
Category: Love & Sex
How to Have Good Sex: 5 Benefits of Afternoon Delight
MY RACY ADVICE ABOUT HOW TO HAVE GOOD SEX! It might’ve been a week ago, but I suspect it’s longer. It’s definitely happened since Valentine’s
10 Signs You’re Dating an Asshat, 5 Tips to Avoid Them
Asshats. We’ve all been in love with at least one. Haven’t we? If you haven’t, do me a service and lie. What defines an Asshat?
How Much Sex is Normal?
Dear Abby had her hands full with this query: Dear Abby: I have been married to a wonderful man for 30 years. Our marriage may
Why I Couldn’t Resist Him
Marriage advice from a Wife Dominatrix: Last weekend I wanted to eat my husband alive. His eyes were more cerulean than a ‘Sconset sky on
How TV Sex Sets Us Up To Fail In Bed
I just discovered Scandal on Netflix. Yes. I know. I’m coming (pun intended) to the Oliva Pope/President Fitzgerald party waaaaaay late. But I’ve come to
My Prom Don’t-Kiss-and-Tell
Here I am with my first prom date. It turns out I was the only girl he DIDN’T kiss. I’d had a crush on him
4 Reasons Your Husband Doesn’t Want Sex
There’s a great article by Laurie Watson, MA in Psychology Today citing 4 reasons your husband does not want sex that have nothing to do
What Happened after my Prom Dress Came off…
I tried to open my bedroom window and it wouldn’t budge. Someone had locked it. I glanced confusedly at Albert. This is when we both heard my father’s Clint Eastwood-esque voice from the nearby porch, “Shannon,” he said, “you’ve slit your own throat.”
I Want Him To Dominate Me In Bed!
In bed I’m soft. Demure. Enticing as Brigitte Bardot in And God Created Woman, with doe-like come-hither glances and marzipan hair. I’m as tremulous as
What Constitutes Drinking Too Much?
I drink wine. Every day. Usually two glasses and lately it’s red. Henry eats bread. Every day. Sometimes at 2 in the morning. And lately
The Embarrassing Thing That Happened During Athletic Lovemaking
Marital Silliness The other night I stopped Henry in the midst of our mating ritual. “What are you doing?” I asked. “I’m kissing you,” he
When Sex Is More Meaningful Than Having The “Big O”
“Henry. Henry, wake up! We have to have sex.” “No, we don’t!” “Yes, we do. Now come on.” “I can’t.” “If the musicians on The
Long Marriage = Adventurous Sex?
I met my friend Mistress Justine for lunch on Friday. That’s not her real name, but it should be. She and her husband, Raoul (also
Don’t Shake Your Man Parts At Me!
Confession: Clare, Henry, Oscar the Handyman and I are sick of each other. Clare’s been home from school with the flu for a week. What
The Death Of Sweetums
It hath come to pass that I am madeth aware, yet again, of a marital sex epiphany. Henry will, from time to ignominious time, refer
The Moustache Debacle
He Had Me at his Handlebar Mustouche The other day a diminutive man who placed second in The World Beard & Moustache Championship (in accordance
The Virgin Marriage
In honor of my little brother turning 40 today I’m reposting his love/life philosophies. The gift that keeps on giving. I love you, sweetheart! My
A Trader Joes Cashier Broke My Heart
Trader Joes. That bastion of affordable wasabi peas, almond milk and hemp oil. That innovator of quality ingredients for everyday low prices. That hire-er of
Conversations with Henry: Why I’m Better Than My Husband
Sunday Night. Midnight. Me: Henry, can you get out of bed and set the house alarm? Him: You were the last one in bed, you
Husbands and Wives: Dog Day Afternoon
This is the latest in my Husbands and Wives Series Me: “Let’s get a dog.” Henry: “We already discussed this. Dogs are too expensive. You
Husbands and Wives: The Saladarians
This is the latest in my Husbands and Wives Series: Me: Henry did you know that you spend about 85$ a week on buying salads
Husbands and Wives: The Dead Body In The Hallway
The latest in my Husbands and Wives Series. Me: “Henry. Are you awake?” He. Nothing. Me: “Henry. Are you awake?” He. Resting heart rate of
Not All Men Are Rapists
Yes. An inflammatory headline. Since the recent Steubenville rape case and excavating and writing about my own experience as a victim of attempted rape when I
What Happens When You Give a Man Who Isn’t Your Husband Your Phone Number
The Setting: The Peninsula Hotel lounge in Beverly Hills. Chic. Cloistered. Peopled with gorgeous women of a certain age (35+). My dear friend Glenna and
