An Initiation to the Erotic
We all have barriers to our own arousal, our own sexuality. Some of this is cultural, societal. Some of this is familial, generational. Some of us choose to stay within the confines in which life has presented us with, happily, safely in our comfort zones. Some of us choose to go deeper into those dark […]
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The Weight of the World
We carry a lot on our plates these days, although I’m not entirely sure that’s anything new. It just looks different than it used to, what with all the technological advances happening around us. The world is changing so fast that it feels impossible to keep up with it all. I can barely keep up […]
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That Funky Monkey
Some of the choices we make in life mark us in ways that we never expected, much like the bruise that wrapped around my leg when learning how to do the Brass Monkey in pole class. I’ve heard some say that those scars we carry around mean something. I’ve heard others ask why we needed […]
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Do It Again
We all know that life has a tendency to turn us on our heads, often without warning, which can leave us feeling all types of ways. The unexpected is scary, the situations we find ourselves in may not always be pleasant, and the end result doesn’t necessarily look like we thought it was going to. […]
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Going Feral
I am still not entirely sure what happened at the studio that night, but I’m afraid if I don’t get something written down soon that I’ll forget all the small moments that made it so magical. This was an entirely new experience for me, one that I am still reeling from, one that I will […]
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On the Floor
We’re taught that success means making your way to the top, that failure is not an option, that when you’re down on the ground you have to get back up. I made my way to what many would consider the top of the restaurant ladder, and quite frankly I didn’t enjoy the view. There is […]
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Empire Records
“I’m not a baby now,” she says as she begins to undress herself. First the sweater. Then the plaid skirt held together by a mere button. “I’m not as sweet as you think.” “Rock and roll” was his reply, as he undid the button on his pants, slid the zipper down, and leaned back in […]
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Walking on Air
The winds howled and and the waves crashed onto the boat as they rowed, steadfast in their attempt to make it across the Sea of Galilee. They battled against the lake, their exhaustion building. It wasn’t until fourth watch and about three and a half miles in when he came to them, walking on water. […]
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Pillars of Eroticism
The word erotic comes from the Greek word eros, which translates to love or desire. The Greek god Eros symbolizes the personification of these sexual ideals. The origins of Eros in mythology vary depending on the source, with some saying he was a primordial god and others saying he was the son of Aphrodite. Having […]
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Dropping In
Donned in bright red lipstick and blue eye shadow, a pin-tucked French braid, and sequined outfits that would sparkle under the lights I entered the stage with all the other little girls in perfect unison. We danced the same moves in tandem, putting on a choreographed show for the masses. I did this for years, […]
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