Our first time together was a game-changer — He knocked on the door just as I was attempting to do something with my hair. It was still wet, curling in long, damp waves around my face. I barely had enough time to finish cleaning the house, shower, dress, and throw on a little eye makeup. Styling my hair…

Dinner, drinks, and passion with a man who’s not my husband — This past week, I went on my very first date since my husband and I opened up our relationship. I had all sorts of nervous feelings about a romantic outing with a man who is not my husband, mostly stemming from my own insecurities about my awkwardness and body issues. …

Opening up our marriage and exploring ethical non-monogamy — My husband and I have had a lot of issues. We’ve gotten close to divorce on more than one occasion. Closer than most couples who are still together ever get. We’ve been together for about thirteen years and married for just over one. …

No, debating a popular Medium writer does NOT make me a troll — Whether you’re a fan of their work or not, I’m of the personal opinion that you have to give props to big Medium bloggers like Tom Kuegler. Tom’s Medium success is literally legendary. He’s 28 years old, travels the world, has a successful blog on Medium with 55,000 followers, and…

A strange turn of events — For a long time, I’ve been struggling with the sexual shame of telling my husband that I was interested in opening up our relationship. You know, staying together, still being with and loving each other — but also dating and sleeping with other partners should we meet someone we’re interested…

Treading water in a sea of anxiety and accepting our limits — Being a caregiver for a loved one is a challenging role, and one we often don’t anticipate. It’s a vital position that comes with tons of pressure — and we often find ourselves thrust into it unexpectedly with little to no training. At first, the focus completely shifts to the…

I want you so badly it hurts — I want you so badly it hurts. I crave your conversation and your kiss. Your wit, your humor, your intellect — your mind is as attractive to me as your body (and it’s an incredible body). …

I thought he was dying in my arms — This past weekend, while my son was staying at his dad’s house, I approached my husband and told him what I’d been deeply contemplating for a little over two months now. After the numerous counseling sessions we’ve had together, I think we are truly better off as friends. I wasn’t…

Watching my son go from a healthy teen to a medical mystery in a few short weeks has left me feeling helpless and desperate — The day after Halloween, my 15-year-old son complained of his left forearm hurting. It was noticeable to him, but not too bothersome. I assumed he slept on it funny or maybe had pulled something without realizing it. A few days later, the pain started getting worse. It spread to his…