The funniest thing I ever heard was when my bf said "don't all women get hysterectomies at 45?" because his mom had one. he also used to pronounce "menstruation" like this: "men-iss-tration" He grew up with only brothers in a household where dating was not allowed. I set him straight pretty quickly. Now, we're very comfortable talking about all kinds of body issues, which is nice. #periodsex
I'm so glad you're running these photos. Waria occupy a strange place in society. They're accepted as entertainers and, in Bugis culture, as priests of a sort, but rarely as people. I'm also glad to see stories that don't portray Indonesia as home to terrorists and Islamic fundamentalists! #seninkami
I don't know, I'm completely with you that periods shouldn't be the taboo that they are and that guys in general should learn to be more comfortable with them, and the idea of period sex if it comes up, but that said there's a big difference between occasional period sex when he knows what's up, and waking up unexpectedly covered in blood (assuming that the article writer was telling the truth and it wasn't just a little spot on the sheets) #periodsex
My husband has started to chill out a bit. After seven years of being together, and three years of marriage, he is no longer afraid to be seen carrying a drugstore bag that contains a fresh box of tampons.
The last time he tried to refuse to carry the bag, I told him very loudly in front of the Duane Reade crowd that no one was going to think he was having his period.
He was humiliated, and the clerk much amused.
He still won't discuss poo, though. Poo is very private.
I don't know. My boyfriend's cool with some period sex once in a while, and that's great considering how squicked out most guys are by women even talking about the details of their periods. I don't even enjoy period sex that much. But I think if a dude's not down with the blood, then that should be okay, too. And I don't think it's cool to spring period sex on a guy without warning, either -- it seems akin to a guy doing something new in bed without your permission. #periodsex
This only confirms my theory that the best weapon a woman can have is not mace, a rape whistle, a gun, or a cellphone, but a saved-up packet of her menstrual blood, to be popped and waved in the face of dude(s) in question. They'll run away screaming or puking, of course. #periodsex
@jigglyball: I think she's trying to refer to his attempt to publicize the inherent homophobia in the hip-hop world, but, being Fergie, is inept. #marleematlin
OK Tori Amos, just quit. This new album (which I've heard, for the record) is pap. Pure, unadulterated pap. I don't care how much goddamn research you've done.
As far as I'm concerned, Tori Amos died in a fire after Scarlet's Walk. #marleematlin
@Kivrin: I did not like this holiday album at all. Knowing that she is not religious, it really sounds to me (including the arrangements) like a marketing ploy to make money off Christmas. Like what Bob Dylan did.
Having said that, "American Doll Posse" completely ROCKS. Give it a listen.
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A lot of her music has been about deconstructing or reclaiming the feminine from religious misogyny. Christmas, at this point, can be fairly secular. And since it's based on a Pagan holiday, I think it's fair game. I
Whether or not I've loved every one of her albums is less important to me than the fact that she's grown and changed as an artist. This included. #marleematlin
I am not bothered by another woman being on her period and my ex used to like it (she would say that having a tampon in was extra stimulation) but I have to say, when I have my period, at least the bad days, I just want to veg out by myself and drink tea and maybe eat salty snacks and be alone. I’m not that social let alone into sex or sexual activity. It’s not that I feel unclean I just feel over my period and also just not sexy or in the mood. This isn’t for the whole time (which, um, is about a week for me, or used to be). This actually came up last night, on my birthday, and I tried to get into making out/giving head, but mostly kindof just wanted to curl up and cuddle with my pillow. I probably need to get better about saying, "I’m having my period/not in the mood." I want to be as comfortable about the topic as you, Anna, but having my period makes me want to hibernate.
That being said, most guys I’ve been with, at least in recent memory, had no problem with it. #periodsex
@lustylady: 'This actually came up last night, on my birthday, and I tried to get into making out/giving head'
Maybe I'm misreading.. Please tell me your birthday present wasn't giving your dude a blowjob!
Also, general TMI suggestion – period sex doesn't have to mean intercourse or even taking out/off your blood catcher of choice. Hand jobs, blow jobs and vibrators go a long way. #periodsex
The ending of the sentence "Amy Winehouse is addicted to..." with table tennis is the least interesting way that sentence has ever ended. #marleematlin
I was trying to figure what was bothering me more: the awkward lighting on her face or that weird prosthetic nose about to go on it. Then two and two came smashing together in my head and I realized 1. that's not lighting because 2. that's not a prosthetic nose.
Rock on, Novi. I promise to catch up eventually. #seninkami
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Also, Ms. Moakler, that's creepy no matter how you phrase it. #marleematlin
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I feel bad for James Franco. I will volunteer to keep him company in the private, empty, dark room. I consider it a mitzvah. #marleematlin
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The last time he tried to refuse to carry the bag, I told him very loudly in front of the Duane Reade crowd that no one was going to think he was having his period.
He was humiliated, and the clerk much amused.
He still won't discuss poo, though. Poo is very private.
BTW, he's forty-fucking-two. #periodsex
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The rest of the statement I just don't like. #marleematlin
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As far as I'm concerned, Tori Amos died in a fire after Scarlet's Walk. #marleematlin
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:) #marleematlin
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Having said that, "American Doll Posse" completely ROCKS. Give it a listen.
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A lot of her music has been about deconstructing or reclaiming the feminine from religious misogyny. Christmas, at this point, can be fairly secular. And since it's based on a Pagan holiday, I think it's fair game. I
Whether or not I've loved every one of her albums is less important to me than the fact that she's grown and changed as an artist. This included. #marleematlin
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That being said, most guys I’ve been with, at least in recent memory, had no problem with it. #periodsex
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Maybe I'm misreading.. Please tell me your birthday present wasn't giving your dude a blowjob!
Also, general TMI suggestion – period sex doesn't have to mean intercourse or even taking out/off your blood catcher of choice. Hand jobs, blow jobs and vibrators go a long way. #periodsex
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Rock on, Novi. I promise to catch up eventually. #seninkami
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