If he wanted the most awkward post first date conversation topic, this would’ve been it. Backtrack to when I arrived in…
Advice
I’m A Single, Black Christian Woman. Will I Ever Get Married? If Not, Should I Plan A Life Without Sex? ASK JANICE
Dear Janice, I’m a professional, single Black Christian woman who was raised to believe that sexual relations should only take…
The Big V: What’s A Good Filipina Girl To Do?
Already a few minutes late, I rush into the classroom, plunk myself down on my assigned seat, breathe deeply a…
Welcome to Cougar Town, Baby! ASK JANICE
Dear Janice, I’m 51 and have been dating men in my age group for many years. However in recent years…
Unsafe Sex Feels Like My Only Option For Love: ASK JANICE
Dear Janice, I know all about protecting myself from HIV and pregnancy, but I find my options for men are…
How Do I Know It’s Really Love? ASK JANICE
Dear Janice, I’ve been with the same guy for five years. Just recently, a co-worker asked me how I knew…
ASK AN OBGYN: Is There a More Effective “Morning-After” Method?
Dear SuzyKnew Obgyn: Besides Plan B (also called the morning-after pill), is there any other way to prevent pregnancy if you’ve had unprotected…
ASK JANICE: Should I Let Him Go Down On Me?
Janice, should I let him go down on me? All my friends tell me it’s wonderful, but I just can’t…
Are You Experiencing Withdrawal Bleeding? ASK AN OB/GYN
Dear Ob/Gyn, I’m experiencing bleeding sometimes that’s not like a period or menstrual cycle, and I think it may be…
Are you under it?
I realized recently that I myself might be under the control of traditional values – of cultural norms that don’t…