After my posts on dating and relationships, it’s finally time to talk about sex. I cringe every time someone else peddles any of the following ideas about sex. While some of it is just annoying, other pieces on this list are downright dangerous. Note: this is all pretty heteronormative because many of these negative ideas have… [Read More]
Everybody at the Beach Has a Beach Body
Before Dan and I were engaged, when I still lived in Columbus and worked two jobs, we spent a few hours on Labor Day at Zoombezi Bay water park. Labor Day was the last day of the season, and we were far from the only ones trying to enjoy the water park before it closed. That… [Read More]
My Bikini Has Nothing to Do with You
This week, I’m in North Myrtle Beach with my parents, brothers, and sister-in-law. Dan was here for the weekend, but he had to return to Duluth. I packed light for the trip. A few sundresses, jeans, a skirt, shorts, and an assortment of tees and tanks. Oh, and three bikinis. Being in the Myrtle Beach area… [Read More]
Feminism 101: Rape Culture
TW: gendered and homophobic slurs, discussion of sexual assault/rape There is seriously SO much confusion about what is (and is not) rape culture. Due to this, some people act like it’s just something feminists made up. Misandry is totally real, y’all. Or not. What rape culture is NOT Rape culture does not mean that feminists think… [Read More]
The Question No One Asks My Husband
I am finally ready to answer the question y’all keep thinking, but don’t know how to ask. Or rather, Dan is finally ready to answer your unasked question, over on Twitter. YES, Dan is on Twitter too! Just follow him @danbert8 along with me @belle_brita, and you finally ask him the question I just KNOW… [Read More]
That is Not a Priority for Me
A few weeks ago, my mom invited me to attend the Women’s Leadership Upstate Conference in Greenwood, SC (aka my hometown). Eager to spend a weekend with my parents, and excited at the prospect of professional development, I readily agreed. Yes, it meant leaving Suwanee at 6:15am on a Friday morning to fight rush hour… [Read More]