dating, relationships, & sex
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The Levels Of The Friend Zone, Brought To You By Scandal's Jake Ballard
If you were to ask 20 random fans of Scandal why they watch the show, you might get 20 different answers, all recognizing a different aspect of its genius. Some might say they appreciate the beauty and proficiency of Olivia Pope’s chin quivers. Others might admit they devise drinking games for the increasing amount of fucks…
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On Believing In "Black Love" But Not Really Liking Black People
The idea of “Black Love” died a thousand internet deaths yesterday when news broke of the Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa split. They appeared to be such a happy couple. He makes music for Black kids who smoke weed in Macy’s dressing rooms and the adults who smoked weed in Macy’s dressing rooms as kids, and she…
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The Dos And Don'ts Of Sending And Receiving Nude Pics
In July, GQ Magazine ran a companion piece for the movie Sex Tape, the ridiculously titled “We Strenuously Fact-checked the Entire Premise of Sex Tape: An Investigation.” In this feature, Lauren Bans contacted an Apple Genius and rattled off “hypothetical” situations taken from the movie to see just how possible it would be for someone to…
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We Don't Get It. But Somehow These Dudes Stay Gettin' It. #D1CKTOOBOMB ALLSTARS?
It’s no secret that I’m a ratchetvision savant on these streets. No matter where I go, I watch the same shoooooows. Well this past Monday was Part 1 of the Reunion show for Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta. Again, you need not know who these people are or watch the show or acknowledge it’s existence for…
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What I've Learned About Myself After Being Married For A Month
“They” say you learn more about yourself when you’re in a relationship than you learn about the other person. “They” even say you learn more about yourself when you’re in a relationship than you would at any other time. “They” also said ASAP Rocky would save New York City hip-hop, so I know “they” tend…
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Yep, Guys Really Are Just As Messy As We Claim Women Are
Monday nights in my life are good for two things: vh1’s Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta and Hit The Floor (and now apparently Atlanta Exes). They provide just the right balance of ratchet and “WTF did I just see on my television” to keep me balanced, especially in the wake of the past week’s on-going and non-stop…
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The Gospel of P*ssy Prosperity, Explained
In last week’s piece about the Universal He Fine/He Ain’t Shit Matrix, I referenced The Gospel of Pussy Prosperity. I received a lot of follow up from folks curious about it. I sat down with my sister-friend Ashleigh J. (@filthycharm) to get answers. So Ash. The people want to know. What is the philosophy behind Pussy…
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The Universal "He Fine"/"He Ain't Shit" Matrix
Twice in the last 24 hours, I’ve received a link to a video about the so-called “Universal Hot/Crazy Matrix.” The video features a guy who looks like he wants to sell you Windows 98, telling audiences “everything a young man needs to know about women.” It’s a self-developed theory based on dude’s “46 years of…
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The Thing About Relationship Panels
Last night, I was apart of a relationship panel in DC. It was the focal point of a larger event called The Loves Jones Cafe which featured some spoken word poets and a live performance from my boo and yours, Teedra Moses, to bring it to a close. For quite some time now, I’ve strayed…
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VSB Events: Love Jones Cafe (7/28) | REMINSCE (8/2) | Naturalista Hair Show (8/3)
In the next one of our VSB’s is going to be all over DC talking, dancing, and shuckin’ and jivin’. First up, is the Love Jones Cafe held at The Howard Theatre on Monday, July 28, from 7-10pm, where Panama Jackson will be a panelist for a conversation about love and dating alongside Mr. #Pleasantries…