dating, relationships, & sex

  • The Dos And Donts Of Throwing A Bachelor Party

    (Damon’s latest at EBONY provides some tips on helping the groom make it through a bachelor party alive) 1. Do not lose the bachelor: This is easily the most important rule. There might be dozens of things happening — shots being taken, clubs being hopped, elephants being herded, more shots being taken, etc — but…

  • TwitPic’ing the Awkward Moment When Your Exes Become Besties

    It started with this photo last Friday. For those who aren’t familiar with their lightskinned celebrities, that is Chris Brown and Drake in the studio together enjoying some tasty beverages in red cups. Fast forward to Wednesday night and Drake hosting the ESPYS. As Damon already mentioned, Drake killed. It wasn’t just one moment or…

  • Damon Is Getting Married. And I Couldn't Be Happier.

    In case you didn’t know, Damon is getting married. In less than a week from now, he and the Gay Reindeer (I have no idea how he types that out multiple times…I felt ridiculous just now) will be a distinct, legally binding unit held to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By the way,…

  • "Dating Naked" Is Impossible As Sh*t

    HOLY TESTICLES HAVE YOU GUYS SEEN THE PREVIEWS FOR THIS FUCKING SHOW? Is this really what we’ve come to, bro? Watching two people’s blurred-out genitalia awkwardly eating popcorn shrimp across the Red Lobster booth from one another!? I’m just as dumb as the next asshole, but what kind of person signs up for this shit?…

  • I'm Getting Married In 10 Days. And I'm Fine With That.

    I keep waiting for it to happen. Since maybe May, (approximately) 40% of the conversations I’ve had with everyone from my friends and family to my (new) barber and my fiancee’s co-workers have included a mention about my upcoming wedding. And, since June, 50% of those convos contain a variant of the following question: “So…are you…

  • How Seinfeld Became My Dating Litmus Test

    It was 2006. Her name was Ashley. We met at one of those “young professional” mixers people only attend to meet attractive young professionals of the opposite sex. She was an attractive young professional of the opposite sex. We exchanged business cards and made plans to “connect” in the near future. The connection ended up…

  • On Head Scarves, Bed Time, and Women's Hair

    While I rep Philly to the death of me, there is a very big part of me that was born in Washington, D.C. The best parts of me come alive when I’m in the District, probably because most of the friends I love best in the world have scattered themselves somewhere between Baltimore and Alexandria. Coming…

  • The Worst Thing You Can Find Out About Your Boy

    Can I tell you all a story? Even if you say no, I’m going to tell you a story. This story may be completely true. Or, it could be a possibility to illustrate a point. One may never know. So can I tell you a story? All you gotta do is say yes. Back to…

  • SCOTUS Ruling Allows "Closely-Held Corporations" to Deny Birth Control for Employees

    While shaking my head furiously at the obvious women-hating this decision is laced with, I pictured a “closely held” corporation to be one that the SCOTUS is hugging tightly. Turns out, the IRS put the kibosh on my silly theory and confirmed a “closely-held corporation” is one that: 1. Has more than 50% of the…

  • How To Be Really Good At Being A Down-Low Brotha

    Remember back in 2004? When gay Black men pretending to be straight became America’s boogeymen, getting blamed for everything from H.I.V. rates to your half-empty bottle of juice in the office fridge? (“Man. Damn DL brothas must’ve drank my apple juice again. Fuck J.L.King!”) And remember how everyone  — well, everyone except Tyler Perry —…