Are Women’s Magazines Ruining Our Sex Lives?
For years, the media has reported that women have trouble climaxing—often omitting some crucial details. Which is a serious buzzkill.
Relationships
“Having Herpes Has Made My Sex Life Better”
DAME talks with blogger and herpes activist Ella Dawson.
I Chose to Become a Young, Single Mother
Raised among a privileged class, the writer wore her single-parenting status as a badge of honor. One that led her down a very different path from nearly everyone in her life.
Dear Julie: “Do I Have to Give My Friend’s Kid a Graduation Gift?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper dishes etiquette advice and tells a woman how to handle her husband’s too friendly ex-wife.
Why Does Being Single Still Feel So Pathetic?
Plenty of women, including “Spinster” author Kate Bolick, are choosing not to marry. But the way we talk about it still has everything to do with getting a man.
Seven Men Reveal Why They Didn’t Text Back
Technology makes miscommunication way too easy, especially with a new love interest. Here, experts give real-life advice so you can keep those dates coming.
Dear Julie: “Can My BFF Be a Single Dude if I’m In a Hetero Relationship?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper talks platonic gender politics and helps a dog-lover break free from her self-serving fellow rescuers.
Maria Bello Is a “Whatever,” But You Can Call Her a Lesbian
The award-winning actress, activist, and now author opens up to DAME’s sex columnist about being Catholic, the 21st-century family, and her crusade against labels.
My Mother Always Told Me Not to Cry
The acclaimed author of "Heather Has Two Mommies" reflects on her relationship with her late mother, whose no-crying-allowed policy was enforced until the very end.