Dear Emily,
I have a problem with masturbation — I can’t do it.
It’s not that I’m a prude about masturbation. Believe me, I have tried time and time again! I know what I’m supposed to do and I get how to do it, I’ve masturbated in front of a partner before and it was GREAT. But when it’s me by myself, I just can’t seem to get into it or even get to a place where it feels good. Since I’m doing the actual touching part the right way, I know it has to be something about my mindset. What am I doing wrong?
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ARIES.
(March 20 - April 19):
You’re more capable than you know, but you can’t wait for others to recognize that. Advertise yourself shamelessly. You’ll find buyers.TAURUS.
(April 20 - May 20):
Now that you see a problem’s complexity, you can approach it with thinking cap in hand. People realize they should have kept you better informed. Read more
It’s no secret that I love the Real Housewives. In fact, some of my best friends are former Housewives. (Hi, Jill!) The Real Housewives of the OC is on now and I’m predictably hooked. There are so many fascinating relationship dynamics that I’ll try and dissect in future posts, but what I wanted to focus on today is the Brooks and Vicki stuff. For those not watching, Brooks is Vicki’s boyfriend and hasn’t had a very easy entry into Vicki’s group of Real Housewives friends for a variety of reasons. Read more
ARIES.
(March 20 - April 19):
A financial matter promises to get nastier before it gets better. You’re in the right and need to stay the course. Rest assured that you will eventually prevail.TAURUS.
(April 20 - May 20):
A partner or associate may not be as self-sacrificing as you. This gets you to reconsider that noble gesture you were thinking about making today. Read more
When you're newly dating your boo, it seems like everyone and their mother feels like it’s their cue to ask you super annoying and very intrusive questions. "Have you decided to be monogamous?" "Is he the one?" "Have you said the L-word yet?" "When can I meet him?" You know these questions only come from a good place, but the thing about good places is that they’re often pretty annoying places, too! So, here are three ways to shut down your well-meaning friends and family members who won’t stop asking about your relationship without insulting them.
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