Alison Stevenson
Dancing in a Body-Positive Strip Show Taught Me How to be Fat and Sexy
Growing up, I always felt sexiness was something reserved for thin people. Stripping helped change that.
I Tried to Replace Men with ‘Clit Sucking’ Sex Toys
They ended up being kinda painful, and one of them made me pee.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Being Single
National Singles Day is this weekend. I'll definitely be celebrating.
Standup Comedians Explain Why Louis C.K.'s Return Was So Infuriating
"Believe women, cool. But actually care about women?"
I Rewatched 'Safe Haven' to Figure Out Why Nicholas Sparks Sucks so Bad
If a love story like the one depicted in the film happened to me, I’d consider it a legitimate nightmare.
Comedians Explain Why Hannah Gadsby's 'Nanette' Is So Groundbreaking
The Netflix special questioned the nature of standup as an art form, forcing many people to ask themselves uncomfortable questions.
I Asked Friends, Family, and Exes to Tell Me WTF Is Wrong with Me
I was recently ghosted by yet another guy. It got me to thinking that maybe I'm the problem?
How to Have a Hot Dinner Date with Yourself
Why go through the experience of an awkward first date, worrying about whether or not your suitor might be a serial killer when you can date yourself? Who says you can't have a romantic meal all alone?
Choking Me During Sex Without Consent Is Assault
In my early 20s, aggressive sex became the norm in my world, and I was too afraid to speak up about it. Not anymore.
I Spent an Entire Day in a Mall Food Court
Breakfast, lunch and dinner inside the belly of America's disappearing mall culture.
I Tried to Give Up Men for a Month
People always say you find love when you stop looking for it. So I stopped.
I Ate Lunch at the Original Taco Bell
My pilgrimage to Tito's Tacos, the LA institution that's considered a prelude to Taco Bell, was a surprising experience filled with hard-shelled tacos.