Megan Koester
Funny Dude Guy Branum Talks About the Future of Gay Comedy
Guy Branum is one of the funniest comedians I know. He also happens to be gay. I talked with him about the state of gay comedy and the ways queerness plays into his jokes.
I Love Men Because I Hate Myself
One woman's typical odyssey of bad boyfriends, anorexia, and feeling uncomfortable around men.
What I Learned at a 'Fifty Shades of Grey'–Inspired Sex Expo
You can find examples of true love anywhere, even at a workshop dedicated to teaching older couples paint-by-numbers BDSM.
My Brief Foray into Lesbian Speed Dating
I'd never been on a date with a woman before, I hate people, and I hate talking to people—what could possibly go wrong?
Friday Night in Universal CityWalk
The sterile shopping promenade is "located in the Entertainment Capital of LA, Universal Studios Hollywood."
National Singles Day Is the Saddest Holiday of All Time
I went to a rally in West Hollywood for single people and felt more lonely than empowered.
Why You Shouldn’t Marry Someone You Met on the Internet
I married someone to fill a void in my life, and he just made that void larger until I was finally strong enough to leave.
I Was a Feminist Victim of Domestic Violence
I always fancied myself a strong, independent woman, but after I wound up in an unhealthy, violent relationship that lasted for multiple years, I realized abuse can happen to anyone.
On Moving, and the Shit You Take with You
Moving to a new apartment makes you realize that, even though you got a new place, you're still filling it with the same old shit.
Brandon Wardell Is a 22-Year-Old Comic Who's Already Done an Album with Bob Odenkirk
I talked to the wunderkind stand-up about touring with Odenkirk, his love for Drake, and why he doesn't like "Michael Cera–ass fuckboys."
Mike Nichols Was One of the Good Ones
More and more of our comedy legends have been revealed to be monsters. Mike Nichols, however, wasn't—at least, I hope he wasn't. Because if he were, we'd have no heroes left.