Megan Koester
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."
How to Live Better Through Positive Existentialism
Questioning who you are, where you are, and why you're here is a necessity for sentience. Here's a primer to get you started.
Things I Learned About Pleasing a Woman from Legendary Porn Star Nina Hartley
After deciding to try to be a bisexual, I thought it was smart to take a class on how to properly operate the female body. Who better to learn from than Nina Hartley?
My Return to Therapy
I spend all day lying in bed with the curtains drawn; I can't name more than two things I'm good at doing. I know I'm depressed, and I'm finally starting to get some help.
I'm Trying to Be a Bisexual, But I'm Failing Miserably
I've always been attracted to women, and felt mostly homosexual. But if I was born this way, why am I so bad at it?
Those Olivia Wilde Breastfeeding Photos Are No Big Deal
Olivia Wilde posed for photos while breastfeeding her child in a new magazine spread. The internet is freaking out about her side-boob, but really, who cares?
How to Break Up with Someone Like a Decent Human Being
I just broke up with my best friend, a man I've shared the last half-decade of my life with. And yet, I don't hate him. It's odd, not hating him. Not only do I not hate him, I still love him (albeit non-romantically.) I still want him in my life.
How Train Travel Explains the Decline of American Culture
Traveling by train used to be a romantic experience. Now, it's exactly the opposite. Like the country it traverses, the train system is utilitarian, plastic, beige, and devoid of greater meaning.