Anonymous
My Ex-Boyfriend Was My Rapist
He raped me throughout at the relationship. At the time, I shrouded it in excuses to escape from the reality of what was happening, but my own confusion over what constituted "real" rape reflected a much wider issue.
Sex, Drugs and Luxury: The Life of a Hotel Bellboy
There's a lot more to being a bellboy than lugging people's bags up flights of stairs.
My Fear of Vomit: The Nightmare of Living with Emetophobia
The one thought that completely invades my brain when I'm awake (and even, at times, in my sleep) is: "Will I vomit today?"
Where Did My OCD Come From?
There's always been a big part of me that wanted to believe that OCD is genetic, that my mum's DNA – rather than her behaviour – gave me OCD. But I've realised that pointing the finger isn't that important when you want to get well.
I Slept with My Boss and All I Got Were These Lousy STDs
After our workplace tryst, I had to tell the man who signed my paycheques that he had nearly killed my vagina.
I Confronted My Rapist by Text Message
He asked for my forgiveness and I said "OK," but it wasn't OK.
I Was a 'Next Top Model' Contestant and It Was Depressing
Here are some of the lame things I learnt while competing in the show.
The Inconveniences of Being a Parisian Swinger
This lifestyle choice has allowed me to discover many things about myself and others, but it's also led to many moments of embarrassment, shame and pain. Here's a list of those.
What I Learned as a Single Woman Dating Married Men Online
Everyone lies and many of the men are desperate creeps, but for single women it's an easy way to go on expensive dates without worrying about commitment.
Rape Happens in Gay Relationships Too
Gay or straight, relationship or no relationship, context is completely irrelevant if you've said "no". But that doesn't mean I'm not scared of the police taking me seriously as a gay man.
I Slept with My School Teacher and It Was Great – But the Aftermath Was Terrible
He got me drunk in a Wetherspoons and then broke my teenaged heart.
I Slept with My School Teacher and It Sucked
What started out as a fantasy straight out of a teen sex comedy became an uncomfortable experience that taught me more than I wanted to know about cruelty, desire and power.