So, it’s Valentine’s Day, a made up day to commercialize love. It’s probably no one’s favorite day, although I do know a few people who very wisely chose February 14th as their wedding date, meaning they can truly celebrate their relationship on a day that seems to guilt us all: Either you’re supposed to show … Continue reading
This morning, I came across a somewhat defensive but nonetheless thoughtful essay on maintaining one’s celibacy (i.e. virginity) into middle age. As might be predicted, the piece was written by a woman, and she draws the connection between feminist and misogynist ideologues who preach the gospel of “sex positivity” couched in promiscuity. While I do … Continue reading
