Sleeping in My Clothes: Holding Tight to Impetuous Youth
I woke up this morning in my hotel room wearing a bra and beautiful purple flowered Rachel Roy dress, one that always makes me feel beautiful and yields compliments. It’s[…]
Author: Rachel Kramer Bussel
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Confessions of a Hopeful Hoarder
I love my stuff — my books, my clothes, my jewelry, my art, my notebooks, my giant Hello Kitty pillow that I snuggle up to at night (even though I’m[…]
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Rachel’s Note: What Embarrasses This Erotica Writer?
Our guest editor this week is erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel You might think someone who writes about sex for a living wouldn’t be prone to blushing, but[…]
50 Shades of Sexy X-Mas Gifts
Whether shopping for a friend, a lover or yourself, these fun gifts are both sweet (sometimes literally) and sexy, plus they work for anyone who could use a little pampering[…]
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How a Dresses-Only Girl Learned to Love Jeans
Making grand, public pronouncements is often a surefire way for me to get the universe to tell me exactly how wrong I am. This was the case when I declared[…]
Why My Cleavage is My Ultimate Accessory
In high school, my friend Steve nicknamed me “Cleavage.” Or, more accurately, “CLEEE-VAGE,” which he shouted down the hallway or across the cafeteria in his deep, booming voice. Sometimes he’d[…]
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Gifts that Scream “I’m Ready for Action” (Like, Now?)
Who wouldn’t prefer a sex toy over a sweater? While there are a seemingly infinite number of toys and other erotic gifts out there, I’ve narrowed it down to five[…]
Going Solo: Spending My 38th Birthday Alone in Albuquerque
This Sunday, I’ll be turning 38. And I’ll be spending it in a city I’ve never visited: Albuquerque, New Mexico. I’ll be traveling by myself, and that’s exactly what I[…]
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Why FOMO Made Me Move to New Jersey
Fear of missing out — aka FOMO* — made me move to New Jersey, that is. FOMO is a term coined by Dan Herman, to characterize the sense that, and[…]
What I Learned From My Stalker
I may have the word “open” tattooed on my back, but I consider myself overly cautious. By nature of being a sex writer, many people think I’ve offered myself up[…]
