Oct 9, 20194 minConfessions of a Binge Eater“What’s the difference between being a foodie and binge eating?” my friend asked me. "Well," I said, " The difference is that I’m not a foodie and I don’t re...
Oct 6, 20195 minHe told Me I was the The Ugly FriendWhen I was eighteen someone told me I was the ugly friend. Just like that. I don’t know why he said it. Maybe he was cruel. Maybe he believed it and wanted t...
Oct 2, 20194 minSomeone is Waiting for You TooI was dating someone recently. Now I'm not. I'm sad but not as sad as I could be. I'm used to it by now. I’ve spent the majority of my life sleeping alone, s...
Sep 28, 20195 minA Letter to Myself at 21Hey Girl, You look good. You don't think so, but trust me, you're lookin' real fly. We're turning 31 next week and I've been thinking about you a lot lately....
Aug 23, 20197 min How My Fear of STD's Almost Ruined My LifeWhen people hear that you wrote a book about sex, they assume it's about fetishes, BDSM classes, and raunchy boning, and yes, while that's a part of it, the ...
Jul 3, 20194 minYou're Not AloneWhen I was eleven, I was short and fat. A girl in my math class told me I smelled. That was the year people realized what popularity was. Some kids were deem...
Mar 7, 20193 minI Write about SEX.Hi. My name is Olive and I write about sex. Not always. Not often. But occasionally. More frequently than most people. Sometimes comedically. Last week I wro...
Feb 3, 20193 minShowing Up on ValentinesI’ve loved Valentine’s Day for as long as I can remember. In fact, it’s my favorite holiday. When I think of February 14th I’m reminded of all the years I sp...
Feb 1, 20193 minProtecting your Heart is Keeping you Single“Don’t text him. You don’t want to invest in him if he’s not invested in you. You gotta protect your heart,” my well-intentioned friend Abby offered while sl...
Oct 28, 20182 minSpoken Word: Broken People Break Other PeopleIt was February and I was smiling because I was thinking of you. And you were sad because you were thinking of her. That pretty much set the tone for how it w...
Sep 23, 20185 minOlive Performs at the Sexting AFOlive Persimmon performs at the Sexting AF. I Talk Dirty: I talk dirty. In bed and online and if you know me, it’s no surprise. Because you know, that guy, J...
Sep 13, 20183 minWHAT I WOULD TELL MY 14-YEAR-OLD SELF: WHAT I WOULD TELL MY 14-YEAR-OLD SELF: 1. Hair doesn’t grow all the way up the penis (Chewbacca-style). Pay more attention in Sex-ed. If you don’t, you’re go...
Aug 15, 20182 minYour Vagina is Not a Gateway to Narnia: A Letter to MyselfDear Olive, This is your older/wiser self writing you from one week in the future. Growing up is all about learning and reflecting on your past mistakes. So,...
Aug 10, 20183 minA Woman on the ProwlI wanted to make out with someone. An ex. A hot guy at the bar. I didn’t care. I needed to feel lips on mine. Ever since Jason and I broke up (more about tha...
Jul 29, 20183 minHow to Add Sex Toys in the Bedroom“Why use sex toys?” our amazing Sex Educator, Laura Delarato, begins. She’s cracking jokes and making sure everyone feels comfortable. It’s 9:00 pm on a Wedn...
Jun 1, 20182 min50 Shades of GentleIt’s a tale as old as time, passed down from men to boys. “Nice guys finish last.” The popularity of “50 Shades of Grey” has complicated this issue even more...
May 23, 20182 minAm I a Real Person?DO I even exist? Lately people have been uncertain if I am a person. It all started last Tuesday when my friend wanted me to review her podcast on iTunes. To...
May 3, 20181 minI Indulged My Friend's Tickling Fetish...“I have a bunch of weapons if you want to use them,” Ryan said, reaching inside the black drawstring bag. He pulled out a hairbrush. “Weaponry” in the world ...
Apr 16, 20183 minDenial Doesn't Work in ArtIn my last post I stated boldly that I wanted to kiss someone and I didn’t care who it was. I also brought up deli meat and confessed to being a huge creep o...
Feb 22, 20182 minPeople Are Complex (So Are You)Five attractive female butts are staring at me from my computer screen. I’m looking at the photos we’re going to use to rebrand this very website and also th...
