The Setting When I was in ninth grade, my senior peer leader told me a story about having sex on a waterslide. Literally, going down a waterslide. In that moment, I was given the impression that this kind of sexual activity was relatively normal — maybe not for everyone, definitely not for
Sex
Can’t Bring ‘Em Home: Sex Slip-Ups Overseas
Travel makes everything more exciting. Even ordinary activities, such as getting lunch or taking public transportation, are more exciting when you’re traveling. You can feel the new culture surrounding everything you do. Of course, the adventure seeker’s dream is the abroad romance. But sometimes cultural differences make a romantic night
Dealing with the Stigma Behind STDs
I’m sitting in my dorm room when a facetime notification pops up on my computer. A friend from my native Vancouver is calling. I’m caught off-guard—she’s not one to reach out in such an impromptu fashion. I pick up. “Hello?” She sniffles. “Hey, Jill.” I can tell she’s crying. “What’s
Ordinary is No Less Extraordinary
The Student Life’s Sex Columnist wasn’t something I ever imagined I’d put on my resume. When I applied for a position this semester, I thought I’d ask to write a column about “campus culture,” something covering the antics of those living in Claremont. However, when I showed up to my interview with
A Retrospective on My Tinder Escapades
I have been on Tinder for pretty much my entire college career. I started in 2014, so I’ve got just about two years’ worth of Tinder-ing under my belt. I’ve probably met up with around 12 or 13 folks—mostly men—in that time, so I would say that I have a
Grindr-ella
When I was enduring post-breakup depression for the first time in high school, I did what any other gay guy would do––downloaded Grindr. Unbeknownst to me, I thought that apps such as these were for finding boyfriends, not for hooking up. After making my bio, it confused me to see
IUDs—IRL
As some of you may be aware, Donald Trump has been elected the next President of the United States. While this means a number of things, one major change that will likely come throughout the next four years is a more conservative take on reproductive rights (or lack thereof). Trump
When Your Sex Life Gets Sticky
Content Warning: This piece contains graphic language and description that might be considered vulgar and offensive to some. I’ve never been a fan of sticky messes; that's why I never eat with my hands or drink sugary beverages. When I first encountered semen, it disgusted me for the same reason. I never
Big Man on Campus: a Tour of My Pants
About two years ago, I was a prospective student visiting a college. Having been accepted to attend the diversity program, I found myself with 50 other students who were all invited to visit the college before our applications were due. By this point, it was about a year since I
Something New, Something Borrowed
The first time I had sex, it was with a senior CMC football player the first semester of my first year. I’m sure it’s not as funny to you all, given my pseudonym and that you don’t know me, but trust me–this was hilarious. He was the last character anyone would