OUR Journal
A glimpse into modern intimacy. Writings on intimacy in arts, culture, relationships, science and history. A deep dive, a subtle note, a conversation, history learned, advice spoken.
Entries
My p**** isn’t listening: understanding arousal
When you think you should be aroused versus when you actually are can vary.
My Accidentally Celibate Summer
Like does my summer even qualify as brat if I didn’t get laid?
How to Lose a Person in 10 Days (Without Losing Yourself)
We’ve been marinating in the broth of patriarchy, steeped in the notion that love means losing yourself. What gives?
How Lana Del Rey Ruined My Vagina
Lana Del Rey once said: “my pussy tastes likePepsi Cola,” and I said, “challenge accepted.”
I brought my partner to an orgy to connect, but had a personal awakening instead
25 JULY 2024 EMMA COLANGELO Chloe sat on the bed in the center of the room with all of us surrounding her: “My desires are for...
Giving head like you mean it
18 JULY 2024 EMMA COLANGELO I walked with my mother through the deli section as I sucked the living soul out of the girthiest half sour...
Is there something wrong with me if I don’t want sex all the time?
Understanding desire, and why getting turned on isn’t so spontaneous after all.
Why modern attachment feels more like obsession
The psychological phenomenon often confused for an intensely passionate love story.