There is this very specific feeling of confidence you get when you realize you hold the power to never chase a man again. Let them wonder. And, for the record, I did not always understand this. I wouldn’t call my actions immoral, but I was deeply committed to the bit. It took me a while…
The worst has happened to you. After a period of platonic bliss, your friend has procured the dreaded significant other. Now, like the rusty pair of training wheels on a child’s bicycle, you find yourself useless. Unnecessary. Redundant, even. Not if you play your cards right. The trick to third-wheeling is mindset. Objectively, being the…
I never envisioned myself in a long-distance relationship, especially in my first one. I’ll say what everyone else says about long-distance: it’s hard, and it’s an adjustment. There are days when it is manageable and some days when it’s absolute hell. I miss the little things about being close to someone. Having random little conversations…
Thamnophis saurita – The Ribbon Snake – is a common species of garter snake common near bodies of water in the Eastern United Ssssstates. Sorry, but you know the rules: one visual pun per article. Regardless of syllable tomfoolery, the Ribbon Snake is on the cuter side of the snake family, with its bright colors,…
As long as I’ve been old enough to date, I can remember my mom telling me, “Don’t give it up too easily” and advising me to “leave them wanting more” when it comes to guys. A younger version of myself thought she was old-fashioned for saying these things to me. I sit here at 21…
Procyon lotor—the raccoon—is a mid-size mammal native to North America. The raccoon has expanded its range due to human activity in several ways. As a result of intentional introductions gone awry, the raccoon has become quite the nuisance and invasive species in parts of Europe. In a similar situation, the successful and culturally impactful 1997…
Talking about sex at school has always been taboo. Whether it be giggles in the back of the classroom during a health lesson, or the crowd who attends URI Sex Toy Bingo as a joke, the edge of discomfort has kept its grip on us into adulthood. “Sex and the Cigar” was revamped last semester…
Pandion haliaetus–the osprey–is a large bird of prey with a worldwide distribution. These notorious piscivores are experts at catching fish, hovering up to 40 meters above the water before locking eyes and locking in, plunging into the brine. It is estimated that about 99% of an osprey’s diet is fish, which puts even the most…
The angles are horrible. Someone is always cold. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Shower sex has reputation issues. People may call it impractical or put it in the same category as sex on the beach, which is debatable. But with a towel in hand, I am here to defend it. When the…
Gallus gallus domesticus–the chicken–is the domesticated subspecies of the wild red jungle fowl native to Southeast Asia. Some estimate that humans first domesticated the red jungle fowl over 8,000 years ago. Once people noticed that, when there’s an excess of food, chickens turn their reproductive cycle upside down and start producing a ton of eggs….