— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty Images Last night I had a sex dream about my best friend’s husband. It was very unexpected for numerous reasons. 1. I would never do that to my friend; 2. I don’t find him attractive (or do I?!?); 3. It was entirely pleasant and non-erotic. I mean it when I...
It is not in our nature to honor our parents when we’re teens. Or even pre-teens, come to think of it. Which is totally fine and really just a step into the very necessary process of growing up and out, becoming individuals instead of an extension of the family. That means eschewing even the best...
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock Two years ago it would have been a nonsense word, but now romantasy is its own best-selling genre. And while we’ve all heard of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, there are several other writers making their way to prominence, including Kerri Maniscalco. She has written 10 books...
In typical ‘90s kid fashion, I grew up keeping a diary of my deepest thoughts, fears, and dreams. And, in continuing that millennial stereotype, I also grew up with the nagging fear that my parents would one day invade my privacy and read my diary. Now, as an adult and parent myself, my thoughts on...