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All tagged sex

Dec 2
Dec 2 Corporal

Today, he said, we will not have sex, and I was pleased and released and buried my face in his sanctioned holiday. [CW: Sexual Abuse]

Nov 4
Nov 4 Swipe Wrong

Erica Sharlette

Here she was, waiting for the guy she swiped right on, who responded in kind. Neither believed an app existed for the non-able-bodied starving for physical contact.

Aug 25
Aug 25 End

Elizabeth McGovern

I wanted forever. You thought you wanted forever.

Jan 25
Jan 25 See You Soon

Rachel A.G. Gilman

After he reloops his belt, he holds me, asking about my plans for the day, about seeing me again. I sigh and say, "I don't really believe you."

Dec 2 Dec 2 Corporal

Nov 4 Nov 4 Swipe Wrong

Aug 25 Aug 25 End

Jan 25 Jan 25 See You Soon

Dec 2
Dec 2 Corporal

Nov 4
Nov 4 Swipe Wrong

Aug 25
Aug 25 End

Jan 25
Jan 25 See You Soon