janparviainen Already when I was young, I learned that nothing makes sex better than when your partner looks you straight in the eyes and says, “I love you.” The incredible feeling that comes from that is truly beyond words. It lifts sex to entirely new dimensions and makes it so much better. For decades I’ve thought … Read more
For a long time, scientists have had a consensus that the brain develops until about the age of 25. Now this belief has been proven wrong. Recent MRI studies have revealed an intriguing phenomenon: in some people, the brain can continue to develop for years, even decades later. What is peculiar here is that this … Read more
Once, with my girlfriend (about 20 years ago), we were about to have sex. We were already naked in bed, kissing, the foreplay was done, and we were ready to go — when I remembered that the condoms were in the bathroom. I went to get them, and then thought I’d grab a drink from … Read more
Could you forgive, if one day you came too early home, and surprised your partner red handed in your own bed? Happened to me once, except that I was the one who was cheating. We had talked about it, agreed exact rules what can be done and what not, so there was no excuse. But … Read more
You’ve probably heard that if you go on a date and don’t really feel a spark, it’s polite to say, “You’re not my type” so you don’t hurt the other person’s feelings. Doesn’t work. I once went on a blind date—my friend talked me into meeting his sister. At the end of the date, the … Read more
My expectations weren’t high. They never are, these days. But still, I had that tiny flicker of hope, the same pathetic flame that keeps moths frying themselves on lightbulbs. I shaved, splashed on some aftershave that expired sometime during the Obama administration, and combed my hair in a way I imagined said: distinguished gentleman rather … Read more
Chapter One: The Note on the Fridge Every memoir starts with a tragedy. Some start with war, some with famine, some with fathers who were too drunk to remember their children’s birthdays. Mine started with a Post-it note stuck on the fridge. “I’m leaving.” That’s all it said. Two words. My wife, partner of twenty … Read more
Here’s how it works: when she wants to eat at a fancy restaurant, I take her—and I pay. When she wants new clothes, we go shopping together—and I pay. When she wants a vacation in Italy, we go together—and I pay. It’s just like being married—except I actually get sex!
My good friend John went on a date with a lady. John is a gentleman, so he paid for the coffee and pastries. On the second date, they went out to eat, and again John picked up the tab. The woman thanked him and said that next time, she would pay. For the third date, … Read more
Something curious happened over the weekend. I was out shopping when I ran into a rather stunning-looking woman. Long hair, long legs, ample bosom—truly the epitome of sexy. I just had to go talk to her. Turned out she had a great sense of humor too, laughed at my very first joke. We ended up … Read more
