By Candy Marcum Don’t allow possessive pal to guilt-trip you into becoming her caregiver Dear Candy, Lynne and I grew up together as best friends. Our families were close. We shared holidays, traveled and attended college together. She’s loyal, trustworthy and dependable. Here’s the problem: I’m her only friend. Her entire need for entertainment and [...]
Dear Candy, Since most of my family knows I’m in a same-sex relationship, I consider myself out. But I’ve never had The Big Talk with my conservative boss. At work, I still refer to my husband as my “roommate.” I feel like I’m ready to be out at work, but I need help: How can [...]
Helpful hints about dining at the backdoor bakery Dear Jen, Can you get intestinal parasites from anal-oral play? I enjoy both giving and receiving. But sometimes, I’m a little shy fearing of picking up some nasty stuff. Is this an anal-phobic myth or a reasonable concern? Got a Bug Up My Butt Dear Bug, If [...]
Newbies need friends to help navigate unfamiliar territory Dear Candy, I recently left a heterosexual marriage of 25 years after I met a woman who truly attracted me. Although she seemed to care about me, it didn’t work out. However, this brief romance convinced me that I’m lesbian. My question is how to get started [...]
By Jen Sincero Is that a pebble in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Dear Jen, So many sexperts in the straight world say that size doesn’t matter. As a minimally endowed gay man, I can tell you that, in the queer world, size counts. A lot. I compensate for my [...]
Cherished friendships are easier to repair than replace Dear Candy, One of my best friends recently stopped talking to me. I have known her since elementary school. We shared the same friends and hung out constantly. Now that we’re not talking, our mutual friends have stopped calling me. They were the only social group I [...]
By Candy Marcum – Counselor’s Corner When they aren’t worth it, maybe it’s time to reprioritize your friendship Dear Candy, I enjoy your column and hope you can help resolve this one. A few weeks ago, my boyfriend and I accepted an invitation to a New Year’s football party. The day before, our host called [...]
By Jen Sincero – Sex Expert Trying to avoid phonies while cruising the Internet? Before you waste a tank of gas, ask for specifics Dear Jen, I’m having a problem with the guys I’m meeting online. I’m just looking to get laid, but am getting discouraged because of all the lying. If I meet one [...]
By Candy Marcum Counselor’s Corner Dear Candy, So my date and I were at the Magnolia enjoying “Brokeback Mountain.” Halfway through, the guy on the other side of me slid his hand from the armrest to my thigh. I froze and kept my eyes glued on the screen while the guy advanced to my package. [...]
By Candy Marcum Got the hots for married muscle? Can you say, “‘needless drama workout’? Dear Candy, So I’m on the treadmill at the gym when I notice in the mirror that a really hot guy keeps checking out my “form.” I have seen him around, but more than once I’ve overheard him talking to [...]
