Shayla - xoJane

He Was Cool In Real Life, But I Wanted To Punch His Internet Self In The Throat

Shayla — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0400

When Ricky and I hung out, he showed absolutely no indication of the narcissistic douchebag he was online.

I Got Dehydration-Shamed By My Gynecologist And Now I Have To, UGH, Drink Water

Shayla — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400

I was dehydration-shamed by my gynecologist during my exam a few weeks ago.

I'm A Mushy Weenie When I'm In Love But Don't You Dare Tell My Friends

Shayla — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400

It’s just that being in love brings out completely different sides of ourselves, sides that are completely opposite from the selves we are when we are around one another.

I Have No Earthly Idea What My Boyfriend’s Astrological Sign Is

Shayla — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0400

Here I am, three years into a relationship with The Boyfriend, being totally unaware about his sign, or his moons, or his elements, or any of that stuff.

Why Saying I Look "Mixed" Isn't A Compliment

Shayla — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0400

There’s one line that I’ve always found particularly interesting:"You’re so pretty. You look mixed."

I’m Sexually Attracted To A Man I Knew As A Boy And I Don’t Feel That Dirty About It

Shayla — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:00 -0400

Wanting to bone a guy I’ve seen trick or treating? That was a bit too pervy even for me.

Why I Don’t Need A Man To Do Man Stuff For Me

Shayla — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500

I actually like doing "man" chores, though that never ever occurs to anyone.

Lena Dunham Tweeted Me And It Was A Big Deal And Now All I Wanna Do Is Watch "The Walking Dead" On Netflix

Shayla — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500

I consider myself actively anti-racism, sexism, homophobia, etc., etc. When someone says something in my presence that is effectively “-ist” in any way, they are immediately put in check.

Why It's NEVER OK For White People (Including Lisa Lampanelli) To Use The N-Word

Shayla — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Being called the n-word made me feel like I was the lowest, most despicable piece of matter on this planet.

My Relationship Isn't Secret, It's Private

Shayla — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0500

My boyfriend doesn’t come up very often In Real Life either, because I don’t volunteer any information about him. Instead, I wait for the opportunity to present itself.

Seriously What Do Grown Ups Do For Fun?

Shayla — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500

Is there a happy medium between the fun of dancing on top of the bar until 4am and the mild delight of streaming a weekend long "Saved By The Bell" marathon?

I’ve Stopped Gagging At The Photos Of Your Babies. Help!

Shayla — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0500

None of your babies are that cute. Yeah, I said it.

It Took More Than Two Years But I Finally Ate Something Gross In Front Of My Boyfriend

Shayla — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0500

And it’s not just what I eat that I’m self-conscious about. I’m self-conscious about the way I eat, too.

It May Make Me a Slut-Shamer, But I Couldn't Deal With His "Number"

Shayla — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0500

It felt like worms were slivering over my entire body, but mostly, inside of my vagina.

Don't Dream-Shame Me, Bro: In Defense of Dreaming Small

Shayla — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:30:00 -0500

"You know, you should try to develop your own television show!" my well-meaning, big-dreaming friends say. "I could totally see you having a series on HBO!"

What To Do When Your Partner's Family Loves Drama

Shayla — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0500

There are fist fights, lawsuits, blackmail, drug tests, threats of violence, court cases, and police involvement. All of this impressively crammed into the span of less than a month.

Well Excuuuuse Me If My Depression Irritates You

Shayla — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0500

They’re frustrated because the normal me is funny and talkative and entertaining -- and generally fucking awesome -- and right now I’m just pathetic and not living up to any of those expectations.

I Think I Miss My Stalker

Shayla — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400

When I realized a few months ago that I hadn't heard from him in a while, instead of elation I felt disappointment.

Can We Leave Photos Of My Pubescent Self Off The Internets Please?

Shayla — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:00 -0400

I just don’t like people seeing me at my worst physical self, no matter how young I was or how effectively I have managed to evolve beyond it.

Trying To Comfort My Friends Makes Me Even More Awkward Than Usual

Shayla — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:30:00 -0400

Terminal illness requires a level of seriousness that I’m not naturally capable of.