“Doing the (Post-Divorce) Deed ,” Sirens Magazine, November, 2009.

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Sex as you know it could be forever altered—and for the better. Like with any uncharted territory, there will, of course, be a few surprises along the way. And though these surprises are part of the fun, it can’t hurt to have some idea of what you’re getting yourself into once you put yourself back on the market.

“Girls Rule: Women’s Colleges Remain a Viable Option,” My College Guide, 2010 edition.

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Unfortunately, due in part to their origins, women’s colleges still contend with misperceptions and stereotypes. “Some people perceive us as a finishing school for ‘rich white girls,’” says Ken Huus, dean of admissions at Sweet Briar College. “That couldn’t be further from the truth. Students have the full college experience here, from serious academics to extracurriculars to social activities.”

“Give It Up for Masturbation,” Sirens Magazine, July, 2009.

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Even with our girlfriends we don’t go there. A woman will spill every detail about the mind-blowing sex she had the night before, but the out-of-this-world orgasm she gave herself? Not a word. Though this could also be because she’s not having them: According to a recent study conducted by sociologists at the University of Chicago, only 38 percent of women reported masturbating during the previous 12 months (compared to 61 percent of men).

What gives, ladies? Taboo or not, masturbating is just about the best thing you can do for your sex life, not to mention your overall health and mood. If you’re among the majority of women who haven’t flown solo lately, it’s time to take the plane out for a spin. For those of you who’ve mastered the art of self-love—just as with sex—you can always benefit from trying something new.

“Babysitter, PhD,” Sirens Magazine, March, 2009.

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Levy’s story is no doubt a familiar one (cue Debbie Downer sound effects): the unexpected layoff; the long lines at the unemployment office; the job search that feels futile in this economy. If you haven’t been laid off yourself, you have a few friends who have been. Or will be.

While a layoff is difficult for everyone, for successful women who take pride in their independence, women who’ve busted their butts to build and nurture a career—often at the expense of social, romantic, or family lives—it can be brutal. For a lucky few, a job loss may simply mean trading out Starbucks coffee for Dunkin Donuts’; but for most, it requires an entire lifestyle overhaul.

“Fire Me the Right Way,” The Weekly Dig, December 10, 2008.

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Unfortunately, many companies are new to the mass-firing scene. Nonprofits, for example, known for their touchy-feely handling of employees, have no idea how to manage their new responsibilities—which is why a few “don'ts” may help guide them as they continue to crush hopes and dreams.

For starters, don't lay employees off on a national holiday. Or, say, Election Day. On November 4th, the agency I worked for announced that they might have to/probably would be eliminating half the staff. Talk about a buzz kill. Let's just say that there were two reasons I drank an entire bottle of champagne on election night.

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But before you let cost discourage you from applying to the school of your dreams, you should know that there is more than $130 billion in federal aid available to students, in the form of grants, federal loans, work-study funds, and education tax credits and deductions. With help from the federal government, as well as aid from state governments, private sources and merit scholarships, it is possible to afford the college of your choice. But how? Where do you even begin?

“She’s a Baby, Not a Purse,” The Weekly Dig, March 5, 2008.

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It's no secret that Hollywood now treats babies like accessories, things to be used and flaunted. Popular magazines have replaced celebrity fashion reports with "baby bump" sightings, substituting one fad for another. But I assumed that here in the land of real folk, where we shop at Target and eat bread products, a baby isn't a cuddly toy. In our world, babies are people with personalities, attached to parents and family and friends, all of whom would give an arm to ensure the child's happiness and well-being. Or so I thought.

“When He’s the One with the ‘Headache’”: Should we be surprised when men say no?” Sirens Magazine, November 2007.

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When I described my problem to my 25-year-old brother, he insisted that Alexander wasn’t normal. “Guys want sex,” he told me. My friends, both male and female, offered other opinions: He’s holding out so that you want it more; he’s sleeping with someone else. But ultimately the analysis returned to: He’s weird.

Though I tended to agree, I couldn’t help but wonder if I was doing Alexander a disservice. Just because most men would give their left nut for regular sex with an attractive woman, or so I’ve been told, didn’t necessarily mean that there was something wrong with Alexander. Right?