Jules Fortman
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Modern feminist making moves one pink hat at a time.
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5 Lessons Everyone Could Learn from RuPaul's Drag Race. Top Story - June 2021.
I still remember the very first time I stumbled onto an episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Right before my eyes, I saw men transform into women, then lip-sync better than Ashley Simpson pre-SNL. The energy, the excitement, the pure passion was indescribable. My jaw hit the floor and this show changed my life forever. As a graduate student studying feminist literature, I wondered, “How can these men perform the female gender so well?” Needless to say, I was hooked—but I had no idea how hooked I would become.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Pride
Sex Positivity is Self Positivity: Here’s Why You Should Consider It. Top Story - May 2021. Created with: LELO.
My very best friend is a firecracker. She is bold, she is honest, she is brave, and she is perhaps the truest person I have ever met. People are immediately drawn to her— even if her candor is initially a bit intimidating.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Filthy
How LELO ENIGMA Changed My Sex Life. Created with: LELO.
When my partner and I started dating, the sex was great— or at least I thought it was. Maybe it was the intrigue, maybe it was sheer attraction, but I constantly found myself daydreaming about our Saturday night hookups.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Filthy
How My Boyfriend and I are Squeezing Together this Valentine's Day. Top Story - February 2021. Created with: INTIMINA.
I have spent roughly 90% of this past year with my boyfriend -- and that is not an exaggeration. That’s all straight, uninterrupted time where we have been in each other’s presence, with the few exceptions where we make it a point to spend time alone. While some couples see the upcoming holiday of love as just another day, Jack and I are more excited than ever, because we have something special planned.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Filthy
How I Achieved Radiant Skin — And It Isn’t A Skincare Routine. Top Story - February 2021. Created with: LELO.
As much as I like to pretend otherwise, I have quite the type-A personality. I set bars only so that I can break past them; my calendar is color-coded with eight variations of the rainbow; I never say no to a new opportunity.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Filthy
How to Make Your Period a Little More Tolerable. Top Story - December 2020. Created with: INTIMINA.
When I was fifteen, my periods were unimaginably painful. Once a month, I was bedridden for days, barely able to leave the fetal position. My gynecologist tested me for PCOS and other ailments, but couldn’t find the cause. With no clear diagnosis, she ultimately prescribed me birth control to mask my symptoms; while it was enough to help me get out of bed on those mornings, I knew I would need more if I didn’t want to waste a quarter of my life in discomfort.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Viva
How the LELO Sila Has Changed My Confidence
I love orgasms just as much as the next person, but more importantly, I think there is something powerful about knowing your body and how it works best. While my sexual journey to the “Big O” wasn’t a clear and straight path, I have come to find exactly what works for me at this point in my life — and what really works is my mind-blowing experience with the LELO Sila. Trust me, you won’t want to skip this.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Filthy
5 Things You Should Know During Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Created with: INTIMINA.
Sometimes the things that are the hardest to talk about are the most important conversations for us to have. Unsurprisingly, cancer is one of those often-avoided topics. Discussions about cancer can be uncomfortable, unsettling, or sad. However, sharing information, offering support, and promoting community make these conversations invaluable.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Viva
