Loose Threads, Vol. 10—Best of May ’09

Hey, Sock Heads. Apologies in advance to my international readers (what up, Elle?) but it’s still holiday season on this side of the globe. However, tomorrow is the last weekend of the month, which is when I do Loose Threads, my monthly recap of some of the best posts from the archives (aka the Sock Drawer).

I took a brief break from my turkey-induced coma and the day off to give you this Loose Threads post a day early. For this month’s edition I’m turning the calendar back to May ’09.

Most of the topics are evergreen so don’t feel scared to comment on an old post as I read and appreciate them all. As always, you can search my Sock Drawer at any time or go through the various sections below to see what discussions and topics you may have missed. There’s also the search engine at the top of the page where you can look for specific topics as well.

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Sincerely yours,

NWSO

Oh, and in case you missed it:

Vol. 1 /// Vol. 2 /// Vol. 3 /// Vol. 4 /// Vol. 5 /// Vol. 6 /// Vol. 7 /// Vol. 8 /// Vol. 9 ///

Things Men Don’t Understand About Women
After polling a bunch of my male friends, I came up with a list of things that the fellas don’t understand about the female species. Needless to say it sparked a big battle of the sexes. CLICK HERE to see if the guys won.

Would You Sign a Prenup? (The Divorce of Nas & Kelis)
When news of Nas and Kelis’ divorce came up and the huge amount of money she was asking for in spousal support, it lead to an interesting discussion about prenuptial agreements. CLICK HERE to share your thoughts.

Could You Sleep in a Bed Where Your Mate Cheated?
It takes a lot to forgive someone that’s broken your trust, but are there limitations for those that do forgive and forget? CLICK HERE for an interesting discussion on whether or not people are willing to sleep in the same bed where their mate had sex with someone else.

My First 100 Days in (Unemployment) Office
Back in January I became one of the millions of unemployed Americans. Here is where I recapped my first 100 days without a job and offered advice for others in the same predicament. CLICK HERE to read about my personal journey.

MILF Awards 2009 (Celebrity Crush Special Edition)
In “honor” of mother’s day, I decided to compile a list of hot celebrity moms. CLICK HERE to see who made my list and whether or not you agree with my picks.

Would You Date a Divorcee? (The Failed Marriage Stigma)
People tend to talk about love, marriage and even divorce, but rarely do we discuss what happens in the aftermath of all that. CLICK HERE for an honest discussion on the stigma associated with someone that’s divorced and how that affects their dating life.

Sadomasochistic Soliloquy (I F#cked Her With My Pen)
This was the post that started it all. This erotic and graphic poem was the beginning of what would become my award-winning series, Wet Wednesdays. If you’ve never read this post CLICK HERE now and catch up on some good writing.

Does Closure Make Breaking Up Easier?
Getting over someone is tough, and no matter how much you try sometimes you have to have one final conversation before really moving on. CLICK HERE to see if that actually works or not.

Things Women Don’t Understand About Men
Based on the battle of the sexes that sparked from the men’s list of things they don’t understand about women, I decided to hit the ladies up for their questions about men. Needless to say things got interesting. CLICK HERE to read.

Soundtrack to a Breakup (Part 3)
Breaking up is hard to do but sometimes a particular song can help you get through it all. CLICK HERE for a few songs that helped me deal with a bad breakup and might come in handy for yours.

Do Men Really Want to Marry Virgins? (The Purity Myth)
The common perception is that men want to marry a virgin. Well, I don’t buy into that old school of thinking. CLICK HERE to see why I, and quite a few other men, would much rather have a woman with a little more experience in the bedroom.

The Rape of Shaniqwa Jenkins (What Can You Do to Help?)
Rape is an ugly part of sex that a lot of people don’t like to discuss, but I’m not one of those people. Here, I open the dialogue for us to discuss this touchy subject. CLICK HERE to read.

Do You Ever Question Your Religion?
As kids we’re taught to believe in the tenets of the faith our parents raised us under. However, as time goes on and you develop your own outlook on the world those beliefs don’t always match up. CLICK HERE for an honest discussion about what happens when you begin to question your own religion.

Do You Use Condoms in Committed Relationships?

Call me crazy, but I don’t plan on having unprotected sex until I’m ready to have kids. That includes when I’m married. I’m just so used to wearing a condom that it’s become second nature, still, despite growing STD rates and unwanted pregnancies on the rise, people still have unprotected sex because they’re in a “committed” relationship. CLICK HERE to see why that might be a dumb move.