Local Hipsters Advocate Self-Love Healing

Just a bit of advice from our betters . . .

Of course we have sympathy for anybody who has endured real trauma . . . But this advice column is all over the place and mixes cheeky alone-time-fun with the push for victims rights in a report that's more confusing than dating any woman in her 20s.

Here's one of the better passages . . .

"We endorse masturbation at The Pitch. In all seriousness, though, masturbating can help you refamiliarize yourself with your body and learn what pleases you. Plus, with a clitoral-stimulating vibrator, you can orgasm away your tension within minutes, compared to fumbling around with a partner for what may feel like hours. This technology is incredible and highly recommended."

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Reclaiming Romance: Embracing sensuality after experiencing trauma

Roe vs. Wade reproductive rights protest in June 2022. // Photo by Jim Nimmo Self-love-or lack thereof-is learned. Learning to let go of shame and embrace pleasure again after experiencing intimate partner violence-or any kind of traumatic relationship-is a process that looks different for everyone.