As a former Invisalign wearer, the intro made me laugh! And I have to add: when you remove your trays, you’re left with hard and sharp rocks of resin that have been installed on various teeth (similar to the brackets of braces). They can feel like little razors when exposed. Better to keep your trays on. 😂
Everything about it is as unsexy as you can imagine!
Oh my gosh yes those nubs are sharp and painful. Although bizarrely when I got mine off (I'm also a retired Invisalign wearer) I missed them for a few months...
Also a retired Invisalign wearer, still dedicated to my retainer. I don't remember those nubs being sharp on mine at all?? Thank you to my dentist I guess 😳 - MF
I (Aja) wish my friends and I talked more about sex.
May I venture a guess why?
For a younger single woman sex is about herself and finding what is pleasing to her. There can be lots of excitement and experimentation, this is entertaining to talk about!
In an older married woman, sex is more about the relationship and the couple. It’s intimate and doesn’t just belong to her. Pair that with the fact that years of experience has taught her EXACTLY what she likes and well, maybe that’s not very exciting to hear about over and over again.
I’m 45 and have a strong sex drive and a great sex life but don’t talk about it because a) it’s between my husband and me and b) frankly wouldn’t be that exciting to a listener.
If you are looking for great suggestions for the romance genre Katie @beachreadsandbubbly is fantastic. Her reviews are always thorough and she was who got me to give romance a chance a few years ago. I’ve been thrilled with the genre ever since!
One of my fave smart romances is Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld - a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I love Annabel Monaghan's books too - which I think of as "romance for moms!"
Aliza, am I immature for cackling when you wrote “Hard agree”? 🤣 This interview was fabulous, and obviously I’ll be reading Big Fan.
Aja, couldn’t agree more about the sex talk quieting down as we all get older. Not only is it a bummer from a juicy-conversation perspective, it’s such a missed opportunity—and that’s true whether our sex lives are amazing, neutral, or lackluster.
I mean, yes: there are awesome resources out there for anyone interested in human sexuality. But like…wouldn’t it be great to learn from each other’s experiences, too?!
As a former Invisalign wearer, the intro made me laugh! And I have to add: when you remove your trays, you’re left with hard and sharp rocks of resin that have been installed on various teeth (similar to the brackets of braces). They can feel like little razors when exposed. Better to keep your trays on. 😂
Everything about it is as unsexy as you can imagine!
Oh my gosh yes those nubs are sharp and painful. Although bizarrely when I got mine off (I'm also a retired Invisalign wearer) I missed them for a few months...
You had them too?! I definitely didn’t miss the attachments! 😂😂❤️
Oh wow thank you to MY dentist?!
Also a retired Invisalign wearer, still dedicated to my retainer. I don't remember those nubs being sharp on mine at all?? Thank you to my dentist I guess 😳 - MF
Yours weren’t sharp?! If I didn’t have my trays in, there was a chance I’d be bleeding! It made me an A+ Invisalign wearer. 😅
I (Aja) wish my friends and I talked more about sex.
May I venture a guess why?
For a younger single woman sex is about herself and finding what is pleasing to her. There can be lots of excitement and experimentation, this is entertaining to talk about!
In an older married woman, sex is more about the relationship and the couple. It’s intimate and doesn’t just belong to her. Pair that with the fact that years of experience has taught her EXACTLY what she likes and well, maybe that’s not very exciting to hear about over and over again.
I’m 45 and have a strong sex drive and a great sex life but don’t talk about it because a) it’s between my husband and me and b) frankly wouldn’t be that exciting to a listener.
I can definitely see that, Nona!
If you are looking for great suggestions for the romance genre Katie @beachreadsandbubbly is fantastic. Her reviews are always thorough and she was who got me to give romance a chance a few years ago. I’ve been thrilled with the genre ever since!
Amazing, just followed her — thank you for the rec!!
One of my fave smart romances is Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld - a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I love Annabel Monaghan's books too - which I think of as "romance for moms!"
I love one of Curtis’ other books Romantic Comedg!
Love everything Curtis Sittenfield writes — she's a treasure.
Yes - forgot about that one - another smart romance!
And will check out Annabel Monaghan!
Love Claire & Erica and now 831! Just finished Big Fan (and the epilogue..spicy) and can't wait for more.
Ooh ok I'm reading the epilogue tonight.
1. LOVE THIS SO SO SO MUCH! More sex talk!
2. Sign me up for book club - if I am a romance reader, can I still come?
3. Obsessed with Claire and Erica and all they do!
You are SO welcome at our book club — would love an experienced romance reader there to help enlighten us!!
Boston-based romance reader and I am HERE FOR IT
Yesssssssss 💘
Dream collab
Aliza, am I immature for cackling when you wrote “Hard agree”? 🤣 This interview was fabulous, and obviously I’ll be reading Big Fan.
Aja, couldn’t agree more about the sex talk quieting down as we all get older. Not only is it a bummer from a juicy-conversation perspective, it’s such a missed opportunity—and that’s true whether our sex lives are amazing, neutral, or lackluster.
I mean, yes: there are awesome resources out there for anyone interested in human sexuality. But like…wouldn’t it be great to learn from each other’s experiences, too?!
truly truly truly obsessed with this!!!