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Sex, feminism, and the joys of the gap year. That was then. The Chicktionary is now. Blogredients Contact lena[at]lenachen[dot]com. You Can Also Find Me Here Like what you read? Subscribe via email or feed.
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Anatomy of an Outfit: Jacket by David Benjamin, Yearling Striped...

Anatomy of an Outfit: Jacket by David Benjamin, Yearling Striped Sweater by Laurie B., Lure Skinny Jeans by Goldsign, Oxford Shoes by DV. The muddy paws are all Hamlet … with a bit of Provincetown mu...

2 days ago

Hamlet’s customary position after a long, active day....

Hamlet’s customary position after a long, active day. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into the living room to find the man and dog passed out in identical positions next to each other. (Wou...

4 days ago

When will start posting on your blog again?

This week? Next week? Next month? I don’t know! It depends on how quickly I make progress on my novel, since I want to complete the first draft this summer before I leave Boston. For now, I think it’...

4 days ago

should middle school girls have anal sex to avoid pregnancy?

Anyone who’s having anal sex should still be using condoms, regardless of their pregnancy concerns. I also generally think that it’s much likelier to be a positive experience if you engage in a sexua...

4 days ago

The above skates are totally fueling my ambition to one day...

The above skates are totally fueling my ambition to one day skate roller derby. I’m actually pretty terrible on wheels of any kind (can’t bike, drive, skateboard, etc.) and the last time I was on rol...

26 may 12

Taken on the Beech Forest Trail in Provincetown. It’s been...

Taken on the Beech Forest Trail in Provincetown. It’s been great to be spending time outdoors with the dog lately. My trips to the Cape and to Vermont finally offered some quiet, a much-needed respit...

24 may 12

"That woman looks like Yoko Ono."

thecurvature: Chances the woman actually looks a little like Yoko Ono: .1% Chances the woman just happens to be Asian with long, thick hair: 70% Chances the woman is just Asian, sharing no other pers...

21 may 12

Wish I could put up an electronic version of a Gone...

Wish I could put up an electronic version of a Gone Fishin’ sign. (Well, I guess that would be a vacation auto-responder ….) Anyhow, I am spending the week in Manchester, Vermont with the roommate an...

17 may 12

My friends and I do this thing where we celebrate all major...

My friends and I do this thing where we celebrate all major events/reunions by making pies. Mostly, this is because we have an expert baker in our group who single-handedly produces pie spreads like ...

07 may 12

In DC visiting one of my besties from college. Folks came from...

In DC visiting one of my besties from college. Folks came from six different states to surprise the birthday girl :) I’m in town until tomorrow and then headed back to Boston where I need to get many...

07 may 12

Above was my in-flight reading today :)I just got to DC a...

Above was my in-flight reading today :) I just got to DC a couple hours ago. I’m here until Tuesday to see my friend Kennedy. (A bunch of us flew in to surprise her for her 25th birthday!). I’m meeti...

05 may 12

So! The above was filmed two years ago when I was a college...

So! The above was filmed two years ago when I was a college senior. I had just met filmmaker Therese Shechter who was working on the documentary HOW TO LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY, and we were both attending...

30 apr 12

"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future."

“Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.” - Oscar Wilde

30 apr 12

Had to get the Roomie out of town after the dissertation was...

Had to get the Roomie out of town after the dissertation was turned in, so we drove to Provincetown to spend some beach time with the pup and mentally regroup before summer. Photo credit: Patrick Hamm

28 apr 12

Another book haul, because I am impulsive when presented with...

Another book haul, because I am impulsive when presented with options. This time, I picked up: Portrait of an Artist, as an Old Man, Joseph HellerMemoir, A History, Ben YagodaCat’s Eye, Margaret Atwo...

23 apr 12

Hindsight

The person I am today is exactly who I wanted to be when I was 19, and I can’t decide if it’s a blessing or a curse that I wish I were someone else.

21 apr 12

"Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be will...

“Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open.” - Natalie Goldberg

19 apr 12

I found a used hardcover copy of Amsterdam at The Raven Book...

I found a used hardcover copy of Amsterdam at The Raven Book Store just a couple hours before Ian McEwan’s talk yesterday and he graciously signed it. (Victorious snapshot above.) His talk, which was...

18 apr 12

“College Students Opening Up Conversations About...

“College Students Opening Up Conversations About Sex”, The New York Times Abby and Sam are the future. Never ever ever could I have imagined a Sex Week At Harvard during my undergrad. I have a ton of...

17 apr 12

"It’s awful! If I want realism, life is sitting right there. Why would I watch something just a...

“It’s awful! If I want realism, life is sitting right there. Why would I watch something just as rife with awkwardness as my day-to-day existence, featuring people of normal attractiveness and proble...

16 apr 12

Ian McEwan on "The Lever: Where Novelists Stand to Move the World"

Ian McEwan on "The Lever: Where Novelists Stand to Move the World": The Roomie picked up two tickets for this event for me! I am so excited to finally see in the flesh one of my favorite livi...

15 apr 12

I’ve been assigning myself reading for book research and...

I’ve been assigning myself reading for book research and inspiration. Above is some much-awaited loot, which just arrived today. I have a list of 20 or so works that I have to get through over the ne...

10 apr 12

To All The Guys Who Have Ever Fallen For "Elle"

You don’t know me. I don’t know you. I do not want to help you find yourself. I am not your Manic Pixie Dream Girl. I am not the answer to your discontent.

06 apr 12

Dear Inbox: Can I take a rain check?

Oof. My emotional bandwidth (as well as my physical strength) is quickly approaching zero. My amazing yoga teacher, Mary, had hip surgery at the start of the month. Yoga was my only savior during the...

05 apr 12

"Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future....

“Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future.” - Fulton Oursler

05 apr 12

In the latest episode of Sexy Times, I give advice to girls who...

In the latest episode of Sexy Times, I give advice to girls who aren’t quite ready to come out yet. Do you have an obligation to tell your friends and family about your sexual orientation? What happe...

31 mar 12

Headed to California for Sex:Tech & Pomona College event

Hey guys! Tomorrow, I’m headed to San Francisco to attend Sex:Tech, the 5th Annual Isis Conference on New Media, Youth, & Sexual Health, where I’ll be speaking on a panel about online...

30 mar 12

HAPPY BACK UP YOUR BIRTH CONTROL DAY!Here’s a mid-week...

HAPPY BACK UP YOUR BIRTH CONTROL DAY! Here’s a mid-week PSA for all you lovely folks: even if you’re fastidious about your sexual health, we all know that accidents can happen. That’s where the morni...

28 mar 12

Here’s the latest edition of Sexy Times With Lena Chen :)...

Here’s the latest edition of Sexy Times With Lena Chen :) This time, I’m demystifying self-pleasure for girls feeling ambivalent about masturbation. I think my favorite part of this gURL.com gig is t...

27 mar 12

Sex Week At Harvard From March 25 to 31st

Sex Week At Harvard From March 25 to 31st: Yay, it’s finally here! My friends Abby Sun and Sam Meier have been working incredibly hard throughout the past year on making Sex Week at Harvard a reality...

26 mar 12

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