Myisha Battle

Battle is a certified clinical sexologist and sex and dating coach, educator, and speaker. She is the author of This is Supposed to Be Fun: How to Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between

Recent Articles

If You’re Dating Right Now, You’re Brave

Welcome to the age of “Dating People When You Hate People,” writes Myisha Battle.

By Myisha Battle

When Makeup Sex Isn’t a Good Idea

"Intimacy isn’t just the sex you have with your partner," writes Myisha Battle.

By Myisha Battle

The Internet Made Romantic Betrayal Even More Devastating

Romantic betrayal has always been awful. But as Reesa Teesa’s story showed, the internet raises the stakes even higher.

By Myisha Battle

Why Gen Z Is Ditching Dating Apps

'Gen-Z daters want to explore what many of us have forgotten how to do: meet people to date as we go about our lives,' writes Myisha Battle

By Myisha Battle

An Alternative Guide for Valentine’s Day

On Valentine's Day, consider breaking free from traditional date ideas. It might actually help bring you closer to your partner.

By Myisha Battle

Who 'The Golden Bachelor' Leaves Out

‘The Golden Bachelor’ deems older people worthy of a second chance at love—with major exceptions, writes Myisha Battle.

By Myisha Battle

When Relationship Boundaries Are Weaponized

Pro-surfer Sarah Brady's alleged text messages with her ex, Jonah Hill, sparked conversations about boundaries and when they become toxic.

By Myisha Battle

Situationships Are Actually Great

Maybe the relationship wasn't a “waste of time.” Maybe it was just a situationship, writes Myisha Battle.

By Myisha Battle

The Hazards of Searching for 'Marriage Material'

Whether it's app dating or meeting someone in real life, we are always bargaining for love, writes Myisha Battle.

By Myisha Battle
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