
A little about me, why I’m here, and how I’m finding my way back to myself—one adventure, uncomfortable conversation, and really steamy session at a time. Hi, I’m Melody. I’m a 35-year-old, white, bisexual woman, a total lover girl, a little goofy, a little diva, and someone who has spent a considerable amount of her…
This past weekend I went to my friend’s wedding. It was a beautiful wedding at this cute little rural farm. My friend has been with her now husband for 10 years. They met working at the movie theater we all worked at in high school. But this isn’t the love story that got me in…
Welcome to Sex in the Sticks (and Stuff)! My name is Melody Karmichael, the blog’s matriarch. This is a space where I explore the messy, fascinating, and often hilarious world of dating in a rural area—and everything that comes with it. Here, I get curious about relationships, sex, sexuality, sexual behavior, and all the things…