One of my friends has just told me that she has moved out from home. I was surprised to hear that because she has just recently graduated, and what’s more, she’s Shanghainese. When I asked my parents for permission to move out last year, they opposed the idea strongly. I could support myself financially but I gave in, not to hurt their feelings or worry … Continue reading Time to be Independent
In China, single women over 25 years old are now creatively called shengnu. With exactly the same sound as the Chinese word for saint woman, shengnu actually means leftover women. Last week, I had a chance to talk with 10 attractive and successful unmarried women in this age group. Each had a different reason for not being married, but they all had one thing in … Continue reading Parents Responsible for Shengnu Issue in China
Last year, one of my girlfriends bought me a present that I would never forget. It was wrapped with an adorable bag tagged the shop name Amy’s Bedroom. I unwrapped it quickly only to feel nothing but ashamed. It’s a pair of black knickers with a hole on the private part shaped like hot red lips. I had never seen such lingerie like that before. … Continue reading Sex Shops Win Popularity among Chinese Girls
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