We made small talk over text, and I mentioned I was a late-bloomer lesbian (a woman who doesn't come out till later in life, usually after long-term relationships with men), then she asked me a question …
"So, how many women have you been with, then?"
Having written openly about my sex life for many years, I'm not averse to sharing intimate details about myself. Part of the reason I'm so candid in my work is because I'm an advocate for smashing the shame surrounding typically taboo topics.
However, this is one question I generally steer clear of.
An honest take, fair points are raised, ticks all the inclusivity and language boxes, but ultimately reads like an essay to justify not wanting to answer a basic relationship question.
The progressive mind is a labyrinth that loops back on itself.