Hi, I’m Shameless Heather Atles, an expert relationships, sex, and intimacy coach. With years of experience guiding individuals through the complexities of love, connection, and self-worth, my approach combines humor, practical wisdom, deep insights, and actionable steps to empower those navigating the twists and turns of modern romance.  Ask me

I know I’m not alone when I say that I loathe Valentine’s Day. I’m just not fond of the idea that for this one pink and fluffy day we must prove our love to another. Serene Martinez, CEO and founder of Pink Bunny in San Francisco helps me understand other

I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available

No matter how rocky your Valentine’s Day went, something tells me it wasn’t as rocky as Kanye West’s. It seemed every few hours Kanye would post some poorly cropped image of an outfit Pete Davidson wore that he didn’t approve of while vaguely threatening bodily harm on Pete Davidson and

Editor’s Note:  As of Sunday, Feb 11th 2024, the mailboxes are back in Alameda! After a short hiatus, the artist behind the adorable Love Letter mailboxes on Alameda let us know that the mailboxes are back this year and are in 5 locations. You can find them on Santa Clara

Servers are accustomed to finding all kinds of things in the restaurants they work in, from left behind umbrellas and cell phones to forgotten retainers and disregarded dirty diapers. The one thing no server ever expects to find at work is true love, but it does happen every once in

Can Valentines Day be redeemed?  I mean, come on, it’s the ultimate weapon in the Hallmark-Industrial-Complex’s box of patriarchal, conforming, consumerist tools. One of San Francisco’s premier nonprofits helping the homeless is hoping to do better on Valentines Day.  Community Forward SF, which provides support to the most vulnerable homeless

by Laurie Riihimaki It’s February, and all the candy aisles are stocked with red heart-shaped boxes filled with sticky caramels and nutty chocolates. There are giant teddy bears near every register. Florists are pushing roses by the dozens to everyone passing by! Valentine’s Day is near, and looming. Valentine’s Day

You read that right! Kasa Indian Eatery is giving out FREE chai those who pop by any of their locations on Valentine’s Day! As the folks there told me: Celebrating love with a cup of free Chai! Event happening at all Kasa locations! No purchase necessary. One per person. Just please