Dana Maier

Feb 29, 2024 | newyorker.com | Dana Maier |Gila Pfeffer

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Oct 13, 2023 | rb.gy | Dana Maier |Laura McKowen

Welcome! I’m Tawny, an advice columnist better known as “The Sober Sexpert” and author of Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze. I’m here to empower you to find your *intrinsic* courage without booze—regardless of your relationship status—one date at a time. I’ve been struggling with the decision to pivot this column from free to paid—and I want to explain why I’ve decided to get paid for my work.