Today I want a lover who’s gentle but firm.

I want someone to snuggle up in blankets with me, and bring me a heating pad for my lower abdomen. I want someone to hold me down and speak sweet words to me in a soothing voice while they force orgasms from my body. I want someone to read me a story out loud and stroke my hair. I want someone to smile at me while we put the blood-streaked sheets in the washing machine. I want someone who doesn’t mind if the tea gets cold, and who gets tangled up with me while we fall asleep.