expectations

To negate all the bad luck I feared was coming my way simply for having so many wonderful people in my life, I felt the need to be perfect at everything I did — to work myself in circles so that I would be deserving of them.

It seems strange for me to admit that I lack a definite answer of what counts as sex. After all, I write about sex, I’ve studied sex and I’ve certainly had a lot of it over the years.

The expectation that I may never see someone again has slowly developed into a longing hope that “later” comes sooner, that “again” holds its own.

Many of us grew up watching movies and TV shows like Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls or Legally Blonde that painted a romanticized picture of life at college.

Our culture’s synonymous usage of the ‘Asian American’ and ‘model minority’ labels does not just pose a problem for Asian Americans, but for all Americans. It’s become a natural reflex in America to assign people to stereotypes — a habit that seems to be as old as time itself.

Getting everything done isn’t all that it's cracked up to be, but here is what you can expect if you do manage to finish everything on your to-do list.

I love sex. I love all its facets and faces, velvet touches and carnal ferocity and gushing wetness. And if I’m not fucking you or you’re not fucking me, then fuck your thoughts on who I am.

The video for “What I Need,” a track off Kiyoko’s debut album 'Expectations,' is just one part of her very gay, very unashamed brand.

Hayley Kiyoko’s burgeoning artistry blooms one explicitly queer track at a time, and we’re lucky to be along for the ride.