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Asking the Amount of Sexual Partners Appropriate or Nah?

Do you think asking someone how many people they’ve had sex with is an appropriate question to ask? What will you gain by knowing this information? Will the answer be a deal breaker? Do people have a pre limit set up? If someone is over that limit they won’t consider the person as a candidate for a mate? I know I am asking a lot of questions, but I am curious. I actually wouldn’t mind disclosing the amount of partners that I’ve had sex with however; I don’t see the point of being asked this. Freshman year of college I asked someone this and he stated that he lost count years ago. I must admit when he answered the question I was disgusted. We were only 18 at the time and if you’ve had sex with hundreds at that age, then you may reach a thousand sooner or later. However, does it really matter how many people they slept with before you?

I haven’t asked that question again since that day. I have matured and I don’t think that it is appropriate question to ask. If you have already fell for that person it’s not likely that you would stop talking to them just because of some things they have done in their past. Especially if how many sexual partners they previously encountered doesn’t affect you currently. I don’t ask this question because whatever he has done in his sexual past is the past and I don’t want the past to be brought into the future. If he is willing to get tested together and wear protection, that’s what matters to me in the now.

Here is why that question shouldn’t be asked:

You may automatically judge the person and miss out on them before actually knowing them
The person may have matured and changed their ways
There are double standards which may cause a huge issue between you guys.
The amount of sexual partners you’ve had doesn’t attack your character

It is likely that the average man has engaged in more sex partners than the average woman. In society it is more acceptable for men to sleep around but frowned upon if women do the same. If you are judging someone by the amount of past sexual partners, are you judging yourself? Do you feel that it is okay for men to have more sexual partners than women? Is this an overall appropriate question to ask someone?

Express it Below!!!!!

-Juicy Peach

He Used to be Homosexual but…..?

Today I had an intiment conversation with a gentlemen that claims he used to be homosexual when he was a teenager, but when he entered his 20’s and gave his life over to GOD he was saved from that life style.This gentlemen is now 27, has a fiancé and two beautiful children. He says that his wife knows about his past life style but does not hold it against him. This gentleman (who would like to remain anonymous) states that although some men would never admit it, but many males go through a stage of “finding themselves”, which means not only are they trying to find their “swag” or clothing style, but they are also trying to find their sexuality. This gentleman who I will refer to as DJ stated that the longest relationship he’s ever been in with a man was 2 years. However, DJ stated that after he joined church, he was prayed over by a pastor, baptized, and gave his life over to God. The homosexual demon that mislead his life broke away from his soul. DJ stated that not long after he met his wife Cassandra they were engaged within a year. In my opinion I understand DJ’s story but I still see feminine traits in him. I believe that one can never change whom they really are deep down inside. Although DJ is married and has children it is evident that he is still in touch with his feminine side by the way he dresses (his spandex work-out pants are a dead give away), walks (he throws his hips harder than Tyra Banks), and talks. However, I’m not saying that a person can’t legitimately change their sexual preference but my question to the women out there is; would you date a man that use to be homosexual if he gave his life over to God, or claimed that he permanently changed his sexual preference? Men answer the same question vice versa please. Express it below!!!

-Green Apple

Band Kamp’s Artist YaBoi Rell Says He’s Ready

YaBoi Rell is a 25 year old rapper straight from Chi-raq. Rell has been rapping since he was a youngin, but in the past five years he really started taking it seriously. He joined Band Kamp two years ago, an environment with many dedicated working artists, that naturally pushed him to go harder. When I first listened to one of YaBoi Rell’s songs, his voice and rapping flavor registered with me. He has a very distinctive voice and I was able to recognize him on any track that he appeared on without previous knowledge. Rell has been doing a lot of recording and video shooting lately. In the interview I did with him, I asked him when we’ll see more of him in the forefront, “I have already shot five videos, this year will be my visual”. This Band Kamp artist has been behind the scenes working, and is ready to come out and give the world more of who he is. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to two of Rell’s unreleased hot singles. Unfortunately, there is still not a release date on these songs, but as soon as they drop, The Juicy Expressions will definelty be the first to let you know what’s up.

You can find YaBoi Rell featuring on a lot of tracks including:

Young Vegas -“Bout a Bag”
Paris Bueller “Only”
Band Kamp “Way Too Many”
400 Block Muzik Group “They Don’t Know About”

Check out the interview I did with YaBoi Rell, and watch his music video “Way Back” below and let me know your thoughts!

YaBoi Rell ft.Paris Bueller “Way Back”

Follow Yaboi Rell him on Instagram/Twitter= YABOIRELL1WORD

YaBoi Rell with other Band Kamp artist Young Vegas

-Juicy Peach

Behind the Stitches of AB Christine

Jasmine Stubbs is a 24 year old fashion designer from Jackson Ms, who created a fashion line called “AB Christine”. With her grandfather name being A B and her grandmother name being Christine, she was inspired to combine both of those names, birthing the fabulous fashion line “AB Christine”. Jasmine actually started sewing in 2011 and she perfected her craft and started designing clothes for others in 2013. She does have set designs for her line but she also custom designs, making others visions come to life. I was looking for someone to design my dress for the The Juicy Expressions official event ” A Taste of Juice” coming soon May 17, 2014. A personal friend advised me to check out “AB Christine” designs. When I went on Jasmine Stubbs Instagram page I saw that she was the actual designer who designed the outfit for the gospel sensation ” Mary Mary’s” new solo artist Erica Campbell which eventually became the fit chosen for the album cover! I went to Jackson State University with Jasmine Stubbs so it was good to see someone who graduated from the College of Business with me making wonderful moves. Check out the interview I did with the designer of AB Christine fashion line below and let me know your thoughts!!!

Jasmine Stubbs The designer of "AB Christine" — Jasmine Stubbs The designer of “AB Christine”

Follow Jasmine Stubbs on Instagram= @A_B_Christine and for business inquiries email [email protected].

Erica Campbell wearing an AB Christine Design — Erica Campbell wearing a AB Christine Design

Cant wait to wear my dress made by the deigner! Pictures will be posted ASAP! 🙂

-Juicy Peach

Lupita Nyong’o People’s Most Beautiful Person 2014

Even if you haven’t tuned in to the latest media frenzy, you’ve seen or heard the name Lupita Nyong’o somewhere. Rather being awarded an Oscar for her iconic role in “12yrs a Slave” or gracing the cover of a magazine with her stunning wardrobe, the 31yr old Mexico born but Kenyan native, quick rise to fame is hard to miss! I remember watching the Arsenal Hall show seeing her for my first time thinking who in the world is the GORGEOUS woman? I was so taken aback I swiftly grabbed my phone to try and Google who she was. Apparently I’m not the only one who had a similar reaction because this past Wed. People’s Magazine ranked her the World’s Most Beautiful Person! The sheer sight of a dark-skin, natural, short hair woman on the cover of a mainstream, pop culture magazine being crowned the world’s most beautiful person brought sincere tears to my eyes. Why? Well because being a woman of color it takes a toll on you to know your beauty is far from societies standard and is often portrayed as nothing more than a sex symbol. In the media, black women tend to fall into three categories the Mammy (a submissive, timid, maid type woman IE The Help), the Jezebel (sultry, sexual, vixen) or the Sapphire (hot tempered, angry every reality star woman!). Lupita speaks for the woman we hardly see; the classy, strong, vibrant, beautiful, talented and more, black woman! Lupita told People that the cover was a, “major, major compliment.” “I was happy for all the girls who would see me on [it] and feel a little more seen,” She went on to explain that when she was younger she thought beauty was “light skin and long, flowing, straight hair…subconsciously you start to appreciate those things more than what you possess.” It was this very thinking that caught the magazines eye, Cagle (the person in charge) said it was the “way she carries herself, with such grace…put her over the top” After seeing her do a speech at the Black Women of Hollywood luncheon about her praying she was light-skinned as a child because she felt ugly, he was compelled to showcase her beauty even stating on the “Today” show there really wasn’t any competition this year.

For me seeing someone who looks like the women I see everyday was empowering! I even went to purchase the magazine because I knew I was witnessing something iconic! If you don’t believe me I did some research on the list’s history, and not to my surprise Lupita is the first dark skin woman since the list began In 1990 to be awarded this title! She is the 3rd black woman following Beyonce 2012 and Halle Berry 2003. If this isn’t enough she also has made history signing a contract with Lancome Cosmetics making her their first black ambassador! Now before anyone goes jumping down my back I want it to be known that yes, I and I’m sure other black women are and were confident in our skin prior to this moment and no, we don’t need societies confirmation that we are in fact beautiful but one cannot deny the sheer joy that ignites in your soul to see that what we have known for centuries the rest of society is finally seeing as well. So if you somehow managed to miss this beautiful face she’ll soon be on ad’s and commercials everywhere! So again, congratualtions from one sister to another we are proud of you for simply embracing being you!

Gorgeous Grape