Ossiana M. Tepfenhart
Bio
Ossiana Tepfenhart is a writer based out of NJ. You can message her via Twitter on @bluntandwitty or via Instagram on @ossiana.makes.content. She's always looking for freelance work and collabs!
Stories (109/0)
The Steak 48 Debacle: A Critic's Take
Hello! I'm not sure whether you know me by my reading, but I'm a food critic. As a food critic, I've gotten a lot of insight into the way the food world works. There are a lot of restaurants that tend to make people talk about them---and not in a good way.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart3 years ago in Feast
How To Be A Full-Time Artist (And Afford Rent)
Ah, the life of an artist. It's the type of thing that people romanticize in song and story. As someone who makes a living writing and modeling, I get it. It's a pretty glamorous gig when compared to something along the lines of working in retail.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart3 years ago in Journal
How To Slide Into DMs Without Being A Creep
Having been a writer and model for the better part of my adult life, I learned something about being on the internet. If you were born with a hole between your legs, being on the net means that you will have random creeps in your DMs, asking questions they would never dare ask in person.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart3 years ago in Humans
How To Be A Good Ally
Yesterday, I was browsing Twitter and I saw an article on a racist attack against Asian-Americans. The day before, I saw a forum post about the most misogynistic things people have heard. It's a daily occurrence for me. Well, it's a daily thing for everyone. Hate crime is everywhere.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart3 years ago in The Swamp
- Top Story - March 2021
10 Things No One Tells You About The Dangers Of Being A SexworkerTop Story - March 2021
Hey there! I've been working in the adult film world as a writer, interviewer, and jack-of-all trades for years. When I was younger, I was trafficked. So, I've seen a lot of the scene. With recent attacks geared towards sexworkers making the news, I feel it's time for me to speak up about what I've seen in the industry.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart3 years ago in Filthy
#FreeBritney: A Lesson In Slut-Shaming
So, unless you've been sleeping under a rock, you probably have heard of the #FreeBritney movement. It's a movement that was heavily publicized under the New York Times's "Framing Britney" documentary. For a while, I wasn't interested in what they had to say about her conservatorship.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart3 years ago in Viva
The Benefits Of Polyamory
Back when I was a kid, one of the spiciest shows on the TV was Maury. Maury was all about people who were cheating on one another, feeling dysfunctional in their families, and more. It's hard to ignore how much cheating there was around.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart3 years ago in Humans
10 Stores Like Ban.do That Have Awesomely Quirky Home Furnishings
If there is one thing I pride myself on, it's designing an apartment that looks stylish AF. My apartment is filled to the brim with artwork, quirky items, accent lighting, and party-ready equipment. I'm always on the lookout for cool stores to continue my quest for the ultimate apartment, too.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart4 years ago in Lifehack
Do Cheaters Regret Cheating?
I belong to a lot of scenes that are notorious for being filled to the brim with "the type of people you don't marry." Sometimes, that issue is due to stigmas surrounding the lifestyles we lead, but in most cases, it's because there's a notoriety surrounding cheating.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart4 years ago in Humans
I Think My Partner Is Secretly Asexual!
Dealing with being in a relationship with a demisexual person can be confusing, to say the least. On one hand, being with them means that you're usually the one initiating sex and that they just don't seem too interested in bedroom activity. On the other hand, they can be super loving.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart4 years ago in Filthy
- Top Story - June 2020
#BoycottDollsKill: 13 Ethical Alternatives to Dolls KillTop Story - June 2020
I've been a fan of Dolls Kill for about five years. It's been my go-to for clothing for as long as I've known about them. They have it all—rave clothes, goth boots, festival pants...You name it.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart4 years ago in Styled