I had married young, and I stuck with my husband even when it became obvious that our marriage was crumbling. I didn’t hold it against Jack. We’d just been too different in the end.

But when we parted, it left me with a sexual biography with only one chapter. I was still young, but I didn’t have a clue how to attract a new man. I’d lost all my flirting skills.

I was afraid of sinking into a lonely rut. I felt like if I didn’t do something soon, I’d become permanently gun-shy. There wasn’t anyone in my social circle who interested me. What I needed, I figured, was a completely fresh start. Meet somebody totally new. Do something a little crazy, maybe.

As I dressed to go out to a club, I tried not to let myself feel too ridiculous. I chose a short black dress and put... Read More