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Birth control bullies: When your partner wants your method to fail
When I was training to become a doctor, one of my patients was a 25-year-old woman. She already had one child and didn’t want to get pregnant again. She’d been using the birth control patch , but came to me because the patch wasn’t working for her. When I asked her “why not?” she said, […]
No to yes. Yes to no. What to do when attraction changes
First there was the kissing, licking, snuggling, shagging, restless nights apart, and torrid reunions even if only 11 hours passed since you last saw each other. Or maybe it started out with you thinking you would never, ever be attracted to them. They turned you off or elicited no reaction at all. Then… One day… […]
How to fight fair (because makeup sex is better than breakup sex)
Fight scenes: Good for action movies. Sucky in your kitchen at 2 a.m. after your significant other pisses you off for the 800th time that week. Here’s the truth: Every couple fights. Or argues. Or has a teensy kerfuffle. Or simply gets annoyed at each other. It’s human nature and it doesn’t mean your relationship […]
Family feud: What to do if your parents hate who you’re dating
What do you do when your parents can’t stand your significant other? Sneak around and lie? Break up and resent them for meddling? Force all of them to interact and see just how awkward you can make family functions? The parents-vs.-your-S.O. scenario is pretty common. Fortunately there are things you can do to improve that […]
Taking it outside: How to have safe sex outdoors
Having sex in the great outdoors is daring, adventurous, and wild. It’s also illegal in some places, so before you go down this road, make sure the coast is clear. (And make sure you’re not breaking the law.) Camping Find a campsite that has some privacy. We recommend avoiding popular family spots with kids and […]
Caught having sex? Here’s how to dismount gracefully
Actually, we trust that you can stop and get your clothes back on without any help from us. But, if someone does walk in on you having sex—and either you’re mortified or they are—that’s where we can offer some advice. If your roommate finds you using the kitchen not for cooking Will they tease you […]
What to do when he wants to add another girl to the mix
Ménage à trois. Three little words about three people having sex. It sounds all French and fabulous, but could you do it? Would you be ok with a threesome? If the person you’re sleeping with keeps bringing it up, you’re going to have to answer that question sometime. Here’s how to deal with it. If […]
Tis the season: The heaven and hell of office parties
We just read another article on how not to behave at holiday parties. The suggestions are always the same. Drink less. Don’t sneak off and have sex. Don’t wear anything that’ll shock Santa and get you on the naughty list. Don’t tell your boss—or anyone else—they’re a tool. Etc. etc. We kind of assume you […]
How to deal: You’re just being nice, but they think you’re flirting
You do not have to be perky, cheery, flirty, or sweet for this to happen. You can be fabulously snarky, moody, or uninterested and a guy can still misread your politeness or a little kindness as being interested in him. That’s when things usually get super awkward, so here are a few tips to help […]
Airport x-rays: The naked truth
Long lines at the airport are annoying. Security checks are totally necessary, but some of their tactics are controversial. Reports say there are almost 1,000 full-body x-ray scanners being used in U.S. airports. As many of us get ready to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving, we just want to know this: What can they really see […]
