How to survive cuffing season with your single status intact
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By: health
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January 11, 2019
When everyone around you seems to be coupling up, the temptation to do the same can be strong, especially with every drugstore in America broadcasting that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. But if you don’t actually want to be in a relationship right now—maybe you’re getting over a tough breakup or working on some […]
Sex with your ex: Yeah or nah?
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By: health
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July 6, 2018
It goes almost without saying that breakups can suck. There’s so much drama you go through on your journey from “taken” back to available. You delete your ex’s phone number from your cell and wipe your Facebook albums clean of pictures of you two as a couple. Then you have to break it to all […]
How to play it right when you have a crush
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By: health
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June 8, 2018
When you’re super into someone, your feelings can get the best of you. How do you put it out there that you’re into your crush without being too pushy? Here’s five ways to flirt without being a creep: • Look for clues to make sure they are interested (or not). If someone turns you down […]
What to do when you’re crushing on a friend
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By: health
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May 11, 2018
Whether it’s a new friend or your bestie, it can be hard to deal when you have a crush on a friend. You might be bursting to tell them how you really feel. Or you might wonder if it’s better saying nothing at all. Will it change the friendship to tell them? Will they feel […]
Ready to end your dry spell?
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By: health
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February 27, 2018
Some of us decide to practice the “not right now” method of birth control by choice—taking a break from sex because it feels right. Others fall into a dry spell, and wait patiently (or not-so-patiently) for someone to, uh, make it rain. No matter your reasons, when it’s time to have sex again, you might […]
Internet flirting 101: How to slide into the DMs
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By: health
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January 5, 2018
Do you know there are over 3 billion social media users worldwide? While it’s tempting to think all great romances start IRL, it’s becoming more obvious that social media is an acceptable way to jumpstart your love life. For those of you who don’t know, direct messages (DMs) are private messages that one social media […]
5 things you need to know about having sex when you share a space
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By: health
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October 6, 2017
Ahhh, roommates. When you’ve had a terrible day and don’t want to be alone, they’re right there with yummy takeout and glorious Netflix. And when you meet someone new and wanna get it in? Your roommate is right there with shitty takeout and stupid Netflix. So how do you keep your sex life hot and […]
First date etiquette: going dutch, hitting the sack, and breaking all the rules
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By: health
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July 5, 2017
By Lena Chen. Originally published on September 14, 2010 on SexReally.com. Prior to my first date with my now-boyfriend, I almost threw up on the train ride to dinner. It wasn’t the first time a guy has made me nervous, but it was definitely the first time a guy made me nauseous. Hoping for some […]
Swipe fatigue: How to take your dating game offline
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By: health
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April 21, 2017
Ten years ago, it would have sounded weird to talk about finding an alternative to online dating. Like, wouldn’t that just be regular dating? But these days it can seem like dating is all about swiping, liking, and messaging . Even in traditional dating spots like bars, everyone seems to be glued to their phones. […]
Guy’s guide to taking control of your sexual health
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By: health
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January 26, 2017
Repeat after us: Stressed sex isn’t good sex. Guy Nottadadi is here to share some of the things dudes can do to take control of their sexual health, especially when it comes to birth control. We’re talking condoms . We’re talking pulling out —especially as a double or triple measure. We’re talking the best, stress-free, […]