Romantic rebels: Daring to date against type
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By: health
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July 22, 2011
There’s the kind of person who always turns your head. Then there’s the kind of person you’ve never really been into before. Until that one day, when you tower over your shorter new crush (even though you only like tall guys). Or you begin flirting with a dashing older gent (even though you only date […]
There’s a first time for everything
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By: health
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July 1, 2011
You know when you think something amazing is about to happen—and you want it to happen—but you don’t know for sure if it will happen? That’s the good stuff right there. But we don’t always realize it because big first moments can bring up big fear, insecurity, impatience, and nervousness. Promise us you won’t let […]
BFF or Frenemy? What to do when you and a friend want the same guy
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By: health
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June 10, 2011
If you and your bestie both like the same guy, we’re here to warn you: There’s no easy rule of thumb for that one. If he’s truly the love of your life, how could you be expected to postpone your happiness? And if she’s destined to be with him, how will you get used to […]
What’s good hookup sex? Birth control is used, you have fun, he has fun. In that order.
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By: health
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May 6, 2011
When you have sex in a committed relationship, it’s easy to understand why they call it making love. But, hot hookup sex has its place in life too. Both kinds of sex can make you feel alive and sexy. Both can bring out that amazing I-want-you-now lust. And both absolutely require protection against pregnancy and […]
The Frisky Friday Top 5: Breakup songs
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By: health
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February 4, 2011
Not trying to wuss out on this, but there’s no way in hell we could come up with only five breakup songs. And since there are lots of definitive lists out there—like NPR’s All Songs Considered or this one on MixPod or this one from MTV —we’re going to approach it more like a wine […]
‘Tis the season: Planning ahead for holiday hookups
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By: health
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December 17, 2010
You’ve got to love December. Even if you’re tired of the hyped up holiday season, somewhere there’s probably a party, present, or person you’re excited about. And when you combine the time off, the festive mood, all the social interaction, and the need for warmth, you may find yourself knocking winter boots more than usual. […]
Sex on the first date? Yes? No? Maybe?
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By: health
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October 1, 2010
So you’re going through your first date rituals. Paying special attention to where you shave. Going for the sexy bra, not the functional bra. Picking out clothes that make you feel good and look hot, but not like you’re trying to look hot. Stashing some breath mints in your purse. Suddenly you stop and wonder: […]
Calling for backup: How you and your friends can look out for each other
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By: health
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September 24, 2010
We know you and your friends are all smarty-pants. Still, it never hurts to make a plan that’ll keep you safe when you’re out together. Here are some ideas: No friend left behind: Have everyone agree that nobody gets left behind at a bar, party, concert, club, anywhere. A friend can be trashed, pushy, pissed […]
Hot date: How to have a big night out, on the cheap
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By: health
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September 10, 2010
When it comes to your next date, boredom is not an option. Here are a few ways to switch things up without spending much cash. Hide and go seek at the bookstore: Set a time to show up at your favorite bookstore. Don’t meet up first thing. Get lost in the stacks and take your […]
Avoid the gap
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By: health
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February 2, 2010
The story goes something like this… Girls meets boy. Girl goes on the pill. Girl breaks up with boy. Girl goes off the pill because she’s not dating anybody. Girl meets another boy. And he is hot. They hook up, but the girl is not on birth control at the time. Girl gets pregnant. We’re […]