Wondering how to start a conversation? Open your mouth and say…
Are you good at chatting up the barista when you grab your toasted marshmallow double latte, but sucky when it comes to talking to your crush? Let’s fix that. “Hello, my name is” aka The First Conversation If you can get past the fear factor of speaking to someone you’re attracted to—whom you have not […]
Monogamy: Worth it? Want it?
First off, you do not need to be in a monogamous relationship if you don’t want one. Yes, we are stating the obvious, but sometimes there’s pressure to have one person in your life with the “significant other” label. Don’t buy into that. There is nothing wrong with you if you’re not in a monogamous […]
Make it work: How to rock the walk of shame
The walk of shame—noun (slang). To walk past strangers and/or friends after a night of hooking up, as you return home. This usually takes place the next morning, wearing the same clothes you wore the night before, or the clothing of the person you hooked up with. Some of the most modern, empowered, secure, sexylicious […]
Emergency Contraception 101 (because mishaps happen)
UPDATE: Plan B One-Step emergency contraception is now available over the counter without a prescription or age restrictions. Here’s what we know about it so far ! You could be drunk and forgetful. You could be crazy in love, horny as hell, and out of birth control. You could be perfectly responsible, but the condom […]
Baby in one hand… birth control in the other
As if they didn’t have their hands full already, women who have just given birth have to be especially careful when choosing a contraceptive. The CDC has just updated it’s guidelines on which methods are safe for new moms to use, and when. While hormonal methods that don’t contain estrogen—the shot, the Mirena IUD, the […]
More deal breakers: Can your relationship survive these hurdles?
Breakups suck. Especially when the relationship worked except for that one big issue. Previously we tried to help by covering a few of the most common deal breakers we know, like religion, politics, parents, and having kids (or not) . But our list of romantic challenges was long, so here are a few more deal […]
Hooking up with a BFF’s ex: Would you? Should you?
You’re loyal. You love your friends. You don’t even consider hooking up with their exes. Until the one day you do. If that happens, here are a few things to ask yourself before you get it on. Start Here Why did they break up? There are two sides to every story, but if you know […]
Romantic rebels: Daring to date against type
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 […]
Up close and personal: What to expect at the gyno
Everything about you is lovely and amazing—including your lady parts—and regular gynecological visits will keep it that way. Yes, you’re going to have to wear a skimpy, paper examination gown. Yes, the doctor is going to see your vagina in all its glory. Do it anyway. A Typical Appointment Usually Includes… Health history: You’ll answer […]
You love him. Your friends hate him. Where do you go from here?
We’re going to assume you surround yourself with some pretty spectacular friends who are not jealous, judgmental, or juvenile. If good friends can’t stand the person you’re dating, here are a few ways to deal with it. Try again. Have they seen him at his best or only that one time after a marathon game […]
