Ask a man: Where the greatest guys we know answer our sex questions
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By: health
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March 18, 2011
We spend a lot of time guessing what guys are thinking, so we finally decided to ask one. These answers come from one of our favorite men. We asked for brutal honesty. He delivered. Question #1: What do you really notice about girls when we go out? Is it really important that we’re all decked […]
Chemistry: What really happens when you fall in love
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By: health
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March 4, 2011
Your body is like a hormonal theme park with chemicals and chain reactions that turn love into the ultimate thrill ride. Wonder what that entails? Here are just a few of the physical things that occur when you fall in love with someone. You’re designed to attract and arouse. (And others are meant to get […]
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 […]
What if: Answers to a few vexing sex questions
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By: health
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January 14, 2011
What if my guy smells? Well, there’s “Ooops, you’re kinda sweaty and smell a little” and then there’s “OMFG! Your body odor is demonic!” If your guy is just a bit smelly, you can always suggest a shower for two prior to sex. You soaping him up feels like foreplay, but it’s also making him […]
‘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. […]
Have you tried the Elephant, Lotus, or Crab? The Kama Sutra demystified
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By: health
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November 12, 2010
Its influence in the bedroom is still going strong and it’s over 1500 years old. So what’s the deal with the Kama Sutra… The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Hindu text grouped into seven parts. One part—the one we always seem to hear about—provides instruction on how to arouse, embrace, kiss, perform oral sex, […]
Long winter nights: How to bring him home for the holidays
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By: health
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November 5, 2010
Meeting the family is a big deal any time of year, but the holidays seem to triple the intensity. And then there’s the sensitive issue of sleeping arrangements. It’s one thing for you and him to share a bed in your normal life, but what do you do when you’re back home with your family? […]
Tempted: What to do when you feel like cheating
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By: health
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October 15, 2010
We can be happy, content, caring, and loyal, and it can still happen. We’ll develop feelings for someone else (who isn’t our significant other). We’ll flirt. Maybe we’ll fool around. The harsh truth is cheating can occur even in the best relationships. If you’re thinking about giving in to temptation, it might help to first […]
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 […]