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Online dating for the socially inept

If you weren't so hot, I wouldn't waste my time walking you through this, people...
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The consistency paradox continued - New rules of engagement

The deeper we feel, the harder we'll fall. So, SHOULD I stay or should I go?
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Now you see me, now you don't - Why consistency matters

A look at the seeming impossibility of balancing our desire to let another person in with our fear of letting another person in
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Are you a good cyberflirt?

Read this article about flirting via instant messaging and email and learn how to leave your online conquests a little less ;-( and a lot more :-9.
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Mother May I? OH! YES YOU MAY!

The Indian sport of kabaddi comes to the U.S., leaving hoards of greased up, nearly naked young men breathless (quite literally!)
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Flirting online – Can you feel me undressing you with my keystrokes?

On social networking sites the rules of engagement get messy quickly and rejection online turns out to suck just as much as when that kid in middle school told you right to your face that she didn’t want to sit next to you at lunch.
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Board game makers continue in pursuit to end your relationship, destroy your life

Game night. Why sitting down to play a friendly game of Boggle with the ones you love always ends with daddy packing a suitcase and sleeping in a hotel.
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Why sex-pigs have got everybody's panties in a bunch

Whether you're a sex-pig yourself, or that one weekend last summer you just got drunk and found yourself immersed up to the wrist in sex-pig culture, you may find yourself a target of others' scorn.
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White guy on black love site tells women, "stop dating guys that aren't me."

Poor Kirk's not feeling the love from the ladies. Read one man's view on why women date guys that are mean.
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You viewed my MySpace profile... why haven't you called?

Online personals and networking sites offer opportunities to connect with lots of interesting people. Of course, they also offer all kinds of new ways to feel insecure and ultimately rejected, as well.
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Rap and hip-hop song lyrics proven to twitterpate teens

Are explicit and degrading song lyrics to blame for early sexual behavior?
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Wham! Bam! Thank you, Ma'am! - These cars are sexy, but will they still love you tomorrow?

Top Gear Magazine tells you about cars that will rock your world and leave you sore in the morning. I'll tell you about the cars you'll find in leather pants, sitting alone at the bar on a weeknight.
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Professional wrestling as erotica? Like, no duh!

Like wrestling? Like sex? Here's something you'll love!
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Are gay rights advocates protesting Iranian policy in earnest or is this just another political strategy to get us to hate Middle Easterners?

The execution of two Iranian boys sparks outrage among gay rights groups. Is this about homophobia or are we being manipulated by political propaganda?
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Hip-hop artists - does being sexy equal being successful?

What is the connection between explicit sexuality and hip-hop?
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Sex tourism - it's not just about victimizing women and children anymore. Now we have to worry about the dolphins.

This tantric retreat promises a sexual experience you will never forget. Just make sure you don't get pregnant and produce some freak dolph-man offspring in the process.
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New survey results suggest teens may be smarter about sex than we think

Could it be that contrary to those that protest that young people are immoral, shallow heathens who devalue meaningful relationships, personal safety and responsibility, high school students may actually be more thoughtful and more cautious about sexual activity than they were 10 years ago?
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The HPV vaccine – what you need to know and why we should be dancing in the streets

You may not know it unless you’ve been following health news closely, but we’ve just taken a tremendous step towards drastically reducing the number of cervical cancer cases.
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All you need are the copyrights and a little bit of pixie dust

A sexy storyline and naked pictures of Wendy get Peter Pan folks up in arms. What's so offensive about Wendy getting a little action?
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You want me to put what, where? Myths about the romance of personal hygiene products

Times have changed. Gone are the days when advertisers targetted women, warning them of the consequences of failing to uphold their personal responsibility to keep their filthy bodies clean and fresh-smelling for their husbands, their children and society as a whole, right? Wrong.
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When a cigar is not a cigar - commentary on sex dreams

Sex dreams are extremely common occurances. Sometimes what we dream about is related to our unconscious desires. Sometimes sexual images can be representations of our anxieties. Read this if you want to learn how to become a sexual powerhouse even when you're alone and comatose.
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Lindsey's ex-boyfriend's not bitter, just thorough and very very crazy

When a relationship ends, it can take a while for one or both partners to let go and move on. Lindsey's ex-boyfriend isn't quite there yet and he wants to tell you ALL about it.
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Ouch! The world's cruelest break-up lines

There's just no really nice way to tell someone that you want to get away from them. There are, on the other hand, plenty of not-so-nice ways to get the job done. Here are a few.
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How to show real love and affection...old school

There are loads of ways to express your love in meaningful and very public ways. Here are a few standbys that never fail to get the attention of the one you love (as well as any and all unexpecting passersby).
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More than just amusement -- world's first sex theme park opens in London

The park's exhibits promise to do more than simply titillate. Instead, organizers set out to educate the public about sexual health and relationships. Season passes will include a free bottomless slurpy in a phallic cup and an STD screening.
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Crowds gather to publicly celebrate masturbation

This Saturday is the festival of all festivals - Masturbate-A-Thon 2006. Need I ask what you're doing this weekend?
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Are you sexually adventurous?

There are lots of definitions out there to measure how open and willing individuals are to try new sexual activities. Read about one institute's attempt to get to the bottom of the debate and how they may have left you out of the equation.
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ED – It’s not just a talking horse anymore

Whether it’s a thinly veiled wisecrack on a sitcom, a commercial featuring provocative implications of sexual activity between a conservative senator and his wife, or countless articles documenting the effectiveness of a rapidly growing number of prescription medications – erectile dysfunction is everywhere.
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I’ll be right here – the Elliott-E.T. model of successful long distance relationships

In many cases, being separated from the one you love can leave you lonely, anxious and heartbroken. In other cases, periodic separation can be healthy and can reignite excitement and offer both partners a balance of independence and togetherness.
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They’re playing our song – cheesy lyrics can make or break true love

Picking one song to encompass everything that you've ever felt about the one you love is a tough job. These tips can help you avoid the mistakes most commonly made by couples.
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Sex before marriage - are you paying for someone to teach your children that you're going to hell?

By law, faith-based programs funded by the federal government must keep religious activities and the promotion of religious beliefs entirely separate from contracted programming. How is this possible when the guidelines for programming are faith-based, themselves?
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Shania fan’s passionate performance leaves husband dead

Country singer, Shania Twain, is once again caught up in a tale of tragic love gone terribly wrong. This time, a sexually provocative lip-syncing incident results in a deadly shotgun blast. Apparently, love does get you every time.
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Why so many of us are bare down there – commentary on pubic hair shaving and waxing

Shaving, plucking and waxing pubic hair is more popular than ever. Some find it sexy. Some find it silly. All of us seem to be fascinated by hairstyles south of the border.
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Taco girl compounds pain of recent break-up with public humiliation

Yet another tragic tale about someone's failed attempt to drown her sorrows in alcohol and salsa.
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Do teens buy it when we tell them sex is bad?

Is abstinence-only-until-marriage programming really impacting what young people believe and how they feel about sexuality? Are their proclamations and memberships in virginity clubs really in earnest? I propose not.
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The art of flirting

Prolonged hugging, intense glances, provocative compliments – good flirting can make you feel all oogly inside. Flirting is a skill. Here’s what you need to know to be the best flirter you can be.
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To be friends or not to be: What to do when your ex wants you around

Break ups suck. Whether you are the heartbreaker or the one whose heart is breaking, here are a few things to consider about the possibility of preserving a friendship with your ex.
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The ultimate sex and love quiz - how do you rate?

Do you enjoy taking those love and sex quizzes online and in popular magazines? You will love this one!
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Why I can’t stop listening to my neighbors having sex

Gasps, groans or spiritual proclamations – no matter what spectacular noises we’re making when we’re knocking boots, there’s someone out there who will outdo us. Allow me to categorize some of the more common sexual utterances and why they’re so compelling.
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Pick up lines: what works, what will get you a smack upside your head

We've all heard them and we've probably laughed at the worst of the worst. So why do we keep recycling old pick-up lines or creating new ones that are even more pathetic?
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My Sim character would prefer that you remove your hand from underneath her dress

Online video gameplay incorporates graphic sexual activity. Is this a revolutionary idea that will forever change the gaming market? Or is it just another way that horny adolescents with poor social skills can embarrass themselves in front of another person?
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How to get someone to have sex with you – it may not be as hard as you think

Someone really ought to develop a brain ray that would make it so other people know exactly what we want when we want it. Until then, it looks like we’re on our own. Read this if you’re sick of trying to figure out what the hell is going on in your partner’s head.
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Canadians apparently love sex, hate TV

A recent study compares time spent watching television with time spent having sex. Another example of Americans' superiority over our northern neighbors.
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Teens and oral sex: the big (or not so big) deal, depending on who you ask

My, oh my, how we like to get ourselves worked up about where and how teens are having sex! I swear, we are all turning into the uptight, narrow-minded adults that we all swore we would never become. The latest topic to flabbergast us? Oral sex.
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Man divorces wife in sleep, wakes feeling rested but lonely

Words are powerful, apparently even if they're mumbled when you're unconscious. If you're not careful about choosing your words carefully, you just may find yourself stripped of everything you hold most dear.
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I think my spell-checker and I need couples counseling

Apparently, my word processing program has long-standing issues with sex.
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Low self-esteem - I swear I'd get a lot more accomplished in life if I didn't feel so crappy about not believing in myself more?

Sometimes feeling bad about yourself may be a reality. But is improving your self-esteem really a cure-all for everything that ails you?
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Pardon me, but have you seen the excitement in my relationship? I seem to have misplaced it.

The energy that we put into the beginning of relationships can sometimes drop off the longer we're together. It's not necessarily a death sentence for passion, but can instead be a wake-up call that we may be missing the most interesting stuff.
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Men who have sex with men on the Internet: Just what exactly are they doing with their keyboards and computer mice?

A recent study indicates that a lot of men who have sex on the Internet value the freedom that being online offers them to explore their sexual preferences safely and anonymously. Who are these cyber-sexers? And is the Internet truly a safe place for sexual experimentation?
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Will this be on the final exam?: Anti-choice rant suggests schools are teaching kids to engage in cheap, meaningless sex.

Debates continue over the right to choose to prevent or terminate a pregnancy and the right to comprehensive sex ed. As is often the case, some of the most vocal protesters are a little whackadoo.
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Miami Beach grandmother opens erotica museum (...and my Nana had Hummel figurines?)

This story disproves two commonly held beliefs – 1) that the older you get, the less interested in sex you become; and 2) that collecting stuff is lame and boring.
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Maintaining a long-term relationship may not give you bulging biceps, but it can build strength and endurance.

Feeling tired in your current relationship? Turns out that loving someone for a long time just may be one of the toughest workouts you'll ever get.
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“We’ll begin with a spin”: Sex on the Internet and other delightful bits

Could it be that in today's technologically advanced environment, computer geeks have the sexual advantage? Online dating, cybersex, Internet pornography -- is the link between computers and sexuality a curse, or the greatest thing since sliced bread?
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Work It, Girl! Those Scooby-Doo Jammies are HOT HOT HOT! - Advice on dressing sexy

Dressing provocatively can be one way to express our sensuality and engage our partner(s). Here are a few tips for how to make the most of what you wear (or don't!)
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“I Do” want to have health insurance, tax breaks and the right to bury my dead lover

What's the difference between two people who are in love and commit to spend their lives together and two people who are in love and commit to spend their lives together in marriage? Two words.
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Best Sex Scenes Ever

One wouldn't be too hard pressed to find a sex scene in a movie these days. But how many are actually compelling and worth watching? Here are a few of my votes.
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Sucking toes, smelling shoes, wearing underwear on our heads: The joy of fetishes

There are lots of things that people find sexually arousing. Some are more socially acceptable than others. But when you break it down, being turned on be wearing gherkins in your underwear may not be quite as strange as it sounds.
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Did you want a crucifix with that? What you need to know about abstinence-only until marriage programming

In the midst of massive cuts to comprehensive sex education programs, funding for abstinence-only until marriage programming continues to flow freely. Here's a summary of what these programs are about and why you should care about it.
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Skinner’s theory on why you keep calling your ex-girlfriend’s answering machine.

Love can lift you up and make you feel like you're filled with sugary candy fluff. It can also bring you crashing down and can make you feel like you've just had a razor blade dragged across your eyelids. Why do we allow ourselves to go through heartache again and again? Because it's in our nature to do it.
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If you think that felt good…

Learning to feel good without guilt or shame is a fundamental part of becoming a happy, healthy individual. Unfortunately, for many of us, we learned to feel bad about feeling good instead. All of us can benefit from getting in touch with what makes us feel good and allowing ourselves to experience pleasure. It just may be the best homework assignment you've ever had.
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“Baby, you know I love you” is not what I meant by talking about sex.

Talking about sex is tough. If there was a way to program our partners to satisfy our every desire without saying a word, few of us would opt for having what often turn out to be awkward, fumbling conversations. But communicating about sex is key if you want your sex life to feel comfortable and satisfying. These tips may help you get the conversation started.
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