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Am I Single Because Of My Attitude?
Shani Silver
Dec 18, 2019
Relationships
Men Keep Asking Me If I Want Kids On The First Date – Why?
Jenn Selby
Dec 16, 2019
Wellness
Harry Styles Is So Right: His Sexuality Just Isn’t Important
Alejandra Salazar
Dec 15, 2019
Dating Advice
What It Means To Get To First Base, & We’re Not Talking Baseball
I love sex and am very bored by baseball, so the “first base,” “second base,” “third base” metaphor has always seemed a bit silly to me. Making
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Erika W. Smith
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The Perils Of Having Sex When You Live With Your Parents
The housing crisis has left a record number of young adults stuck living in the family home. According to official figures, a quarter of people aged 20-34
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Natalie Gil
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Jess Commons
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15 Gifts To Give Your Partner If You’re In A New Relationship
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Karina Hoshikawa
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The Very Best Songs For Every Kind Of Sex
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If You’re Single, Don’t Be Sad During The Holidays
We’re not doing this anymore. Not on my watch. This year, we won’t be sad from now until January 2 just because we’re single. Because that’s, in ol
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Shani Silver
Sex
The Hottest Married Sex Stories On Reddit
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Erika W. Smith
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Supergirl
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Update, November 30, 2019: Melissa Benoist’s husband, actor Chris Wood, stands with his wife after she revealed in an Instagram video she is a surviv
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Courtney E. Smith
Relationships
Help! I Caught The Ick & I’m Suddenly Repulsed By My Partner
“Smooch” is not a nice word. It sounds slimy. It’s uncomfortable. It can’t really be taken seriously. I cringe and recoil at the sound of i
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Jazmin Kopotsha
Dating Advice
Why Your First Heartbreak Hits The Hardest
We’re deep into breakup season right now. And whether you’ve been hit by the dreaded Turkey Drop (a Thanksgiving-season breakup) or a relationship has
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Erika W. Smith
Living
How Do I Stop Caring If People Like Me?
Earlier this year, I ran into an old colleague. When we worked together, years prior, we’d been friends – not best friends, but we’d never fought. Th
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Marianne Eloise
Relationships
The 6 Stages You Go Through After A Break-Up
Break-ups suck, but if it’s any comfort, you’re certainly not alone. While being sad, confused and hurt at the end of a relationship is totally normal,
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Katy Harrington
Sex
Thanksgiving Sex Stories That Are Better Than Cranberry Sauce
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Erika W. Smith
Relationships
How To Watch Porn As A Couple
Whether you’re watching porn with a partner to bring a little novelty into a long-term relationship or you just like the voyeuristic thrill of looking at
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Ali Drucker
Wellness
How To Handle Sex When A Long-Term Relationship Ends
When a relationship comes to an end, there are many forms of intimacy and companionship that you miss. That person you confide in, laugh with, fall asleep
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Ali Pantony
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Makeout Sessions
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Erika W. Smith
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How To Know When Your Relationship Is Over
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Kasandra Brabaw
Wellness
Why It’s So Hard To Sleep After A Breakup
After a breakup, you might find yourself crying on the subway and checking your ex’s social media five times a day. Breakups absolutely affect us emotion
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Erika W. Smith
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Maria Del Russo
Relationships
29 Questions For My Ex:
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Sometimes, when relationships break down, the reasons are clear: they cheated, you cheated, one of you moved away, you drifted apart, you fought all the ti
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Sarah Raphael
Relationships
I’ve Been Single For So Long I’m Afraid I Don’t...
“Whatever, I’m driving.” – Katarina Stratford, 10 Things I Hate About You, 1999 Anyone who’s ever bought a power tool knows the special joy t
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Shani Silver
Dating Advice
How To Be Happy When You’re Single (Yes, It’s Possible)
Let’s be real: being single can be hard, especially if you’re over 30 — or even in your late 20s. As Emma Watson recently told British Vogue, ?
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Erika W. Smith
Relationship Advice
This Expert Says It’s Time To Rethink The Word Compromise
Compromise is a word you often hear thrown around when describing romantic relationships. In fact, most relationship experts will say that being able to me
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Elizabeth Gulino
Relationships
Thanksgiving Breakups Are Coming. Are You Ready For The Turkey Drop?
Thanksgiving brings us turkey, mashed potatoes, post-dinner naps, Netflix holiday movie marathons, and… breakups. That’s right, the season for giving t
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Erika W. Smith
Relationships
Bella Thorne On Polyamory: “I Love Loving Two People At Once”
Bella Thorne recently opened up about the intricacies of having polyamorous relationships. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, the actress, singer, and dire
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Molly Longman
Relationships
Is This The Dating App Queer Women Have Been Waiting For?
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Rosie Hewitson
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