Permission to Take My Pants Off: How Not to Seduce a Woman

“Honey, it’s ok if you take your pants off,” Blake offered generously. Or at least, his tone sounded like the tone of a man who is being generous.“Thanks honey, but I’m cold. And working. And tired. And I like pants,” I added.“But it’s ok, darling, you don’t need to wear them. I really don’t even mind if you take them off!” He grinned cheekily, hoping his charming antics would seduce me into nudity.Nope.Operation Pants RemovalThat conversation is repeated every day, sometimes multiple times. It has succeeded exactly zero times, but that doesn’t discourage Blake. “Someday you will learn the truth about pants,” he explains earnestly. “It’s like...

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THINK LIKE A MAN: How Soon Do You Give It Up Or Go Downtown?

by HelloBeautifulSo, you’ve met someone that you like a lot,you’ve gone on a few dates and even spent some time kissing and feeling up on each other. It’s only natural that you want to take it to the next level. If a woman gets busy with a guy too soon, does she automatically nix her chances for long-term love? How soon do you give it up or go downtown?Our dating experts share their thoughts on this hot topic.(Jozen Cumming) HE SAID:As far as I’m concerned, too many women are concerned with giving it up too soon. What they need to care about is giving it up too late?I’m certainly not going to be the guy who says a woman should give it up...

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“He Won’t Leave Me Alone Despite Me Telling Him That I’m Not Interested In Him”

by Terrance DeanYou’ve got questions? He’s got answers!Email your questions to Your Gay Best Friend at: girlworkonyou@aol.comDear Gay Best Friend,How does one break up with a man that one is not even casually dating? Let me explain. The guy in question is my sister’s nephew-in-law, her sister-in-law’s son (55). All family activities are held at my sister’s house (her pool is larger than mine). This guy’s family members are constantly trying to MAKE me not only go out but MARRY him. Why, one might ask? Simply, I am 43, post divorce 20 years and have not been in a serious relationship since 2005. Further, I am a single mom with 2 kids 17 and...

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My Girlfriend Has A Close Male Friend--Should I Be Upset?

By Mybrotha.COM Relationship EditorShould I be upset if my girlfriend has a close male friend?Question from Brandon R.:I'm not a jealous person, but I sometimes wonder if my girlfriend is too close to one of her male friends. She has known him for almost 9 years and they seem to get along great. She tells me funny things he said, or mentions things going on in his life. It seems she thinks the world of him and I sometimes wonder if she speaks equally highly of me when I'm not there.I am in the military, and at first, I thought she was spending more time chatting with him because I wasn't around. But the longest time I've been away was 6 months....

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There’s a Fine Line Between Smart and Ass

by Dennis HongAs anyone who’s ever suffered through a bout of online dating knows, when you’re filling out your dating profile, you have to type in these little packets of personal information.One self-description that I invariably put down is that I can be a bit of a smart-ass. I put this down because… well, I’ve been known to make girls cry on the first date. You know how “curvy” has become the online dating euphemism for “grotesquely overweight”? Well, “smart-ass” is my personal euphemism for “may make you cry.”I feel it’s only fair that I warn my potential dates in advance.Not too surprisingly, I often get matched up with...

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10 Types of Sex to Try at Least Once in Your Life

by Marissa GoldHow many kinds of sex have you had? We’ve got 10 must-try types to add to your bedroom bucket list. Top sex experts reveal what they are—and why they’re so worth it.Bathroom SexThe most underrated room to have sex in is your bathroom. No joke. “This is why God created bathroom counters,” says Somoza. “Thanks to the mirrors, your guy gets to watch all of the action, which makes it even hotter.” Other options? “Use the tub or the toilet to prop yourself into position,” suggests sex educator Jamye Waxman, M.Ed. You can even light candles and create some sexy steam from the shower to add extra atmosphere.Makeup...

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10 Types of Sex to Try at Least Once in Your Life

by Marissa GoldHow many kinds of sex have you had? We’ve got 10 must-try types to add to your bedroom bucket list. Top sex experts reveal what they are—and why they’re so worth it.“We all have fantasies,” says sex expert Lora Somoza. “If you’re in a committed relationship and you find yourself dreaming about a hot cop with handcuffs, don’t be shy [about asking] your guy to play it out.” Role playing allows you both to have the thrill of sleeping with different people without, well, actually sleeping with other people, so it just might be the key to keeping monogamy hot. “If you’re not sure where to begin, try ‘pretending you...

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13 of the Grossest, Weirdest Pickup Lines We Have Ever Heard, Ever.

by Anna Breslaw The very concept of catcalls and pickup lines are weird enough: Does this guy really think that he can get us to go home with him with the power of one phrase? Apparently, some do. And here are some real winners.Below is a motley assortment of one-liners that my friends and I have gotten from men (who were also possibly parolees) over the years at bars and such. Unsurprisingly, many of them are variations on a theme (fertility), but there are some wild cards in the pack. It's not even that they're cheesy. They're simply straight-up weird.[girl passes by wearing massive, thick winter coat that obscures any curves...

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