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A few brave readers have shared their true dating confessions, including "I'm embarrassed by my boyfriend," "I'm worried that I'll never get married" and "I'm a really chatty girlfriend."

Well, today, a reader tells us about how she's never waxed...

Here's our reader's story:

"It's true: I've never waxed down there. I'm as hairy as a, well, bush. My co-workers think I'm crazy--they wax ALL the time, even when they're not dating anyone. Waxing sounds painful, and I can't afford to spend tons of money at a salon. Luckily, the guys I date never seem to care that I'm natural. Sometime I get nervous before hooking up with a new guy, since I wonder if he's going to be shocked by my natural look, but then I figure that if he's excited enough to be rolling around in bed with me, I doubt that a little extra hair will ruin the moment. And I'm pretty tomboy-ish anyway, so it kind of suits my look. So, until I see the light, I doubt I'll ever wax!"

I read about this kissing trick years ago and, whenever I've done it with guys, they go absolutely crazy. Here it is...

Lie down next to (or straddle) your boyfriend. Face each other and put your mouths very very close, so your lips are touching. Open your mouths, but don't kiss each other. Instead, breath in and out at opposite times, so you're "trading" breaths -- so you're breathing out when he's breathing in, and you're breathing in when he's breathing out. Do it for about a minute--or as long as you can without ripping each other's clothes off!

Also, behold the genius of tummy rubs

I swear, it sounds really simple, but it's AMAZINGLY on-fire-burning hot. You almost start to feel like you're the same person and you just want to crawl inside their mouth.

What do you think? Have you ever tried this breathing tip? What other kissing tricks make your man melt?

P.S. How to have a foolproof first kiss, even on a boyfriend who doesn't really like kissing...

Last week, I got this sweet note from a Smitten reader: "Joanna, can you give us advice on how to embrace our 'singleness' during this holiday season? I find myself getting so jealous of my friends in relationships. This is my favorite time of year to be in love, but love is nowhere to be found!"

Here's my advice (and add yours!) after the jump...

My doll, I have felt the same way in the past. Sometimes it's fabulously fun to be single, but other times it can feel really lonely. Here are two tricks for embracing singleness that have worked for me...

Focus on things you love: Get into an amazing book (The History of Love and The Glass Castle are both awesome), cover your house with white fairy lights, rent all the Hitchcock movies, learn how to perfect roast chicken, go cross-country skiing, knit a scarf...Not only will doing your favorite things (and learning a few others) make you feel happier and more stimulated, but you'll also have tons to talk about if you do happen to

I don't usually care too much about the love lives of teen stars-I'd like to think I'm a bit beyond my BOP and Tiger Beat years-but 16-year-old Miley Cyrus is an exception. Something about her fascinates me, and her boyfriend Justin Gaston, 20, is adorable. But their relationship got me thinking about the kinds of guys I date.

Miley's dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, introduced Justin to his daughter after working with him on the show Nashville Star. Of the model and aspiring country singer, the star dad told Access Hollywood: "He actually reminds me a lot of myself when I was 20 years old and I was living and searching for the dream."

My own mom always comments on how much my boyfriend reminds her of my father. Their super laid-back attitudes, their ability to strike up conversation with anyone, their love of useless trivia, their very slow deliberate way of doing things…the similarities are endless.

What are the little things you look for in a man?

What about you? Do you, like

We've heard some great dating confessions in the past, like "My ex made me pay more for toilet paper" and "I'm a stay-at-home wife, without kids."

Well, today, a reader doubts that she'll ever hear those wedding bells...

Here's our reader's story...

My best friend just got engaged. But when she called me to share her exciting news, I could barely muster up the energy to sound happy for her. When we hung up the phone, I started crying.

You see, I really am wondering if I'll ever meet The One. All my friend are coupling off, but I just turned 30 and there is no man in sight. I'm friendly, intelligent, funny and pretty. Sometimes guys like me, but they're not guys I want to date. And the men I like don't seem to be interested in me. I go to parties and sometimes on dates, but it never works out. (I have a three-date curse.)

Honestly, I'm getting worried that I'm going to die alone. And I'm starting to feel desperate! Like, I'll flirt with a guy in line at the coffee

Alex and I are heading to California for the holidays, and we're really excited. But here's our dilemma: We'll be staying with his mom, so should we sleep in the same bed? We're engaged, so I guess it's fine, but it's always kind of awkward to say good night to the parents and head to bed together in your little pjs and slippers (or naked!) So, I'm curious: When you go home to visit your parents, are you and your boyfriend allowed to sleep in the same bed?

Want more? Read about the girl who lost her virginity and accidentally texted her dad (!), how much you tell your parents about your love life, how your parents told you about sex, and seven readers' awkward sexual experiences.

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Some brave readers have shared their dating dilemmas, including "What if you don't like your friend's boyfriend?" and "My boyfriend never says, 'I love you.'"

Today, a reader is looking for ways to spice up her sex life....

Our reader's question...

"I have a long-distance friend-with-benefits, who is more than ten years my senior. We are planning a marathon sex weekend very soon. He has done just about everything sexually, but I want to try something he has never done before. I'm more conservative and don't want to venture out too far from my comfort zone. I'll try just about anything, except group, which he has done several times. Toys aren't really his thing. Any suggestions?"

My answer...

Thanks for your question! While it's great that you are open to trying new things, I'm so glad you're sticking with things you're comfortable with. Also, keep in mind, he may have done lots of sexual experimentation, but he hasn't done these things with you, so he will be

A few brave readers have shared their true dating confessions, including "I'm a really chatty girlfriend" and "I'm a stay-at-home wife, without kids."

Today, a reader tells us how her ex-boyfriend slept in the same bed as his daughter. Her story, after the jump....

Here's her story....

I was dating a great guy a few years ago. He was divorced and had a 12-year-old daughter. After quite a few amazing dates, he introduced me to her. I love kids, but she instantly hated me. I understood that--I mean, she probably wanted her parents to get back together. But it was really rough.

The weirdest part? Whenever she would stay with him, they'd sleep in the same bed. His apartment had two bedrooms, but I guess they liked sharing a bed. Now, that's fine if you have a baby or you're traveling or something, but every night? The same bed? With a seventh grader? It seemed really weird to me.

Finally, I brought it up and told him that I thought it seemed a little inappropriate. He