By Yelena Shuster For HowAboutWe
Forget the oft-cited headache excuse. Women all over the world now have a new reason for declining sex. Repeat after me: "Sorry babe, my testosterone is high." That's right: the hormone associated with men makes women want to indulge in their own pleasure, says a study published in the Journal Archives of Sexual Behavior.
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By Janet Manley for HowAboutWe
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - No sex on the first date.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - No handjobs on the first date.
Blade Runner - No lubricated handjobs on the first date.
Dangerous Liaisons - No self-esteem on the first date.
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By Emily Winter For HowAboutWe
1. Thomas Jefferson would have wanted this.
2. Wanna get naked and watch 1776 (that musical about the signing of The Declaration of Independence.)
3. Baby, you're a firework.
4. If you can tell me the difference between Flag Day and the 4 th of July, I will buy you a drink. If you can't tell me the difference between Flag Day and the 4 th of July, I will also buy you a drink.
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5. I'd start a revolution for your number.
6. Tell me, does the carpet match the powdered wig?
7. This would be really awkward if you were British.
8. You be Yankee Doodle, I'll be the pony.
9. Let's do it in Philadelphia.
10. I'm like fireworks: smokin', fun, and illegal in many states. Also, there are some really creepy billboards about me on the interstate.
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11. My flag will never fly at half mast as long you're around.
12. Are you a British
By Whitney Collins for HowAboutWe
Of my many obsessions (HBO's Girls, neon Crocs, kale, Kentucky basketball, and Peacock Punk -- just to name a bewildering few) I can't get enough of birth order. Maybe it's because my father was one of three boys and my mother was one of three girls, and, as a child, I was able to witness the very real and fascinating phenomenon of oldest, middle, youngest.
Or maybe it's because I experienced all four appointments myself: I was an only child for three years, until remarriage bestowed me with an older brother; then I was the youngest for three, until the birth of my sister; then I was the middle for eight, until the untimely passing of my brother; then from age 14 on, I've been the oldest. Whether this qualifies me as multi-personality or empathetic or a good candidate for politics/used car sales is up for debate, but that game of sibling checkers paved the way for a keen interest in how where we fall in our family affects us in life, and especially,
By Lauren Passell for HowAboutWe
Just because you're bringing your boyfriend or girlfriend home for a weekend doesn't mean you are going to stop wanting to have sex. There are huge risk factors involved and you have to be quite cagey. But unauthorized sex can be exhilarating. Here are 15 ways to do it under your parents' roof without them suspecting a thing. (Here's hoping my mom doesn't read Yahoo Shine today!)
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By Lauren Passell for HowAboutWe
On June 25, to celebrate Pride Day and for Oreo's 100th birthday celebration, Oreo posted this awesome, delicious-looking rainbow Oreo cookie on their Facebook page. (Please note the fine print: "Made with creme colors that do not exist.")
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More than 220,000 Facebook users (and counting) have "liked" the post, and more than 37,000 have commented (and counting.) And people are happy! And people are not happy.
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By Chiara Atik for HowAboutWe
You know you burn calories when you have sex. But did you know how much?
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I'm telling you, I watch porn.
By Stef Halmos for HowAboutWe
I date all kinds of men. I date all kind of women, too. I am open to everything, both inside and outside the bedroom, but I simply cannot stand ignorance. Specifically, I cannot stand to be around someone who is ignorant to feminist thought and expression. Sure, the word feminism is still (for no necessary reason) alienating to a lot of men. In my opinion, everyone should be a feminist, men and women alike. It isn't a scary word, nor idea. Equality, kids -- get on it.
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By Chiara Atik for HowAboutWe
People put a lot of weight on "Meeting The Parents," but in some ways, meeting the siblings of someone you're dating is even higher stakes. This is especially true if your significant other is really close to their siblings, or if the brother/sister is of the opposite gender (boyfriends meeting big brothers, girlfriends meeting sisters, etc). But if anyone can win them over, it's you, right? You're charming. It will be fine. (Just read our 10 tips, first.)
1. Siblings are Great PR: Use Them to Your Advantage Remember, the siblings are connected to everyone else in the family -- the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Get them to like you, and they'll put in a good word with the rest of the family. (Also, remember: they've met all the other significant others!)
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By Emily Winter For HowAboutWe
"Midwestern nice" doesn't mean what you probably think it means. Ehem, it actually refers to Midwesterns in the sack! And even if it doesn't, kindness is very important in a mate, no? Plus, it's no coincidence that most of the manliest cities in America are Midwestern places. Here's why you should really date someone from the Midwest.
1. We know how to play outside.
2. Detroit is actually pretty trendy right now.
3. Even our hipsters smile.
4. All the money we save by never seeing a shrink can be spent on you.
5. We know where to get the best beer, cheese, or pizza in the country. Sometimes all three.
6. Even the prissy ones can play a sport.
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