Race and Online Dating: One Woman’s Story

I did my usual searching, messaging, and IMing but on this site, I received not one response, which I found perplexing. I was just as hip and trendy as the other singles on the site – I fit right in. Except for one small thing – my skin was brown.

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There’s Something About Mancakes (Men Making Pancakes)

“Is there anything better than a man who fills the air with the delectable aroma of pancakes?” Perhaps not.

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The Difference Between the Sex in ‘Girls’ and the Sex in Porn

Girls is a very sex-heavy show that certainly doesn’t shy away from the explicit. But the sex in the show isn’t meant to titillate or arouse, as much as it’s meant to make you cringe or further your understanding of the characters.

Why You Should Always Drive Yourself to a First Date

There’s one crucial decision that any woman who lives in Los Angeles has to make well before it’s time to choose the appetizers: do you drive yourself, or do you let him pick you up?

The Weirdest Sex Laws Around the Country

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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Ways

Especially recommended for women post-breakup, a new quiz will gently inform that “you were too possessive,” or that you “treated this guy with selfish indifference.”

7 Famous Men Holding Hands With Other Famous Men

It hasn’t always been a social norm that men can’t hold hands with other men in public. Luckily, this arbitrary and pointless taboo is going by the wayside, mostly thanks to celebs like these who are holdin’ proud.

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An Ode to Long Walks on the Beach — Top Moments In Pop Culture (Video)

Make fun all you want, but there’s just something about long walks — often on the beach — that makes people swoon. We’ve compiled a supercut of this phenomenon in movie scenes for your enjoyment.

How I Unlocked the Mystery of ‘How to Make Out’

By the time I got to high school, the world as I knew it was divided into two distinct groups: those Who Have Hooked Up and Those Who Have Not.

The 15 Best Songs About Being Single

Last week, we published our picks for the top break-up anthems of all time. Now, here’s a playlist for when you’re over your heartbreak and ready to enjoy the single life. (Cause independence? It’s actually pretty sweet.)