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What Makes Someone Promiscuous?

The first time I ever felt a girl up I was in seventh grade and it happened outside of the gym at a dance. It was very mechanical, and unemotional except for...

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogBest and Worst Places To Hit On Girls

I've always admired those guys who hit on girls anywhere. But, I've got a specific list of rules I will not break. There are just some places I won't hit on a girl...

woman in gray sweater sitting on couchLiving with a Crazy Husband

One woman's trip to the dark side and back.

Sex, love, dating advice and help.Legal Love: Who Would You Sue For Your Damaged Love Life?

The other day I came across this interesting article and I was astonished that a man was suing a woman for getting herpes from her. What if we could sue anyone we wanted for any reason pertaining to our failing love lives?

brooke taylor at the bunny ranchWhat's a Nice Girl Like Brooke Doing at the Bunny Ranch?

Brooke Taylor, the star of HBO's Cathouse.

Sex, love, dating advice and help.The Marie Claire Psychic's Response To My Question

So the psychic told me her thoughts on my love life. I agreed with some of the things she had to say, but I disagreed with some things. She says I don't anger girls... oh yes I do.

woman on top of manWhere's The Craziest Place You've Had Sex?

As most of you know by now, I'm pretty skittish when it comes to sexual encounters. I usually worry, and I usually expect too much. This is probably why I still haven't had great sex. I never thought that trying something kind of different...

fighting woman and man siting in dollhouseLanguage Lessons: How To Speak Male During A Breakup

Remember language classes, where the teacher attempted to steer you away from translating between languages word-for-word? Well, I really sucked at learning foreign languages. I couldn’t grasp the idea that I had to just immerse myself into...

girl and guy kissingWhy Can't I Kiss A Girl In Public?

I’ve been trying to figure out why I struggle so much with PDA (Public Display of Affection). I have it pretty bad: kissing on the cheek, holding hands, arm around a girl or hand on her lower back, is about as far as I’ll go...

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogDoes Loss of Innocence Equal Loss of Romance?

Today I’m watching a pretty weekend storm outside, by myself of course. I’ve been having moments of weakness, listening to Bob Seger (you know you’ve fallen into weakness when you start doing that). But, aside from obsessively ...

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogDid Your Siblings or Lack of Siblings Affect Your Dating Life?

Whenever anyone hears that I grew up between two sisters they always remark how well I must understand women. Those of you who have been reading these posts know the truth: I don’t understand women.

model in white trench in airport with baggageLondon Calling

The weather wasn't the only thing that was foggy.

Sex, love, dating advice and help.My Question For The Marie Claire Psychic

As you can tell, I’ve had a really tough time finding the right girl. I’m a huge fan of true crime stories and I’ve seen a lot of instances where the police, at wit’s end, will turn to a psychic to help solve a crime. You...

Sex, love, dating advice and help.Masturbation And Me

I started masturbating in 7th grade. The ammo was a tattered 1978 Playboy. After a bunch of times looking through it without incident, I eventually just found myself masturbating without even realizing it and—boom—it happened.

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogWhen Does Persistence Stop Paying?

They say persistence pays, but—of course—if we try to apply this rule to the dating world, it’s turned on its head. I have never seen a situation where being persistence in the initial stages has landed a girl. I used to go about...

My Hot Summer Looks for Women

Guys definitely notice a girl’s style. Sometimes I’m completely sold on how a girl dresses or how she does her hair. I can remember times when my friends and I have been heading home after meeting some girls and picking out a girl wh...

woman in short dress tights and high heels with man in a suit crouching behind herThe Bush Agenda

Could the Brazilian wax be a lot less sexy than we think?

Big Beauty Trends: EyesThe Stalker Ex-Boyfriend

What would you do if your ex-boyfriend became your stalker?

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogMore of Why He Disappeared

Here are the rest of the reasons guys will disappear, continued from the previous post: 4. He Thinks You’re Too Serious…Which Means You Probably Are It’s imperative that, as a relationship grows, that the feeling is mutual. Eve...

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogHere's Why He Disappeared

How annoying is it when someone you thought was into you suddenly disappears off the face of the earth? Even more annoying is the fact that nine times out of ten, we are not given a reason for the sudden change in behavior. I’ve listed eve...

How I Felt Like a Woman

I keep reading comments that I need to put myself in the shoes of girls and try to live the experience of being a girl. I thought I was doing that when I bought my abusive boyfriend jeans. In any event, I decided to really live the experience by ...

green penisThe Green Penis

My boyfriend dyed his penis green for me.

What I Hate About Me: I Look Like The Grinch

It recently dawned on me that I am being too picky with the girls I date. After I thought about this idea in more depth, I realized that I’m really no prize, so who am I to even be picky? I decided to try an exercise that is very much agai...

Breaking Up Is Easy To Do: 5 Simple Rules

A friend of a friend has called his ex-girlfriend six times since she broke up with him. I told my friend to bestow my breaking up advice on him. Whether you want someone back or not, if you follow the rules below, you will maintain your dign...

girl and man kissing with flowersHow to Boy-Proof Your Lair

What to hide when Mr. Big comes over.