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Sex, love, dating advice and help.6 Stereotypes Women Have About Men (Stereotypes Part I)

Men and women fall into the trap of stereotyping one another because they will never truly understand one another-but this mystery also keeps us intrigued.

married couple kissingFor Love or Money

Yes, we had each other. But what about the safety net?

Body Betrayals On Dates

Some say the human body is a miracle, the epitome of creation. Upon further review, the human body can be downright disgusting. My body betrays me during intense moments, such as first dates...

red lips biting computer chipDigital Age: Unsafe Sext

I’m swearing off text sex. You know, phone-to-phone, text-to-text, dirty rotten vowel-free sex.

man looking at mannequins in lingerie in storefront windowWhy Do Men Pay For Sex?

A few months back I was surprised to find out that one of my friends had seen a prostitute.  Buying sex for me would be the same as buying success, straight A's, or love-all things that require work and passion.

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blog7 Deadly Drunk Sins

My friend from work got a call from her drunk ex-boyfriend telling her what he wanted to "do to her" in graphic detail. Everyone in our office listened to it. Even I (King of Bathroom Humor and Duke of Sexual Harassment) felt offended.

Why Am I Having Trouble Getting Into The Holiday Spirit?

I recently read some literature that disproved the notion that suicide rates increase during the holiday season.  That is all fine and good, but I did some soul searching walking home from work 12/23 about why I suddenly felt depressed and ou...

man looking at mannequins in lingerie in storefront windowSex in the Time of Recession

Does less money mean more lovin'? We crunched the numbers.

5 Great Gift Ideas For Guys

I watched about two weeks of gift-giving over the last half of December and I've talked to a lot of friends about the quandary they go through when selecting gifts for the opposite sex.  So, let me give you five types of gifts that you can't ...

colin farrellWho's Your Celebrity Valentine?

Take our quiz to find our which red carpet hunk is your celebrity Valentine.

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogHoliday Hurdles for Your Relationship

Here are some pitfalls that the holidays bring every year for couples and singles.

woman at piano with cupid10 Great Things About Being Single on Valentine's Day

Did Cupid pass you by this V-Day? The 10 best things about being single this Valentine's Day.

the marie claire wedding survival guide10 Things We Hate About Valentine's Day

The top ten things we hate about Valentine's Day.

girl and guy kissingReal Woman Sex Confessions

6 accounts of a day-in-the-life of a single woman.

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogHow Many Drinks Are Too Many?

A lot of you have advised me to lay off the liquor to increase my success with girls.  I have to say that I basically agree with this sentiment. But is there a point where a bit of a buzz actually helps loosen me up.

Recession Dating

I warned you of my impending lameness at last week's dating auction. Upon arriving, I noticed Burberry (yes, I'll spell it correctly this time around) Scarf girl looking radiant and confident as ever. We exchanged a little small talk and I made...

fighting woman and man siting in dollhouse5 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Relationship

From body insecurities to bad timing, you can improve these relationship don'ts with our help.

Sex, love, dating advice and help.The Best Way to Get Under a Guy's Skin Is...

I've talked to a bunch of my friends and done some reflection and I've decided that the best way to bother us or get our attention is to flirt with a guy. You can make it worse by making...

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogWhy Condoms Have a Bad (W)Rap

I do not get along well with condoms. Last time I tried to apply a condom I was drunk. After ransacking my drawer as if I was robbing my own bedroom.

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogWhy Guys Love the "Thrill of the Chase?"

Lately, all it takes for me to feel total accomplishment is having a girl call me "cute," or "funny". At that point, I can leave the bar, go home and lie down alone knowing that someone out there found me attractive.

eva mendesChild-Free Celebrities

These single and coupled celebs are in no rush to jump on the baby bump bandwagon.

Sex, love, dating advice and help.Are Fights Ever Good For a Relationship?

One of my biggest goals in life is to prove my friend Margaret, whom I work with wrong. The sad thing is that when new employees join our group, they always assume: "Either they hate one another, or they are dating."

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogWhat's Your Favorite Song to Make Out To?

I have programmed an entire list of songs to play in case I'm lucky enough to bring a lady home - it is entitled "Passout." I feel inclined to share - hopefully some of you can download these tunes and share your thoughts.

Career FashionFirst Date: Must Love Job

Men respect a woman's ambition when it comes to her career.

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blog6 Ways To Make It Easier For You To Dump Someone

Breaking up is a selfish act that is a necessary evil in life. But there are easier ways to do the whole process.