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What's The Best Way To Approach A Girl?

It takes a certain amount of luck, the perfect storm, to meet a person at a party or at a bar. I've laid out the different ways to "meet" a girl when out:   Mutual People Watching   I like to pick out fun activities to do with a girl...

Sex, love, dating advice and help.8 Ways I'm Like a Woman

Men and women are indeed very similar. I've learned this by watching my own actions. Here are some ways that I've behaved like a woman:

woman holding question mark card in front of her faceHow Birth Control Savvy Are You?

Take our quiz and find out your birth control IQ.

Freedom Kissing: The Kissing Style of the Younger Generation

I've been asking some of my close friends a question that is making them all uncomfortable but, like the good friends that they are, they are offering me advice to the best of their abilities. My question has to do with kissing and some differenc...

Why Can't I "Close"?

Closing is the fine art of finishing what you've started. You meet a girl, you charm her up, you close the deal. Going home and making out, going on a date the next week, or getting a girlfriend out of the conversation are all outcomes of a suc...

Who Is Your "One That Got Away?"

Do you have "the one that got away?" To qualify, they must have the following two characteristics:We had to have a chance with them at one point. We either dated this person or knew they wanted to date us. There's some kind of history there bey...

What's With All the Male Sluts?

Doesn't it seem like guys are going a little beyond piggy lately?

Single SexDoes Hooking Up Hurt You?

You Bet.

The Best And Worst Things About Being Single

This past week was National Unmarried and Singles Week. I've spent too much time admitting all of the stupid things I've done that have left me single. But today, even if it's only for a day, I will stand up and be proud of my singleness. Here are...

Yet Another Example Of Shooting Myself In The Foot

Was it worth it to be total Pizza Bitch just so I could makeout with this girl...who probably didn't know whether I was me or my friend who she had just made out with too?

stylish pets in costumesAmerica's Most Stylish Pets

Do you have a stylish pet? Check out these pics and upload your own!

How Do Girls Judge Other Girls?

There is a fundamental difference in how girls will judge another girl versus how a guy will judge another girl. Girls get mad when a hot girl is doing something they want to do.

the first year of marriageThe First Year of Marriage

What made me think that I — a driven career hound — would make a good wife?

model in black wool plaid marc jacobs dressAngry Democrat Women Hate Me

For those of you who missed the hate-fest against me on Jezebel.com, take a quick look at the fallout over my Sarah Palin post. I'm not really Republican or Democrat-I have mixed views. However, I find the angry Democrat girls more fun to annoy...

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogMy First Impression Pointers

I've been on one of those rolls lately that guys get on, but they don't want to jinx it by examining it. Of course, I'll examine it today and jinx it. I've been meeting a lot of attractive girls and maintaining contact after the...

man and woman on a date woman is pulling on man's tieDating Diary: On The Rebound

Jennifer, 28, restaurant hostess, New York City.

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogWhat's The Best Love Advice You've Ever Gotten?

The first time I asked a girl out I did it by leaving a note in her locker. Later, she walked up to me and just said: "yes," then she ran away giggling. This starting a long trend of girls that would run away from me (only nowadays they are crying).

woman and man looking into each other's eyes and smilingMy First Love . . . Revisited

I fell hard for my college boyfriend.

Would The World Be Better or Worse Off Without Porn?

My buddy Bryan (my boobs-obsessed friend), and I have always lauded Avenue B in NYC because it is full of half cocked bodegas, and shops. Every shop looks illegal in some way.

Sex, love, dating advice and help.Things About Women That Freak Me Out

I don't think I'll ever understand women. The best I can do is master the things that make sense. I know certain things make girls happy. I know that it's important to give a girl I like attention, to treat her with respect, treat h...

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogTen Dating Red Flags

When determining if you should let things get serious, remember:  actions speak louder than words.  With that being said, here are ten dating red flags.  If you see any of these, do yourself a favor and reconsider if it's worth it fo...

Sex, love, dating advice and help.What Do You Fake (Other Than Orgasms)?

Can you believe that I have faked an orgasm before? This is a clear case of the shoe is on the other foot. As I was growing up, the older guys told me I better not be a "two-minute" type of guy. It put so much fear into me that...

Rich Santos - Sex and the Single Guy blogHere Are Some Things That Make Me Look Really Single

It was a great Labor Day weekend, but one that reminded me that I'm very single. So I've collected all the things that remind me I'm the singlest of single into an embarrassing but honest list.

Single SexWhen Desires Turn Addictive

At what point does your craving for sex cross the line?

Sex, love, dating advice and help.My Sarah Palin Crush

I think I have a crush on Sarah Palin. She intrigues and intimidates me-two necessary ingredients for a crush. I admit, she could kick my ass. But maybe that's what I need. She would provide the kind of structure I need.