The Devastating Effects of Homophobia

The Devastating Effects of Homophobia

Love / Love Tips

Sometimes it may seem like the world is taking two steps forward and one step back when it comes to granting rights to all citizens, regardless of sexual orientation. Gay marriage is legal in the United States, but some states still attempt to enact laws that indirectly cosign homophobia and…

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When Getting Busy Goes Bad

When Getting Busy Goes Bad

Love / Love Tips

Sex is great – most of the time. It’s a good way to foster intimacy with a partner, release pent-up frustration, and of course, make babies if procreation is the goal. But there are times when sex isn’t a great idea and can end badly. Here are a few of…

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Should You Have an Open Marriage?

Should You Have an Open Marriage?

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Researchers estimate that up to 6 percent of marriages are considered “open” – that is, partners have an arrangement in which they are not monogamous with their spouses – but is an open marriage an option in your relationship? First of all, the definition of what constitutes an open relationship…

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Tie the Knot on a Budget

Tie the Knot on a Budget

Love / Love Tips

Whether you’ve been dreaming of a big, princess-y wedding since you were a little girl, want a family-only affair or just want to elope with your partner, it helps to have an idea of what you want to spend on your big day. To start, you and your fiance might…

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When Kids Need to Hear “the Talk”

When Kids Need to Hear “the Talk”

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It’s a time when parents may wish they’d considered having kids a little more carefully – we’re talking about when it’s time to discuss the birds and the bees. The bad news is that kids need to hear some version of “the talk” earlier and earlier. Puberty’s onset has started…

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When Intercourse Doesn’t Mean Orgasm

When Intercourse Doesn’t Mean Orgasm

Love / Love Tips

Can’t have an orgasm through intercourse alone? Join the club. Planned Parenthood estimates that as many as 80 percent of women have problems achieving the big O through intercourse alone. So what’s a girl to do when she doesn’t? Plenty. According to the experts, there’s more than one way to…

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First-Date Dealbreakers

First-Date Dealbreakers

Love / Relationships

Everyone has their own take on their personal turn-ons and turn-offs, but there are a few bumps in the road that shouldn’t be ignored and can even stop a relationship in its tracks. How do you know if those quirks are dealbreakers? Here’s a list of red flags to look…

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Amicable Divorce: Does it Exist?

Amicable Divorce: Does it Exist?

Love / Love Tips

The stereotypical divorce is far from civil, if you believe the TV shows, comedians and the rest of the media – not to mention people you know whose divorces rivaled a WWF match. However, it doesn’t have to be that way, and you shouldn’t just expect it to be a…

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Are You Too Clingy?

Are You Too Clingy?

Love / Love Tips

The clingy girlfriend is a staple of romantic comedies in which guys do their best to get away from a woman who could go Fatal Attraction on him at any moment. Most women feel possessive, jealous, insecure or angry at some point in a relationship, but how do you know…

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What You Should Know About STDs

What You Should Know About STDs

Love / Intimacy

If you’re sexually active, STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are a real threat. According to statistics, 1 in every 5 people in the United States suffers from an STD; that’s 20% of our population! If you’re not careful, you could sleep with someone in this 20% and become an STD…

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