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Strange Victorian Sex Facts

Lately I've been really interested in the Victorian era, admiring old medical instruments and practices, reading books of the time, and reading up on their "interesting" views on sex. We often think of the Victorians as…
Girlfriend Surprise

This post was submitted anonymously. Hi All, I've never posted on any site period and I can't believe I'm breaking a 24 year streak now, nevertheless on a dating advice website...but I have a question I can't just go as…
Let's Have a Toast for the Douchebags (or, History Repeats Itself)

There's a quote I think about sometimes, particularly when I'm despairing. It's from the movie The Wedding Date: "Every woman has the exact love life she wants." While I don't necessarily agree, I do think that sometime…
I Know Who You Did Last Summer

Before life was awesome with my boyfriend, one of the most fought about conflicts we had was about our past sexual histories. We didn't exactly meet or get to know each other in the best of circumstances, but sometimes…
Honey, I'd Love To Leave Your Ass and Our Crappy Marriage! But We're Broke, So Deal With It.

According to the NY Daily News, divorce is the latest thing our current recession is depriving us of. How does a down-and-out economy control something that should be as simple as signing a piece of paper? Because sp…
Ever Wished You Could Find Out A Guy's Dating History Online? Now You Can

With the rise of technology, online dating websites are becoming one of the most ideal ways to find your match. However, ever since the beginning of internet communication, there has been the fear of meeting someone dan…
Would Mommy Have Changed Her Mind If She Could See the Future?

I'm at the age where the marriage epidemic is more contagious than the most recent strand of H1N1. While I have much respect for the institution, I worry about the fates of these matrimonial adventurers. It's no sec…
Not Invented By Hallmark

And if anyone does tell you that (St.) Valentines Day was invented by Hallmark, deck them in the face, please. Er, that is, I mean, inform them politely of the facts so they do not continue to walk in ignorance. (Gr…
The Prior Sexual History

It's not like I'm super conservative when it comes to one's sexual behavior and past history. Just that I had a higher threshold than I knew I had. Sure, one night stands and casual sex are bound to happen. But I c…
A Few of My Favorite Romantic Pairings

Love stories always fascinate us. Too many people hear about have the fairy tale happy ending or tragic losses. I picked some romances that had a bit of both. Not all love stories end in marriage and family forever, but…