Relationships
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Girls with Slingshots

We’re not big into comics, but apparently that’s where you have to go to find interesting, three-dimensional female characters who take center stage. Because you won’t find them in Hollywood (take the Bechdel Test) or at the theater. But you will find them in Danielle Corsetto’s strip GIRLS WITH SLINGSHOTS. A reader recently tipped us off […]

Confessions
Comment of the Week: Life Is Not Porn

We feel privileged and proud to have the most reasonable readers of any sex-related site out there: Well, let’s say for the sake of argument, that [a woman would] prefer [her partner] had a bigger penis. Is that a dealbreaker? Is it worth throwing an otherwise good marriage away over? I would say, continue working […]

Wise Guys
Wise Guys: Do Men Admit to Other Current Casual Sex Partners?

photo via Flickr Advice from three of EMandLO.com’s guy friends. This week they answer the following: “If a guy is casually hooking up with someone and exclusivity has not yet been established, is he obliged to tell that person about other people he’s sleeping with? And should he offer up that information, or should he wait to be […]

Polls
Poll: Have You Ever Cheated?

And by cheated, we mean hooked up sexually (not necessarily intercourse) with someone other than your partner at the time without their knowledge, permission or blessing. Have you ever cheated on a partner? Can’t see this poll? Take it here.

Wise Guys
Wise Guys: How Do You Know When It’s a Good Idea to Move In?

photo via Flickr Advice from three of EMandLO.com’s guy friends. This week they answer the following: “How do you know when it’s a good idea to move in together?“ To ask the guys your own question, click here. Straight Single Guy (Chris): Another easy one: It’s never a good idea. No, that’s not actually true. I think you’ll know […]

Wise Guys
Wise Guys: Should a Woman Be Worried About Her Boyf’s Close Female Friends?

photo via Flickr Advice from three of EMandLO.com’s guy friends. This week they answer the following: “Should a woman be worried if her boyfriend has tons of very close female friends?“ To ask the guys your own question, click here. Married Straight Guy (Jake): On the contrary, I think a man with many close female friends shows that he […]

Confessions
Comment of the Week: Trust Issues Are As Complicated As String Theory

In response to the “Your Call” about whether the stepfather whose stepdaughter told him in confidence that she was sexually active had an obligation to his wife to let her know, regular EMandLO.com commenter and Wise Guy Figleaf offered up some advice that confirms he’s one of the most thoughtful, reasonable and helpful people around […]

Dream Interpretation
Dream Interpretation: I Slept with My Best Friend on My Wedding Night!

photo via Flickr Other people’s dreams are never interesting…except when they’re about sex. Each week, our dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells one lucky reader what their dirty dream means. Got a dream you want Lauri to analyze? Click here to submit it) This week, a reader asks Lauri: I just got married for the second […]

Dear Em & Lo
Your Call: Where Should a Husband/Stepfather’s Loyalties Lie?

photo via Flickr We get a lot of advice questions coming in at EMandLO.com, but sadly, we just can’t answer them all. Which is why, once a week, we turn to you to decide how best to advise a reader. And frankly, this one is a doozie. Make your call by leaving your response in the comments section below. Dear […]

Dream Interpretation
Dream Interpretation: My Guy Friend Kisses Me Like My Boyfriend Does

photo via Flickr Other people’s dreams are never interesting…except when they’re about sex. Each week, our dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells one lucky reader what their dirty dream means. Got a dream you want Lauri to analyze? Click here to submit it) This week, a reader asks Lauri: I had this dream that I was […]

Dear Em & Lo
Dear Em & Lo, How Far Should I Go to Keep a Guy?

Dear Em & Lo, I’m a young adult in a new relationship with a guy a year older than me. I have never done anything besides kiss with a guy, and I know that he is definitely not a virgin. I don’t think I am ready to do anything with him, and I know he […]

Confessions
Comment of the Week: Why Settle for Milk If You’re Looking for a Whole Cow?

photo via flickr Comments of the week don’t necessarily reflect our personal opinions — sometimes it’s simply a thoughtful response that we think merits further discussion. This week, in response to the post “Wise Guys: Is Sex on a First Date a Relationship Killer?” reader William says this: Why would you want to have sex on […]

Dream Interpretation
Dream Interpretation: I Make Out with My Childhood Sweetheart

photo via Flickr Other people’s dreams are never interesting…except when they’re about sex. Each week, our dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells one lucky reader what their dirty dream means. Got a dream you want Lauri to analyze? Click here to submit it) This week, a reader asks Lauri: I keep having a dream where I […]

What's Up Doc?
Dream Interpretation: I’m Crushing on My Boyf’s BFF

photo by applescruff Other people’s dreams are never interesting…except when they’re about sex. Each week, our dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells one lucky reader what their dirty dream means. Got a dream you want Lauri to analyze? Click here to submit it) This week, a reader asks Lauri: I have a slight crush on my […]

Confessions
Comment of the Week: Privacy Fosters Romance in Long-Term Relationships

photo via Flickr Ella, responding to the Question of the Week, “When do you leave the bathroom door open?”: I’ll never leave the bathroom door open (when using the loo), because my boyfriend thinks that this kills the sex appeal in a partnership. He thinks that one should have certain “secrets” to still perceive the […]

Dream Interpretation
Dream Interpretation: My Boyf Begs Me Not to Leave After I’ve Cheated

photo via Flickr Other people’s dreams are never interesting…except when they’re about sex. Each week, our dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells one lucky reader what their dirty dream means. Got a dream you want Lauri to analyze? Click here to submit it) This week, a reader asks Lauri: Okay, so I’ve had two dreams about […]