How Much Do Guys Expect on the First Date? [Ask a Dude]
I’ve been out on first dates with guys who barely go in for a kiss at the end of the night, and others who can’t seem to get my clothes off fast enough.
Tuffy Luv Has First Date Ideas
I asked this guy out on a date and now I’m freaking out because I have no idea where to take him. I want to seem cool so I don’t want to just take him for dinner and a movie. Ideas?

Why He Hasn’t Called You Back
You ask yourself if maybe he lost your number or broke his phone or if you had food in your teeth the whole night and he thought you weren’t playing with a full set of pearly whites. Any of these are completely likely scenarios, right!?
Dressing Up Date Night [CC Lookbook]
The first date outfit is a big one. You want to look great, but you also don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard? But most of the time you’re probably just over-thinking it. Really, you just need to follow these two rules.
Testing the “Friends First” Theory, Part II [Diary of the Undateable]
My rock solid judgment flew out of the window when Carlos gently convinced me to hang out that night. He promised that he wouldn’t hurt me and reminded me that he respected my decision.
Be The Best Version of You [Sexy Time]
Lately, I’ve noticed a plethora of articles aimed at women written to give us insight into what guys find attractive and what they don’t.
Should You Have Sex On The First Date? [Ask A Dude]
What do guys really think of sex on the first date? Is it a deal breaker? I feel like if you have a genuine connection with someone, and the sex is awesome, shouldn’t that make them want you more? Or does it completely take the fun out of the chase? I’ve had one long term relationship start out of sex on the first date. I’ve had other guys never call me again. What’s the deal?

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Cosmo Says The Darndest Things: February Edition
I haven’t picked up an issue of Cosmo since, like, 2007, but I still felt an intense sense of deja vu while flipping through it. I am amazed at the way they can regurgitate the same sex tips over and over and over again. Did you know that guys like when you stroke them and suck them at the same time?
The Best Top Ten Lists You Read This Year
While we’re looking back at all the wonderful moments (and the not so wonderful ones, i.e. that time you threw up in your new boyfriend’s bed) here are a few articles that made my year just a smidgen better. I know for a fact after reading them you’ll feel ten thousand times better about all of your not-so-great moments of 2011.
10 More Things That Annoy Me When We First Start Dating
Well, you probably read the first 10 reasons that annoy us when we first start dating someone. Unfortunately, 10 just wasn’t enough for you guys. We read your comments, listened to your arguments and put all our heads together here at CollegeCandy. Without further ado, we give you 10 more things that drive us absolutely crazy when we first start dating.
Single Girl Society: Ditch the Facebook Stalking
There a man life lessons to be learned from television series How I Met Your Mother — from how to craft the perfect “get psyched” mixed CD, to finding out that nothing good happens after 2 a.m. However, my most recent favorite comes from the “Mystery vs. History” episode where Ted and his date promise not to do any secret research online about one another prior to their first date.

The Weekly Ten: First Date Faux Pas
So when I originally had the idea for this Weekly Ten my plan was to make a real list of first date faux pas – you know, like eating off your date’s plate and talking about the ex – but then I started thinking about it. None of these things have ever actually happened to me. And even if they did they wouldn’t even make the cut on the list of first date horror stories I’ve heard.