hooking up

12 Things You Should Stop Doing Once You Hit Your 20s
Ah your 20s. The time for leaving college, joining the workforce and, if you believe Lena Dunham’s Girls, eating cupcakes in bathtubs.
In Defense of Naked Makeout Sessions [Sexy Time]
Recently, I was reading through an advice forum that’s usually frequented by fairly open-minded people. These people bashed the idea of getting naked with someone repeatedly while having zero intention of boning them. They called it irresponsible and labelled it a “tease” move.

On Having Sex With and Without Strings Attached [Dear DBN]
It’s just sex, right? Ha, wrong! Sex is an emotional minefield. You can cross it successfully, but you better be careful. This week, I tackle some of the complications of getting laid outside of an agreed upon arrangement.
3 Rules for Sex When You’re Single or Dating
In a relationship, there’s often an open and honest communication between partners, whereas single sex can come with some mixed signals or varying expectations.
Reasons Girls Turn Down No Strings Attached Hook Ups [He Said/She Said]
Turns out there are a lot of reasons, ranging from the superficial to protecting your heart.
The 8 Traits of a Great Wingwoman [Friday Faves]
In a college world where (shocker!) people drink and hook-up on a regular basis, it’s always a lovely gift in disguise to have a wingwoman by your side who supports you, sets you up for success, and is your personal cheerleader.
The 5-Step Process to Getting Over Post-Sex Regret [Sexy Time]
In the moment, we can all make choices that don’t ultimately sit well, so let’s delve into the process of getting over the gnawing feeling in your gut that you’ve done something terribly wrong

8 Reasons to Have a One-Night Stand
One-night stands have kind of a bad rep. Sure, there’s a risk of embarrassing moments, walks of shame, and STDs, but there are still some really great things about them! They’re basically a naughty treat – have them in moderation, be safe, and they’re awesome.
How-To Love Yourself in 6 Simple Steps
Here on CollegeCandy, we write a lot of how-to posts. But for this particular how-to, I wanted to go a little less glam, and a little bit more gushy.
How To Tell If You’re One Night Stand Material
What is it exactly that makes a guy want to bring you home? The answer may not be what you think, ladies, and to be honest, it might not be one you like very much at all.
Why’d He Ask To Get Serious And Then Disappear? [Ask A Dude]
Fast forward one week and I don’t hear from him at all. I text him a few times and don’t hear back. I asked him to talk and when he called me he got very defensive.
Why Every Woman Should Be Having One-Night Stands [Friday Faves]
Being in a relationship is great, but getting there totally sucks. You meet someone, start to like that someone and then go crazy trying to figure out if they like you, why they aren’t calling, if you should text them, if you should have kissed them, if telling them you love The Hills was too much information…
What Are The Rules To An Open Relationship? [Ask A Dude]
So I’ve heard about people having “open” relationships, but I don’t hear about a lot of them that ever end up well. So I guess my question is: what are the rules to an open relationship?
Sexy Time: It Takes Two to Tango
There was an oh-so-charming piece published in Esquire last week written by a gentleman who is fed up with all the mediocre sex he’s having. Despite the fact that sex requires (at least) two participants, he put the onus of his inadequate sex life on his partners. Because there’s nothing sexier than a dude who refuses to take any responsibility. Am I right, ladies?
Stop Having Bad Casual Sex [Sexy Time]
Hookup culture dictates if you’re single, at least moderately attractive and you’re in your 20s, it is a rite of passage that you make bad decisions, usually fueled by alcohol, low self esteem, loneliness or low-key peer pressure. If, every so often you find yourself entwined with someone and engaging in activities that bore you, disgust you, or leave you feel awkward, degraded, or anxious…please stop.
The Weekly Ten: Summer Fever
As a New Englander you would think I would be one of the many supporters of winter. After all, I used to figure skate and bring my inner tube to the Seven Hills, but somewhere (I blame junior year of college; not sure why) I turned. Maybe it was when I fell in love with all the wonderful things summer had to offer, maybe it was when winter started taking over half of the year.