Delaying TacticsA pill may offer salvation to
the legions of men—and their ladies—
who are stuck in the express lane.
Threshold of PainFor a newly married couple, the next step—buying a first apartment together—can be a doozy.
Mamma Mia!Why a husband’s supportive presence in the delivery room may not be such a great idea after all.
Head CaseHow one man’s enduring obsession with pleasing women orally led to a
mind-numbingly thorough how-to guide.
Teasy Does ItTired of the constant barrage of in-your-face sex in popular culture? You’re not alone—which may explain the comeback of good old-fashioned burlesque.
Rubber BandwagonThe pornography industry’s latest HIV crisis has led at least one well-known director to embrace the condom. Is this the end of porn as we […]
The Price of LoyaltyIn the dog-eat-dog world of New York dating, pals on the make face an unhappy dilemma: Who’s more important, the fling or the friend?
Look, Ma: No Men!It isn’t easy being a single mom and trying to date—especially when your kid’s threatening to kill your boyfriend.
Players’ CoachWhy finding your ideal match can require a high degree of commitment—to your dating trainer.
Paying for ItTempting as it may be for a man to tell his partner everything, a history of sleeping with prostitutes is one little detail he might consider ke […]
Class ActionIn yoga studios all over town, people are working up a sweat watching their classmates work up a sweat—and oh, yeah, there’s that in […]
Snow JobWomen aren’t the only ones
who fake orgasm. Men are doing it, too—and getting away with it.
Remixed SinglesUnattached 35-plus New Yorkers have a lot more on their minds than just hooking up—even at a party designed for that very thing.
Fake FriendsWhat could be safer than meeting a friend
of a friend online and going out on a little date?
Lots of things, it turns out.
It’s Her ThingHow a beautiful woman with a little
something extra got that way—and why “straight”
men are lining up to meet her.
A Few Screws LooseWhy so many seemingly sane men can’t stay away from that enticing breed of New York City woman: the maniac.
No Expiration DateFor single women without marriage prospects who
are pushing 40, getting ready for that 300th first date
isn’t always as hard as you mi […]
Packing Up Is Hard to DoHe’s cute, he’s available, and he’s right there in your apartment. A roommate can be so tantalizing—but don’t touc […]
The Wedding PlannerFrom the moment she sent out the invitations, everything that could go wrong with the writer’s wedding plans did—except, of course, […]
Mano a ManoMuch has been made about how a “Queer Eye” can
benefit a straight guy. But there is no shortage of gay men who would welcome a lit […]
Political PartyingIt’s not surprising that young voters are turning out in
droves for Howard Dean fund-raisers and rallies. What could be sexier than a we […]
The Long GoodbyeDan and Allison are doing everything they can to remain friends. But is it really possible to end a marriage without destroying the relationship?
Squeeze PlayTalk about tough love. For some men, nothing could be sexier than having a well-chiseled female bodybuilder deliver their own private smackdown.
Friends and LoversGay women in New York quickly discover just
how many degrees of sexual separation lie between
their ex-girlfriends and their latest hookup.
Sexy on the BeachThe author travels to Fire Island to contemplate the eternal verities of the beach: the pounding surf, the soft sand, the blistering sun, and, o […]
Ready or NotAfter fantasizing about it, obsessing over it, and
aching for it, the author now finds herself engaged to the
man of her dreams. So what the […]
The Other WomanDana Pearl insists that she doesn’t go
looking for married men, but in the last eight years
ten of them have found her.
The Other WomanDana Pearl insists that she doesn’t go
looking for married men, but in the last eight years
ten of them have found her.
Smoke SignalsOne unexpected dividend of Bloomberg’s smoking ban,
now that the cold weather is finally gone, has been
the extension of the pickup scen […]
Hot MamasGone are the days when an expectant mother would don a potato sack and pack on the pounds. Today’s preggos are sexier, and hornier, than e […]
Passage to IndiaYoung, upwardly mobile Indian professionals are using Internet dating as a way to preserve traditional family values in twenty-first-century Man […]
UnfaithfulA single episode of infidelity can obliterate a marriage, but in the case of Jay and Vanessa, cheating on each other made them realize just what […]
The Singles TableYou’ve been sequestered with several attractive, slightly tipsy fellow singles, forced to interact for hours at a stretch. Is this some ne […]
Who’s On Top?The Internet has helped turn gay cruising into a narrowly focused, hard-target search, but is it realistic to divide the world into tops and bottoms?
You’ve Got TailWhile the rise of Internet dating may have brought about a new era of sexual freedom, most sites still cling to at least the pretense of courtsh […]
Covering The BasesSome shockingly savvy private-school girls on the sexual politics of hooking up, getting and
giving pleasure, and parents who are too hip.
Flash PhotographyFrustrated by the dearth of male nudes in popular culture, Vivienne Maricevic took out an ad asking for models—and a world of naked men be […]
A Cut AboveThis hairdresser’s heard it all—from horror stories to happy endings—so when the frizzled or frazzled are in need, he’s […]
The Gay DivorcéeFor years, Bridget was in denial about the state of her marriage. Now, in her late thirties, she’s single again and, finally, comfortable […]
Healing HandsA sex surrogate helps men get over their sexual dysfunctions by getting into bed with them. Is this medicine? Or plain old-fashioned prostitutio […]
Toughs LovedIn her twenties, too hot was just right. But at 30,
can this Latina heartbreaker cool her J.Lo-ish
appetite for bad boys and find a Ben?
Surprise FinishA successful match among the silver set may require
a bit of extra polish—and a prescription or two—but one couple learned it’ […]
Toy StoryShannon Mullen’s Sex-Ed Salons, where women get together over mimosas and vibrators, are meant to make buying a sex toy as comfortable and […]
The Private DickIf you think your spouse is two-timing you, you’re probably right, says Jerry Gardner, a detective who specializes in matrimonial work. Bu […]
Tale of the TapesLike many other women, the writer never found much to like
about porn videos. Searching for enlightenment, she spoke to two girlfriends
who g […]
The Pickup ArtistTad Brock lives the love life most men can only dream of. But for all his success in the sack, he insists that what he’s really looking fo […]
The Other WomanHe says she’s just a friend. But she also happens to be his ex-lover, a former model, and a single mom who knows him better than you do. T […]
Bi For NowCall them hasbians. Women who came out of the closet only to end up in heterosexual relationships. Switching teams is never easy—no matter […]
Beyond BeliefRebecca calls Drew the answer to her prayers – even though praying’s not
his thing. Can a nice Jewish girl find happiness with a devoted agnostic?
My Old LadyShe’s easy to please, good in bed, and happy to pick
up the check. So it’s no wonder that the new
“It” girl for horny guys is the thirtysomet […]
