Mélanie Berliet

When you whip out a batch of lemon infused vodka popsicles at an outdoor shindig, you’re pretty much guaranteed to be everyone’s favorite guest.

Real guys tell us what it takes to be boyfriend material.

You’re not counting on a relationship to make you entirely happy because the kind of fulfillment you’re after in life requires so much more than the right guy.

“I was a jerk for so long. It’s like I didn’t even understand that I was interacting with other humans or something. Then I met this girl in college who changed my entire perspective—on life AND love…”

Physical contact doesn’t have to be sexual to turn a guy on and leave him thinking about you long after you go your separate ways. Every in-person interaction is an opportunity to introduce the idea of hooking up without being overtly sensual.

You’ll feel your heart sink every time you return to an empty house because you’d honestly rather be wherever your boyfriend or girlfriend is at all times.

Physical touch: You’re an expert at affection and everyone loves you for it.

Quality Time: You want the people you love to be there for you, literally.

Our refusal to hold men accountable for cheating seems like an offshoot of our tendency to admonish women for being sexual—to slut shame them for the very same behavior that earns men “player” status.

Short but sweet, these sensual tales will make you want it in five seconds flat.

The best theme parties are the ones you put thought and care into planning. So whether you’re hosting or attending a Cinco De Mayo bash this year, consider these 10 unique ways to make your celebration that much more special.

Sometimes, you’re just too busy to think about changing your shoes to accommodate all the different things you have to do in one day.