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Why Don’t We Have a Male Equivalent of “Mistress”?

Leaving aside whether an affair made public is even worth talking about, we can at least use language that isn’t charged.

Anchorman Accidentally Asks Weather Lady If He Can Fondle Her On Live TV

You’re right, weather lady. This is too much fun.

Vocab Lessons: A “European” Marriage

Do Americans make too big a deal out of cheating?

Dating Around the World: 4 Ways to Date Like a Brit

If you’re hoping for a date that doesn’t involve a lot of shouting and throwing things, opt to watch the game in a pub or at someone’s apartment. Either way, there’s still beer.

Popcorn Flirting: The Flirting That Gets You Nowhere

Popcorn flirting isn’t bad for you; it’s just a little unsatisfying.

Do You Have An Ongoing Booty Call? [VIDEO]

There are all kinds of relationships — some are based on mutual feelings of respect and love, some are based on mutual feelings of “IT’S 3AM WHAT RU YOU UP TO?” When the latter becomes a regular thing, we call that an ongoing booty call.

Fancy a Snog, Love? British vs American Sex Slang

When my friend Sarah was studying abroad in the UK, a guy once asked her if she fancied a snog, and she thought he was offering her a cigarette instead of suggesting they make out.

Vocab Lessons: What Does “Smanging” Mean?

3 Google searches later, and we’re still confused about what this word means.

Hooking Up: Do You “Recycle” People You Used to Date?

It’s that time of year again, when the prospect of meeting someone new feels exhausting, and all your old flames start to look that much more appealing…