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--- Advice Column for Nov, 2002 ---

  • Can a woman actually be good or bad at sex? What makes one better than the other? In other words, what can a girl do to be a great lay?
    - Heather, Age 20 from Georgia

    Excellent question. I hold private, one on one classes for voluptuous, motivated females wanting to improve performance. Of course there's a 3 month waiting list... but it's a free service I offer out of the goodness of my heart. (j/k). The real answer is, yes, it's possible to be a great lay and it's possible to be a terrible fuck as well. My last g/f was the WORST. Terribly inhibited, afraid to try new things, and bossy. Yuk! Funny thing was, she had no idea. She even commented once how great our sex was. I nearly fell of my chair when she said that. She really had no clue. 
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  • I recently went out drinking with this guy from work. I kissed him but it meant nothing. Now it's like he's in love with me and he won't leave me alone. I've told him that I don't want a boyfriend. What can I do to let him know he isn't my type without hurting his feelings or making work feel uncomfortable?
    - Caroline , Age 27 from South Carolina

    Well, there's nothing like brutal honesty. Of course you're at work with the guy everyday, which could create problems. This might be one of those storms you need to ride-out.... In other words, sounds like you might need to do one of those classic 'avoidance' run patterns where you put up with his crap until he simply gets tired of trying. Just blow him off the same way you've been doing it. You don't need to go out with him any more or kiss him, but you do need to let him down easy and over time if you want to preserve status quo. Congrats. You've just learned why it's usually a bad idea to fish off the company pier.
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  • Hey Man. My girl wants me to kiss her right after she's done going down on me, but I don't want to because, you know... She says if I won't kiss her afterwards she won't do it anymore. What should I do?
    - Jeff, Age 20 from New York

    Well, buddy, welcome to the 'real world' of sexual maturity. The rules change depending on the partner. Right now you're in a pickle. Sounds like your only choices are (a) learn to do without the BJ or (b) pucker up, cowboy.
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  • I just turned 20 years old. I have been with two girls in the last month intimately. I have never been intimate before these experiences. Before this began to happen, I would masturbate from 1-3 times daily, off and on. The first of the 2 girls wanted sex. I have entered her 3 times now, and every time I slowly lose my erection. The other girl was giving me oral sex, and after about 7 or 8 minutes, I would begin to lose my erection. The first girl has also given me oral sex three times, one of which was at least 10 minutes long. I did not ejaculate at any of these times. I am seriously worried. Have I damaged myself from masturbating for so long? Should I seek help?
    - Chris, Age 20 from Kansas

    Relax, Chris. Everyone knows that over-masturbation can make you nearsighted and in some cases can cause premature baldness, but not impotence. Try an eye doctor and perhaps consider getting yourself some Rogaine just in case. Just kidding, of course. You sound fine. Go see a doctor if you're concerned, but trust me when I tell you that 1-3 times per day is not atypical.
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  • I recently started seeing a man who is 38. Soon after I found out he was still a virgin. Can you please tell me a good reason he would have waited so long? By the way, he is not long untouched.
    - Janie, Age 40 from Florida

    So let me get this straight. You appear into this guy's life and soon after he's no longer a virgin? My question for you is, are you smoking crack? Sounds to me like he's simply employing one of the oldest angles known to man and you sucked it up (no pun intended) like a kitten lapping a fresh bowl of milk. I could be wrong about this, of course, but how many unspoiled 38 year old males are there out there just waiting for the "right" woman?
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  • I wanted to know what your opinion is regarding boyfriends/husbands checking out other women and making comments about them in front of their girlfriends/wives. I have been dating a guy for little over a year and he says he loves me but he is constantly checking out other women and making comments about them. I have tried to talk to him about this. I have told him it hurts my feelings and that it is disrespectful yet he continues doing it. He is a great guy but this has caused many fights in our relationship. Am I making a big deal out of nothing??
    - Chris, Age 23 from Kansas

    Yes... and no. Yes, you could simply decide it's not going to bother you, especially if you know 'deep down' that he's going to remain faithful. After all, looking at a pretty girl makes us normal humans, not untrustworthy. On the other hand, if it bugs the shit out of you, then he should understand that it's a little disrespectful and I think it would be reasonable for you to expect him to tone things down. So, yes, you could just decide to ignore this if you're secure in the knowledge that it doesn't really mean anything, but if you can't bring yourself to do that then he should respect your wishes to put a lid on it.
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  • Hi! I am heterosexual, so why do I like to watch other women have sex or masturbate? Am I gay?
    - Denise, Age 27 from California

    You sound like the perfect woman. Stop worrying about it and let me know if you live near me!
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  • I am dating a 26 year old guy. He genuinely cares about me, and vice versa; however, I'm having doubts about whether this relationship can go anywhere for the long haul because he's 4 years younger than I am. Will you give me your honest opinion about whether you think this is an issue? When I'm 32, he'll be 28. When I'm 40, he'll be 36... Am I making too much of a big deal? How would YOU feel marrying (not simply dating) a woman 4 years older? Thanks for your down-to-earth advice. 
    - Missy, Age 30 from Maryland

    Well, it's like this. Everyone is different. Some guys don't mind if the woman already has kids, while most do. Some guys only date thin women while others prefer the well-fed type. I don't think 4 years is that big of a deal at your ages. If you guys like each other, then I'd say, pretty emphatically, go for it. 
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  • Hey A-Man. I'm completely shaven down below and most guys really seem to like it. Do you guys really like it better that way, and if so, why?
    - Cassie, Age 19 from Florida

    So most guys seem to like the fact that you're shaved? What did you do, some kind of mass research study? Focus groups? Ink blots? Questionnaires? What?? And where can I sign up to be in the next sample group? (j/k) At any rate, if you want to know why we like it, go out and perform the following basic experiment. First, go kiss a baby's cheek. Then, go kiss the back of you dad's hairy head. Now, which one did you like better?
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  • My boyfriend was seeing an older woman for money. He promised me that he was not seeing her any more and I just found out recently that he still was. I have obtained her phone number but do not want to call her. I only want to get him on the phone and let him know he has been caught and it is either she or I. We live together. What should I do and how should I approach him?
    - Priscilla, Age 36 from California

    Well there's all kinds of things going on here. First of all, he sounds like a scum bag for using this woman simply b/c she's got money. Why would you want someone like that? I think you should move on. I imagine you can do much better. At any rate, you can't make a person decide to stop cheating by threatening them. All you can do is make them stop until they think you're not looking. They do it because, one way or another, they want to. Either they are bored with you or they simply enjoy multiple partners. Either way, I don't see why you would want to trust someone that puts your life and mental health at such risk. My suggestion is simply to get rid of the guy.
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  • One of your most emphasized points about sex is to make sure that whoever you're involved with is mature, safe, and can handle the consequences. On the other hand, many people disagree with couples if there is a large age gap. What do I do if the only guys I'm finding that are mature, safe, and can handle the consequences are men older than me?
    - Jody, Age 17 from New York

    I'm not worried about them, Jody. I'm worried about you. You seem reasonable and thoughtful, yet you're playing with fire nonetheless. Why is it so easy to see that these men need to be mature, yet you plainly ignore yourself in your observations? 17 year olds have no business having sex. They don't have the resources to handle the consequences of unwanted pregnancy or even something as simple as a case of crabs. Saying you're responsible and actually being responsible are entirely different. One is lip service. The other is tangible. If I got a woman pregnant today, I'd have enough money to pay for an abortion, or alternatively if we so desired, to pay half the expenses in raising the child. You, on the other hand, would be paralyzed by fear at the prospect of explaining to mom and dad how this happened. You would be forced to rely in every way on the finances and experience of others to solve your problem for you. Understand the difference?
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  • Dear A-Man: I am a 17 year old homosexual who has not come out. I don't know how to go about it. My friends think it is disgusting and I am afraid they would not like me if I told them. I also do not know how to tell my mom. How do I go about doing so?
    - Stephanie, Age 17 from Texas

    Well, my opinion on this subject has always been one of restraint. While I understand the need to tell people things so like this so that you can live life without keeping secrets, I also live in 'reality' and understand that this type of information is damaging. I suggest the following: wait. Wait until you're not in high school any more. Wait until you have a job and some independence. There are clubs in college you can join where you can learn from other people like you how to handle these delicate situations. The problem with 'coming out' at your stage in life is that there is no escape route. There's no place to go if you need 'out'. Once you're on your own, you can begin to do as you please. You won't be held prisoner in a school or at your parents' home. See what I mean? I'd give myself a chance at life, if I were you. Don't create controversy until you have the means to manage the consequences. Right now, you'd be pretty screwed if you let the cat out of the bag only to find out it's all over high school the following Monday.
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  • My boyfriend (aged 35) of 7 months told me that he took his younger brother to a go-go bar. My reaction was not positive! The thought of him enjoying watching naked women disgusted me! He always tells me he loves me and there has never been any major problems in our relationship. Can you please tell me why men find pleasure in this...? I am a very attractive woman and wonder why he likes to look at other women.
    - Melissa, Age 25 from New Jersey

    Let me begin by saying that I personally hate titty bars. The women are fake (boobs, hair, personality, everything). Their job is to lie to you by pretending to like you so that you will give them money for sitting on your lap. Frankly, I'm fairly disgusted by the whole scene and I avoid it. That being said, I don't fault guys simply for going to a show. The difference between watching Britney shake her ass on MTV and 'Crystal' shake hers at the Kit Kat Club is elementary. Try not to overreact. It doesn't sound like he's in there every other day. Also, I really don't think it would bother me if my lady (I'm single, so speaking hypothetically) were to see some male strippers. It's easy to imagine her enjoying a show without envisioning her running off with some hunky stripper dude name "Vlad". It's just a show, after all. Hell, maybe it would make her horny enough to rush home with an itch and a twinkle in her eye, if you get my meaning. 
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  • If a girl is taking the pill, are there consequences to not using a condom?
    - Billy, Age 20 from Ohio

    Sure. Pills don't work 100% of the time. Also, you can get any number of diseases from her as well, not to mention pass them on if you happen to have one.
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