Sex toys are a very interesting part of sexual relationships for one simple reason: most people enjoy them, but very few people are willing to admit it. For various reasons, sex toys carry a somewhat negative feeling with them, and often people simply don’t want to seem weird or kinky just because they enjoy playing ...

If you’ve ever been dumped, you know that it really, really sucks. There’s rarely an “easy” way for things to end; someone’s has to get hurt. I was on the receiving end of my first serious breakup. I thought that I was prepared, and it would be a gradual descent. I was naïve; I had ...

Dear Aries, You’ve always been our #1 leader. Often, it’s your actions that pave the way for the rest of us. Right now we are in a cycle of thinking about and communicating our affections. Speak your mind and express what everyone is probably already thinking. Love is hiding in pretty words and romantic ideas. ...

Dear Aries, Why didn’t you just go for it? Love tension eases this week and clears the competition right out of the way. You are still going to have to present a strong case and try your best to stand out. Words will still open doors. Dear Taurus, Love is all about being a happy ...

True to the “Straight Up Love” blog, I’d like to introduce Rod, the quintessential Guy’s Guy who bats for the ladies by dishing out the truth about men – straight up. Rod is the pseudonym of Max Hallyday, the protagonist in my novel The Guys’ Guy’s Guide To Love. In the novel, Rod teaches women ...

Dear Aries, A boring week waits with daily chores to be done. Try not to rock the boat with the extra energy. As the weekend approaches feelings turn to love. You want to express yourself but you’ll have to wait until Friday for love to really strike home. Dear Taurus, It’s not as expensive as ...