And sex? well, sex is always fraught with issues. Initiating sex with a new partner, negotiating the sexual rules of a relationship, practicing safe sex—they all involve a delicate dance of give and take, back and forth. In this section of the site, you'll find the steps of that dance: Finding a date, asking someone out, how to respond when someone asks you out, handling sexual overtures, anonymous sex, breaking up—it's all here.

Sex can be a part of dating, or not. For some people at some times, sex can be all there is to dating. Some people prefer to let a relationship develop before they become intimate; others want to test sexual compatibility before they get invested in an emotional relationship. Do what feels right for you. But how you initiate sex with a new partner—whether you're straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender—can be a real test of your manners. Even an anonymous hook-up doesn't need to be boorish, and how you behave when it comes to sex could mean the difference between a one-night stand and a chance for a longer relationship (or at least another date).

Sexual manners could fill a book (they fill a lot of pages in mine), but know that sexual situations still follow the same basic rules that all questions of etiquette do. Be respectful, honest, and kind—even if you're kinky and wild! A word to the wise: This section of the site is frank, as it deals with real-life sexual situations from back rooms to bedrooms.