Do Tell: What Does "Hooking Up" Mean to You?


Updated 03/12/10 5:07 PM · Posted by · 50 comments

Do Tell: What Does "Hooking Up" Mean to You?

I overheard some guys talking at a restaurant the other night. One of them was dishing about a girl he "hooked up" with, and he went on to talk about this elaborate sexual experience he had. I was in shock for two reasons: one, that he was speaking in such detail about his sexcapade in a public place, and two, that by "hooking up," he meant sex. I guess where I'm from, that term means you kissed Read more

Dear Poll: Is There Anyone You Regret Not Hooking Up With?


Updated 05/27/08 4:30 AM · Posted by · 17 comments

Dear Poll: Is There Anyone You Regret Not Hooking Up With?

The other night my girlfriends were trying to count how many past hookups they could preface with, "it seemed like a good idea at the time." It’s not that they regretted anything per se; it’s just that hindsight is 20/20! In fact, their actual regrets seemed to be more about the people that they didn’t hook up with when they had the chance, rather than those they'd like to forget. I knew Read more

Do You Ever Just Make Out Anymore?


Updated 06/10/10 4:51 PM · Posted by · 55 comments

Do You Ever Just Make Out Anymore?

I assume that since you are a Dear Sugar reader, you have a few relationships under your belt. I'm sure we've all gotten through the awkward and exciting experience of going from first base to all the way to home. While going all the way is great, it seems like after you've done the deed for the first time, every time you get intimate after that it always leads to sex. You start off kissing and Read more

Matty finally finds his flexibility counterpart


Updated 01/20/07 3:34 PM · Posted by · 40 comments

Matty finally finds his flexibility counterpart

Alliteration aside, Matthew McConaughey was showing his finest moves (what can I say, the man can cut a rug) out in Australia Monday night. Sweat much? Seriously, everything this man does is an aerobic experience (heh). Well, at least he had his mohair hat to...uh...keep...him...warm? For lots more images of MM partying like crazy with the ladies just read more Read more

How to Adjust Your Tax Withholding


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How to Adjust Your Tax Withholding

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Political theater over whether or not to extend the 2% payroll tax holiday has overshadowed the fact that most workers can do more to reduce the amount of tax withheld from their paychecks than anything cooked up in Washington. The power-to-the-people ploy? Using a W-4 form to put an end to overwithholding from your paychecks. Read more

Get the Conversation Started With Sugar Cookies


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Conversation Heart Cookies (Message in a Cookie Recipe)

Sweetheart candies are an essential on Valentine's Day, and recently Williams-Sonoma took the same idea to cookies with Message in a Cookie, a kit that comes with three different cookie-cutter shapes: a heart, a star, and a scalloped square. Each cookie cutter features slots for text, where you can use the accompanying letter stamps to make your own talking sugar cookies. I whipped up a quick Read more

Whitney's Chris D'Elia Has Funny Answers For Your V-Day Questions


Updated 02/13/12 5:30 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Chris D'Elia Interview

You asked, and Whitney's Chris D'Elia answered your Valentine's Day and relationship questions. The standup comedian, who says he's seeing a special someone ("she's super"), took our reader questions on the topic of love and dating in time for Feb. 14. So if you're looking for a guy's perspective before Valentine's Day, take some advice from Chris, who plays Whitney Cummings's hot boyfriend on Read more

Welcome to DistrictSugar and Win a Trip to The Hunger Games Premiere!


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Welcome to DistrictSugar and Win a Trip to The Hunger Games Premiere!

To celebrate the most anticipated movie release of the season, we're so excited to introduce DistrictSugar, your destination for all things Hunger Games. We've lined up interviews with the cast, exclusive looks at the amazing fashion and beauty from the film, and tons of behind-the-scenes details of the making of The Hunger Games. Check out a preview of the specials to come starting Feb. 20, and Read more

The Green Salad That Put a Ring on It


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Green Salad Red Wine Vinaigrette

If you're not into engagement chicken, or if you're looking to double your chances this Valentine's Day, don't miss out on this simple green salad recipe. True story: when my now-husband proposed to me, he managed to sneak in a line about how excited he was that I'd make this salad for him every day for the rest of his life. I've since shared the recipe with friends, whose significant others Read more