Tights in a Tight Spot

Although I distinctly remember shooting my mom the look of death when she said I should wear stockings under my skirt, I have recently begun to reconsider my premature judgements. Leggings have popped back into style in both solid, patterned, and argile forms. Sheer stockings are even making a sexy comeback. Seeing as tonight is New Year's Eve and will most likely be filled with boozin and crusin, I figured this would be an appropriate article.

Reasons for wearing tights:
Its cold as balls outside
Testosterone filled boys
Alchohol influening our decisions

I have recently discovered that not only do my turqoise leggings serve to repel men (just kidding), but they also provide one more layer for me to decide if I really want to do what I am about to. Or, if you know that you would like to avoid such encounters they can be used in advance.

You say, "Do you like my tights"
-"yeah"
-"me too, thats why I think they should stay on."

Haha. I'm partially kidding, but if someone decides to try that line, let me know how it went. Either for fashion or function consider wearing tights.

Living Life on the Edge

I'm sure most of us believe we could be a little more carefree, a little less cautious, but when it comes to some things, we can't be cautious enough.

Pregnancy. Yes, babies. If you are trying to have one, disregard the following. However, for all you single women who don't want to become single moms, take a second to catch up. Many of us know about the pill, and 30.6% of women in the U.S. use oral contraceptives. Here are a few facts:

The first oral contraceptive was launched in the U.S. in 1960
In 1993 the female condom became available in the U.S. (1992 for Europe)
In 2001 the FDA approved the first monthly vaginal ring- NuvaRing

Here are a list of contraceptive choices currently available to women

Abstinence -not having sex
Birth Control Pill
Cervical Cap -a latex cap covered in spermicide that is fitted to the cervix (change it every year) Condom -you know, a little party hat for his parts
Contraceptive Film -a 2 by 2 inch sheet that is placed near the cervix where it dissolves and kills sperm (kinda like a little sperm grenade- cool)
Contraceptive Foam -kills sperm and blocks them from entering the cervical canal
Contraceptive Implant -hormone implant inserted into upper arm (incredibly effective and helps lessen PMS symptoms)
Contraceptive Patch -like the pill, it is a patch that is replaced every week for three weeks and then left off for menstruation
Contraceptive Ring -a ring that works like the patch and is removed once a month
Contraceptive Sponge -vaginal sponge (more effective for women who have never given birth)
Contraceptive Suppositories -a barrier that melts and releases spermicide (85% effective)
Diaphragm -a latex disc that prevents sperm from entering cervix. Should be left in 6-24 hours after sex
Emergency Contraception -also known as Plan B or the morning after pill. A pill that acts as a high dose birth control pill that can be take up to 5 days after unprotected sex
Female Condom -a polyurethane condom that is placed into the woman (79% effective)
Fertility Awareness Method -awareness regarding a womans cycle and when she is most fertile (87-98% effective)
Injectable Contraception -a hormone shot administered every 3 months. Most commonly Depo-Provera
Intrauterine Contraception -(UID) a small device placed into the uterine cavity
Outercourse -alternatives to sex like kissing, mutual masturbation, and other activities
Shield -a soft silicone cup with a loop placed over the cervix with spermicidal jelly (85% effective)
Withdrawal -also known as "pulling out." The man removes his penis before ejaculation (77-95% effective)

So. Of those 20 or so options, I highly suggest using at least one. No matter what kind of contraceptives you use, I recommend also using a condom. Condoms, unlike the pill, patch, ring, or injections, can help protect you from HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Despite being incredibly cute, I don't think many of us want little duplicates of ourselves running around, so be smart, and be safe.
Until writing this post, I wasn't even aware of half of these.

"On a Break"

First of all, for all of you who are currently dating someone you really like, lets keep it that way. Rule number one: ALWAYS AVOID "the break." Not only is it one word away from break up, its about half a step away as well. If for some reason (brain malfunction, margaritas, strong blow to the head) you decide to step onto the 500 year old rotting bridge called "a break," do not agree to being able to see other people. Even if you both agree that you could be with other people if you want, someone will be way more hurt than if you just broke up. See Friends episode "We Were on a Break." Furthermore, before initiating said "break," try to sort out and detach yourself from all of his things that are still in your appartment or your car. Believe me it will be a lot easier than doing so after breaking up. A sock of his turns into something you want to fall asleep with just to remember him. Not a pretty sight.
Well, I truely advise either working things out, or breaking up, but if the break is inevitable, heed my advice.

Intro, Bojour, Hola, Aloha

Although most of us would be better off with a Labrador for loyalty, a heated blanked for comfort, and a multiple-setting shower head for excitement, we still find ourselves searching for the perfect guy. Its not that they don’t exist, Most of us see them or stare a little too long at them every day, its just that we can’t seem to get them. Sure we get men. Cute, athletic, brilliant men. However they choose not to get off the couch, use their brain, or they can’t lay off the booze. So what do we do.
We become the promiscuous teenager that uses the logic that if 1 man in every 100 is decent, we must get with 99 other men to find him. I will tell you that this method does not work. However, knowing that the lack of a fully developed mind will prevent you from taking my advice, I have decided to provide some on dating.