It’s been a while since I shared a misadventure of a single sister in the city but this latest one is a winner. Last month, I went to a birthday celebration in Philly for my not-even-a-year-younger-than-me sister, another product of the infamous babymaker who is my father. Her friends and some of her other siblings crammed into the space she reserved at a Moroccan restaurant and I—all late and wrong since I cut my hair and can’t get the ish to look decent enough for public viewing—sat uncharacteristically quiet in my seat. Even chatterboxes like yours truly get introverted sometimes. Then again, the hair keeps me a little more sedated as of late. Out on the street, one of her other guests approached me to introduce himself. It seemed perfectly innocent, since he mentioned something about applying for a job in D.C., and since I live in D.C., I just figured homeboy was networking. 

For guys, there are three pivotal moments in any relationship. Moments that aren't just huge milestones, but ones that fill us with absolute terror.

One of course, is marriage. I'm not talking about the wedding itself or the "till death do us part" thing. I mean the proposing. See, even if we've talked about it for years, and absolutely know you're going to say, "yes," there's still that eensy teensy chance we could be rejected that gets our foreheads sweating like mad. Yeah, we're weird like that.

The second scariest moment would be the first time a guy tells his girl he loves her. Those three simple words completely turn any relationship on its side. Nothing will ever be the same again. It might be good, it might be bad. But it'll never be the same again.

The third scariest moment, however, is the biggest. It's the one guys absolutely fear the most. 

This just in: Angelina Jolie is not perfect. I repeat, Angelina Jolie is not perfect. I know that's hard to accept, considering she's one of the most beautiful women on the planet, living the most envied life possible -- but it's true.

You heard it here first, people -- Angelina has a flaw. And even worse? Brad Pitt completely mocked her for it on Valentine's Day.

It's never been easy to be single, but now, with online dating, smartphones, texting being a predominant form of communication, Facebook, and all the other challenges life in 2013 presents, it's even harder. Now add in the fact that singles seem to have increasingly specific "must-have" qualities for potential mates.

Perhaps in a pre-Valentine's Day effort to make singles feel even more screwed, Match.com has released findings from their national survey of almost 5,500 unattached adults over 21. And while a "nice smile" maybe or "good sense of humor" used to be enough to get by, seems like there are quite a few more surprising qualities you've gotta have to score a date these days ...

Many of us have a strict back door policy: No entry. Exit only. Anal sex isn't for everyone. Neither is chocolate, but those people are weird. Some love it; others never, ever want to even try it. I'm talking about anal again. Not chocolate. The two should never mix because, well ... oh gosh the VISUAL! But what happens when your partner is knocking on your back door and you don't want to answer. How do you say no?

Well, there are lots of ways to say no to anal sex, but I think I came up with seven of the best responses on how to decline some butt love.

I am all for improvements in condom technology. A condom that's easier to put on, provides more pleasure, and avoids the potential allergens in latex? Hey, great idea! And who doesn't like the idea of a condom that's more flexible and reduces breakage? In fact, everything about the prototype "Origami Condom" sounds absolutely fantastic ... until you see it in action.

That's when things get a little, um, disturbing. Because this silicone, fluid-lined condom that's "supposed to mimic the vaginal environment" is SERIOUSLY weird looking, and you can't help but wonder if the designers gave any consideration to whether or not women would appreciate this fancy new approach to safe sex.

Ladies, you'll want to see this enthralling Origami Condom demonstration, and decide for yourself if you'd be willing to experience it in person.

As much as I want to believe that having kids shouldn't affect your sex life, I'd be a big fat liar if I said it didn't. And it's not just because I'm much busier now and pretty darn tired, though that certainly does help matters.

Some things -- well, a lot of things -- just aren't as fun as they used to be, and if I had my druthers, I'd probably never do these 7 sexy things ever again.

Talking dirty can be a tantalizing way to spice up your sex life ... if you can get past the idea of the naughty things you're saying. But you don't have to be a sex kitten to learn how to talk dirty to your guy. Hey, you might even discover that you like how talking dirty makes you feel.

Still, plenty of us feel too shy or embarrassed when we're actually in the moment. How to get over that awkward feeling?

Here are some tips and tricks for mastering the art of dirty talk.