10 Reasons To Be Thankful For Sex

Thanksgiving is the season to let your gratitude show.  

There are so many things you should be grateful for this holiday season. Your health, your family and your job are probably right there at the top of your list. And they should be. 

But maybe this Thanksgiving we should remember to say thanks for the things we really love --  like sex. Even the Pilgrims would agree.  Sex is good.  Why should we give thanks for sex? We've come up with at least 10 reasons. Feel free to add a few of your own in the comments.

1. Sex can give you orgasms. No further explanation should be necessary.

2. Sex makes you happy. You'll wake up the next morning with a smile on your face.  The brain releases endorphins after sex that will decrease stress, inducing a state of euphoria. Oh happy day!

3. Sex burns calories. A sex session can burn about 200 calories, which is like running 15 minutes on a treadmill.

4. Sex helps you fall asleep, which makes it better than taking Ambien or Nyquil to drift off to sleepytime -- both of those remedies will leave you with a hangover the next morning.

5. Sex can bring people together and make babies, and having connections to other people is what makes the world go 'round.

6. Sex gives us something to talk about with our friends. What would you do with your free time if you weren't theorizing about what Ryan Gosling looks like naked? Read a book? Write a screenplay? That's way too ambitious. Let's just keep thinking…new subject: Daniel Craig.

7. Sex gives you something to daydream about when you're bored.  See above "Daniel Craig."

8. Sex is (usually) free.

9. Sex can make you live longer. And if it doesn't than it can give you a reason for living.

10. Sex makes you feel more confident and more comfortable in your own skin.

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How To Have A Romantic Thanksgiving

Ok, so we get it. Thanksgiving doesn't seem like the sexiest holiday of the year at first glance. But if you can't see the romantic elements of this holiday, then you may be overlooking some great opportunities for intimacy. 

It's not just that the tradition foods we enjoy on Thanksgiving are full of aphrodisiacs, it's more than that. There are moments for romance throughout the five-day holiday weekend that you shouldn't overlook. So take some time this Thanksgiving to spend some time with your significant other and see if you don't find romance over this holiday.

1. Sleep in

If you don't have to get up at 4:30am to go out and buy some new electronic gadgets, then take the time to sleep in on "Black Friday." What a pleasure it will be to both be in bed and not have anywhere to go.

2. Go to the movies

Make a date to buy tickets for two to go to see the movies over the weekend. Academy Award season is upon us -- the highest quality movies are in the theatres now. Go find out what everyone's talking about. Discuss the movie afterward -- all that communication could lead to new-found intimacy.

3. Spend time in the kitchen together

Make sure that one person doesn't get stuck in the kitchen while the other person is watching television. Take turns -- divide the duties of cooking up the sides. Or try out a new recipe together. 

4. Let someone else be in the kitchen

Order a pizza or get a take-out meal from your favorite Chinese restaurant. Stay home and away from the crowds, but let someone else handle the stress of cooking at least one meal.

5. Make a date to go out for coffee or dessert

Restaurants can be crowded full of families over the holiday weekend. It's a great time to look for a table for two in a coffee shop or at your favorite pub. Try slipping into your favorite restaurant late at night just for a slice of cheesecake. Enjoy a quiet conversation in the middle of the hub-bub.

6. Tell your partner why you are thankful for them

You may say "I love you" often, but when do you get specific about the qualities in your mate that you are truly thankful they possess.  Now is a good time to tell them.

7. Give gifts

Why wait until Christmas? Surprise your mate with a little token of your affection.

8. Take photos

Make sure that you remember these most precious moments. Take lots of photos and share them with your love.

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Gay Men Will Marry Your Girlfriends

CollegeHumor's Favorite Funny Videos

Gay marriage has been put to the vote and passed in four states this past election, but there are still a few people who aren't on board with marriage equality. 

For those people, the College Humor website has made a new video just for you. They're issuing an ultimatum: either you let them get married, or they're going to start marrying your girlfriend. 

Think that can't happen? They've got quite a few compelling (and hilarious) reasons why it can…and could!

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How To Keep Your Romance Hot In Colder Weather

Just because the weather has turned cold, doesn't mean that your romance has to get cold too. There are so many ways that you can enjoy the cooler temperatures and heat up your romance. We've got a few ideas:

Plan a winter weather getaway

There is nothing more romantic than getting cozy in front of a roaring fire  with a couple of glasses of wine, or steaming mugs of hot chocolate. Your cuddle will quickly become a warm tangle of fun on the carpet. Enjoy the snowy landscape by embracing it and enjoying it from the comfort of a mountain cabin.

Bundle up for a long walk

Though it might seem unappealing at first, winter hikes can be a lot of fun. When the landscape is covered in snow, it looks like something out of a fairy tale, so dress in your warmest layers, put on your boots, find a trail and get moving. Pack a thermos full of tea or hot soup and bring your camera so you can take photos of what you see.

Pretend it's still summer with an indoor picnic

Put a quilt or blanket on the floor and set up a feast for you and your guy. Serve white wine with cheeses, bread, olives and crackers. Light some candles, put on some music that reminds you of warmer weather times and forget all about the cold outside.

Take a dip in a hot tub
Show off your bikini bod outside of the bedroom!  Find a spa or hot tub to go with your guy for a fun night of wet romance. Being under water when there's a chill in the air can be more fun than swimming in warm weather.  

Go on a Guy's Night Out

Pick him up and take him to his favorite burger joint. After dinner, take him to the game. Go for basketball, hockey or football! You'll have the best time cheering for the home team and you'll forget the chilly weather outside.

Get out on a beach walk

Just because you've packed away your sunscreen and beach toys for the winter doesn't mean that you can't have fun at the beach. Taking a stroll near the waves on a cold day can be invigorating and the intimacy that comes from a long talk can lead to a lasting romance. Bundle up and find your favorite beach!

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Famous Movie Sex Scenes For Inspiration

It's that time of year when Hollywood finally gets around to releases movies that are worth paying $15 to see. It's Oscar season, and movies that don't feature a lot of action and car chase sequences are pushed out of the theatre in favor of films that feature plot, depth and occasionally a little bit of sex.

A good sex scene can make a movie memorable. A bad one can make a movie memorable too -- but not necessarily for the reason the filmmakers intended.  While some sex scenes are big turn ons to the audience because of the context in the story and the appeal of the actors in the scenes, there are some scenes that can be the inspiration for your own bedroom activities.

They're not all Oscar-worthy, but here's a list of six films that could inspire some famous (hopefully) sex scenes in your own home:

1. From Here To Eternity

You don't have to go all the way -- kissing in the waves may be enough. It certainly was enough for Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr. The waves washing over your bodies as you are locked in a passionate embrace. You don't have to travel to an exotic location for this one, but why not? Start planning a spring vacation now and make a beach embrace your goal.

2. Risky Business

Yes, the sex is incredibly hot when Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay indulge their fantasies to have sex on a train.  Who wouldn't want to try recreating that scene? But if you're not feeling as adventurous, dancing around the living room in your underwear to some old time rock n' roll may also make you both feel like getting it on. 

3. The Big Easy

This scene isn't hot just because of Dennis Quaid's six-pack abs, or because Ellen Barkin is playing a saucy glasses-wearing DA. It's hot and spicy for so many other reasons -- the New Orleans setting, the Zydeco, and the jambalaya.  Reenact this movie's steamy scenes and your luck with sex will change from bad to good.

4. Secretary

You read all three "50 Shades" books back-to-back-to-back? You may want to let the BDSM in this movie be your guide for a little naughty sex at home. Or you can try it at the office. That's where   James Spader got bossy with Maggie Gyllenhaal  -- and you know what comes next. 

5. 9 ½ Weeks

Kim Basinger and a younger and very beautiful Mickey Rourke get down and do the nasty while cleaning out the fridge. You don't need to find an exotic location for this one, just head out to the kitchen and indulge!

6. Unfaithful

The ever-beautiful Diane Lane playing a devoted wife and mother is unfaithful with a handsome younger man played by Olivier Martinez. Their heated attraction for each other is so irresistible that he follows her into a stairwell for a heated (and very public) intimate encounter. Public sex isn't for the feint of heart, but if you're in a quiet building, maybe you should give it a go.

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Happy Election Day!

Now get out there and go vote!

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Ten Things To Do With Your Extra Hour

It's time to fall back from Daylight Savings. That means this Sunday at 2am, it will stay 2am for an extra hour.  This little treat may be one of the highlights of the long cold dark winter to follow. The best part of Daylight Savings is the illusion of the extra hour of time that magically appears.

You can do whatever you want with the "extra" hour of time you've been gifted. You can treat it as any other ordinary day and just set your clocks back and go about your business. Or you can recognize that it's a special day and really celebrate it.

Here's ten things you can do with your extra hour this Sunday:

1. Get up and get going!

Why sleep in when you can get up early and get out and celebrate this special day! Do all of those things that you've been putting off for so long. It's a great way to kick off the holiday season -- when there's always too much to do and too little time to do it in.

2. Find a new favorite TV show

There never was a better time for a Netflix marathon than during the extra hour that you get from falling back from Daylight Savings Time. Just think of how cool all of your friends will think you are when they find out that you've been watching Homeland and Walking Dead from the very beginning.

3. Pamper yourself

There's no reason to go to bed on time, but if you don't want to go out on the town to use up your extra hour, then pamper yourself at home with massages. You can take your time and hit all the good parts -- you've got nothing but time.

4. Get lost in a good book

There's no reason to only read one chapter if you find yourself in the middle of a page-turned. Go ahead and read until you just can't keep your eyes open any more.

5. Deepen your intimacy

Take the time to talk with your partner. Share details that you may have put off because you didn't have the time before -- you'll be surprised at where a good conversation can lead.

6. Go to a midnight movie or close down a club

It's not a school night, so there's no bedtime. You can get out and party all night long if you want to. Just make sure to be safe and have a designated driver.

7. Buy new batteries

It's time to check all of your battery-operated appliances -- including the smoke detector and most importantly, your vibrator. You don't want to have to go out looking for C-cell batteries on a dark and horny night.

8. Sleep or recharge

Let's face it, sometimes the best way to celebrate an extra hour is with a good nap.

9. Research your local election ballot

This could be the first year that you don't cast some votes for people you've chosen just because you like their last name. Go ahead, do some online research and get involved. It's a great way to be an informed citizen.

10. Have sex.

Do it twice. You do have an extra hour, you know.

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