Her Gay Best Friend: The Olymp-Ex—A Guide to Winning Your Breakup

Last weekend was, to put it as nicely as possible, a shit show.  
Oh? You say you don't remember last weekend? Well let me refresh your memory. It was your first party since the breakup. You were still healing. You were fragile. You were putting on a brave face…then you were drunkenly sobbing in the bathroom after you caught a glimpse of your ex dancing with another girl. 

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The "Hook-Up at Home" Guide: From Old Flames to Horny Next-Door Neighbors

Just when you thought you would never see the ghosts of your high school hook-up past again, you do. The funny thing about summer break is that everyone has it, leading to a repopulation of your hometown with every single boy from your pre-college days. How stressful!
 
Luckily, we can break down the overly complicated romantic situations of every single one of your high school conquests (or defeats) into generic straightforward categories that your idle summer brain will be able to process easily, each rated with cute faces that will guide you to the right decision: to hookup, or not to hookup?

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Meet the Parents: How to win over your boyfriend's parents!

We all remember how catastrophic Ben Stiller was when he met his fiancé's parents in Meet the Parents. He was a nice guy, yet for some reason kept bombing in every instance. Since it's summer time, it might mean a visit to your significant other's hometown. HC knows the experience can be totally nerve-racking. To ensure you don't break any urns or kill any family pets, HC is here to help you calm your anxiety and woo the 'rents!

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Foods that Fuel the Libido – Ten Natural Aphrodisiacs

We've all heard of over-the-counter stimulants that increase your sex drive, but not many college students are popping these pills willingly and without significant forethought. Is there a way to enhance your boyfriend and your sex life sans the same pill your 75-year-old grandfather swears by?  There are indeed natural solutions or additions, if you will, to your sex life.  The following list brings a whole new meaning to the word foodgasm.

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The Best Gifts For Guys – We Tracked Them Down

Remember that episode from season 1 of Gossip Girl when Serena got Dan a really expensive watch for Christmas and he actually made her return it? Finding a gift for your significant other is hard. You have to pick out something in the acceptable price range that's appropriate for the occasion, and also make sure it's something special, something he'll appreciate.
 

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Her Gay Best Friend: Flirting with Disaster

Being your friend is a job that comes with certain responsibilities and obligations.
For example, on a shopping trip, I know I'll have to stand next to you for an hour or so while you browse in Forever 21, even though they have no men's clothing and the mannequins remind me of evil, robot prostitutes. And I've accepted that I have to give you feedback on your outfit each day, even though you never listen to my opinions anyway and continue to wear leggings that clash with your skirt.

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How to REALLY Lose a Guy (in 10 Days): 6 Dating Don'ts

It's been seven years since rom-com queen Kate Hudson left tampons in Matthew McConaughey's apartment in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days". As a young teen, you watched Andie give Ben a love fern, drag him to a Celine Dion concert and you swore you'd never make the same mistakes. Now that you can fit into Andie's stilettos, you know not to make obvious mistakes from the movie like giving your date a tiny dog. But Andie lived in a world without texts, Twitter and Facebook so we'll pick up where she left off. It is far too easy to lose a guy if you aren't careful, but Her Campus is here to help you navigate the rocky waters of the dating pool with our list of the Top 6 Dating Don'ts.

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Long Distance Love: What to do when summer sparks stop flying

It starts slowly—texts become less frequent or maybe he forgets to call and say goodnight.  Your phone, which you previously considered an extra limb, is sitting ignored in the passenger's seat while you hit the beach with your BFFs.  As July rounds the corner, and you nervously refresh your Facebook page wondering "Why hasn't he written on my wall?" you realize you've found yourself in the opposite of the steamy summer romance you've always dreamed about. You are in a long distance relationship, and it's fizzling out faster than the leftover soda from Memorial Day.

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TV Doesn't Rot Your Brain!: Lessons To Learn in Love from Our Favorite TV Characters

I watch a fair amount of television. It gets prioritized over non-essential homework (but not prioritized over sleeping or going out). And over the years I've learned quite few things while sprawled out on the couch, in a snuggie, eating chips (wow, what a visual). I've learned how to spot elephantiasis–one of my favorite strange diseases. I've learned that you can achieve fame from being an obnoxious Apprentice contestant (Omarosa) or from singing a horrible song on American Idol (I'm looking at you William Hung). I've also learned some more important lessons. Full House taught me that any problem can be solved in a neat 30-minute episode (not to be confused with Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen's "we'll solve any crime by dinnertime" lesson). Grey's Anatomy told me to always figure out the career of your hook-ups so you can anticipate seeing them on the first day of work if necessary. And Hannah Montana taught me that anyone you know might be a popstar on the side.

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