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Kylie Jenner's Snapchat Movie Has Been Turned Into a Series

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It's now possible to become a Snapchat movie director. This was proven by Kylie Jenner, who posted a 32-part short movie entitled When Harry Met Kylie/Hailey/Kendall on the popular social media app. She posted it on the Kylie Jenner app the next day because no Oscar-worthy film is only in theaters for 24 hours. Kylie has millions of fans and followers, so her "movie" was undoubtedly a hit. 

Yesterday, she did what any great Hollywood director would do and made a sequel. The movie is just over a minute long, making it the perfect length for a quick Netflix and Chill session with someone who isn't that great of a kisser. The sequel stars Kourtney Kardashian, who lies to Kylie about having a thing for Harry and goes to his hotel room. Harry is hesitant to open the door, but Kourtney pushes her way in and finds a certain someone already in his bed.

Who? You'll have to watch and find out for yourself.

As for Kylie's future career as a movie mogul, we aren't sure, but right now she seems to be doing quite well. With the amount of power the Kardashians and Jenners have in our society, we wouldn't be surprised if it actually ended up on the big screen. 

Keep an eye out for more installments of When Harry Met Kylie/Hailey/Kendall on Kylie's Snapchat.


Use This Calculator to Help You Budget Life After College

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Planning your after-college life can be scary—especially financially. Now, there’s a calculator designed to help you make that decision based on your statistical financial security.

While that may sound confusing, the idea behind it is simple. The calculator takes into account three main factors: what college you go to, your major, and where you plan to live after college. Weintraub & Selth, a bankruptcy law firm, designed the calculator to help recent graduates plan their finances according to these factors. It looks at the average income of grads from your major, average student loan and tuition costs from your school, and average cost of living in the city where you plan to live. Then it tells you whether you can afford your new post-college life.

Warning: You're probably not going to get an encouraging answer. The calculator is designed to give college grads a serious reality check when it comes to finances, and it tends to be pessimistic with the numbers. Remember that there are a lot of drawbacks to the calculator—It doesn't include a lot of majors, and some of the variables are hard to edit. Still, it's good to keep money after graduation in the back of your mind. Until then, relax and enjoy college while it lasts!

What I Wish I Could Tell You On Our First Date

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I’m the kind of girl who firmly believes that she should come with a disclaimer.

When we’re sitting on the couches of a local Starbucks or in the booths of an overcrowded Chipotle, and he’s anxiously trying to come up with small talk—something to keep the conversation going—there is so much I wish I could tell him.

It would start off with, “Are you sure you want to do this?” As if taking me out on a first date was as pivotal a moment to his life as the day he walks down the aisle. But truth be told, to me it is. I am a hopeless romantic who wears her heart on her sleeve, and I unapologetically seek out a picturesque romance from every first date, every encounter. I wish I could ask him if he’s ready for late night “tell you about my day” phone calls, and over-emotional “I miss you” texts. I wish I could ask him if he’s ready to constantly validate his affection for me and bare with me when I get upset over seemingly miniscule things—But I also wish I could ask him if he’s ready for midnight adventures and deep conversation, ready for having a new travel buddy and someone to share a mutual love of food with. I wish I could ask him if he’s ready for me, because there’s much more that comes with me than can be discovered on date number one.

I wish I could tell him how, despite the fact that I’m fiercely independent, I’m petrified of being alone. I fear the idea of not having a “person,” someone whom I consider my “go-to,” not only in times of tribulation but when I decide that I’m sick of stagnancy and one day want to cut my hair, or quit my job or move across the country, or better yet, the world. I want to ask him—Will you follow me, will you support me, will you be willing to change with me? Because never finding someone who will is a far-reaching fear I have fostered for years.

I wish it didn’t terrify me to want to tell him, “I won’t wait for you,” but at this point in my life, I’m not in the position to have someone else be my whole world. I have too many things I want to learn about, too much I want to experience, too many places I want to see—And I’m admittedly too selfish to give up those opportunities to compromise for the comfort or stability of someone else. I won’t wait for him to be ready to go on these life adventures with me, or wait for him to decide that he has something else in mind. Despite the unyielding way I may come across, as a girl in her early twenties, I refuse to “wait” for someone, or even wait with someone until they are in a position in their life to settle down. And to the contrary, I also refuse to let someone convince me to settle down—to postpone my dreams of traveling or writing or furthering my career to accommodate their desire to have a suburban house with a white-picket fence. I want to grow with him, to experience life with him, but I refuse to wait for him.

I wish I could tell him to not waste my time—to walk out now if he’s just interested in “having fun” or because I seem like “a really nice girl.” I wish I could tell him that just by agreeing to go out with him, I’ve already pictured the possibility of a life with him—And yes, it does petrify me. I wish I could tell him that while I may be the girl who falls fast and falls hard, I’m also the girl who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to admit it.

But while we’re sitting there, engaging in fake laughter and trivial conversation—he’s thinking of something witty to spout out, and I’m thinking of all the things that will go unsaid —I can’t help but wonder. Are you sure you want to do this?

University Removes Gross, Sexist Sweater Day Video

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A recent video put out by Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada has recently been taken down due to inappropriate and sexist content. According to one of the school’s professors, “The collective outrage of female faculty resulted in the video being removed from the SFU website.”

The video is a PSA meant to promote Sweater Day in Canada—a holiday that promotes turning down the heat (to save energy!) and making up for it by wearing warmer clothing, like sweaters. While the holiday sounds like something really positive, the video is not. It depicts a female professor putting on a sweater in her office before a male student tells her he likes her sweater in a sexually charged way. It's excruciatingly awkward to watch, not to mention gross and sexist. Then the professor gets totally flustered by the student complimenting her, and the words "Saving energy is sexy" appear on the screen (sorry, but we're vomming too hard right now to feel sexy about saving the environment).

The inherent sexism was brought to light when one of the school’s professors, Elise Chenier, wrote a blog post about “the harm it does, and not just to Miss Pinkham, but also to her male student who is encouraged to relate to half the population on such a limited level, and who himself then is defined by his heterosexual desire for women.” Preach.

Watch Nick Jonas & Other Celebs Do a Dramatic Reading Of Justin Bieber's 'Sorry'

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Is there anything better than watching Nick Jonas tell you how sorry he is? Probably not.

In this video created by Vanity Fair, Nick and 28 other well-known celebrities do a dramatic reading of Justin Bieber's "Sorry." Half of the participants don't even seem to know the song, including Jon Hamm, who begins the video with, "Is it too late to say I'm sorry that I don't know the song, 'I'm Sorry'?" You'll laugh out loud at the dramatic voice inflection and emotional facial expressions that grace the screen for three very entertaining minutes.

We can tell you one thing—you certainly won't be sorry you watched it.

Starbucks Has Got Some Special New Stores in the Works

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Rumors were buzzing Monday that Starbucks could be opening a huge, mega coffee shop in New York City in the near future. That would mean rows and rows of coffee, leaving us caffeine-addicts totally buzzing with excitement!

The New York Post reported that Starbucks was looking to open a store as large as 15,000 to 25,000 square feet, similar to its Seattle Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. They had reportedly checked out Fifth Avenue and the Meatpacking District as possible locations. Starbucks released a statement in 2014 announcing plans to open “at least 100 stores" in major U.S. cities to highlight the Seattle Roastery's coffees. Despite the Post's reporting, Starbucks told Cosmopolitan that the mega-store rumors were “speculative,” and refused to comment.

A huge Starbucks would be a dream-come-true. It would be big enough to avoid the judging stares while we coffee-lovers enjoy our third or fourth cup of java. Maybe there could be a coffee hot tub…too far? Probably.

E! Online reported yesterday that the megastores were just rumors, and that Starbucks is actually planning on rolling out 500 "Starbucks Reserve" stores around the country, where you can get special, rare coffee. That's...better than nothing?

Kate Winslet Won't Boycott the Oscars & Here's Why

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With all of the buzz about our favorite celebrities boycotting the Oscars this year, it's getting rare to hear a star defending their reasoning for attending the awards show. That being said, recently Kate Winslet spoke out on why she plans on showing up to support the 2016 nominees.

After seeing her long-time BFF Leonardo DiCaprio working harder than ever this past year, Kate believes that this could finally be the night that he gets his award! Leo has become fairly Internet-famous for his lack of Oscars, but Kate believes all of that could come to an end soon. And she doesn't want to miss it!

Related: This Awkward Lady Gaga Run-In Will Definitely Win Leonardo DiCaprio That Oscar

We can't blame Kate for wanting to be there for her good friend of many years (we wish we could be there for Leo, too!). However, it's not just about him. This year, as controversial as the nominations have been, there is a promising crop of women being recognized and Kate wants to be a part of it. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Steve Jobs and wants to be there to represent the category, as well as women like her working in Hollywood. 

Are you as excited for Leo as Kate is, or do you think she needs to change her plans? Let us know, collegiettes! 

13 Love Lessons 'Friends' Taught Us

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Friends is a TV show that will never get old. Generations have watched Ross get a fake tan, Rachel cry over turning thirty, Joey become a soap opera star, Chandler have a weird roommate, Monica date an older man, and Pheobe sing forever. But a reoccurring story line in the iconic show was the search for love. What are some valuable love lessons learned from these six friends? Too many to count -- but here are some of our favorites.

1. Get a lot of experience dating

You're only young once, and if there's one thing all six of them did, it was dating (a lot). Ross really took dating to the next level, so maybe don't follow in his footsteps; however, every episode, one of them had a new man or woman to try out. So get out there!

2. Timing is key

Fans had to wait a long time for Ross and Rachel to really be together again after their initial break up. The entire rest of the series, actually. And that just proves that sometimes you can be meant to be with someone, but it isn't the right time. Don't worry, when it's meant to work out, you'll find each other again!

3. Long distance can work

If a total dating and marriage rookie like Chandler, who uses sarcasm as comfort, can make a long distance relationship with Monica work while he was in Tulsa, anyone can give it a go!

4. Age (sometimes) matters

And sometimes, it doesn't. Monica and Richard didn't let age get in the way. Other times that number can impact a relationship -- like when Ross dated his student... and it didn't exactly go over well with her father, who just happened to be Bruce Willis. 

5. Sometimes it's right in front of you

Chandler and Monica lived across the hall from each other longer than any of the others, without realizing their attraction. Monica even went in to search for Joey that fateful night in London! Sometimes it's the people we least expect that can change our lives.

6. Choose your friends

Who remembers Kathy? The woman Joey dated but Chandler (kind of) loved? She really almost caused the pair to end their bromance when Chandler finally admitted his feelings. Sometimes it's just better to keep your friend's love interests in the friend zone. 

7. There's someone for everyone

If Phoebe, who sings about smelly cats and can hot wire a car, can find her soul mate, you can too!

8. Say the right name at your wedding

For any successful marriage, say the right name at the altar. (Ahem, Ross!)

9. Communication means success

Make sure you're both on the same page about everything... like what a "break" means. 

10. Talk about long term goals

It's important in a serious relationship that you both have an understanding of where the relationship is going. Phoebe loved Mike, but they both weren't on the same page when it came to marriage... until she broke up with him and he realized he wanted to spend his life with her anyway. 

11. Guys and girls CAN just be friends!

Rachel and Chandler... never any attraction there. It's possible!

12. Sometimes, love isn't enough

We were all upset when Monica and Richard called it quits. The love was there, but nothing else was really working out. 

13. You will find your lobster

We all have one!

Whether you were team Mike or team David, agreed with Ross or Rachel or hoped Joey would find love, "Friends" taught everyone how to get through the dating game!


What Are College Women Really Doing on Valentine’s Day?

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Despite what we see in popular culture there are more than just two things — have a romantic dinner with your S.O. or mope around cursing your single-ness — to do on Valentine’s Day.

But what are these other V-Day options? We asked 26 college women to tell us their real plans for February 14, and they really run the gamut.

“I’ll be watching The Walking Dead (because Daryl Dixon is my dream guy), reading the new Meg Cabot book, and studying for my motorcycle permit.”

-Jess, Dickinson College Class of 2017

“I am spending the day at my niece's birthday. But once I come back to my place I will have a pizza night with my girlfriends. Who needs a Valentine's date if you have your girls by your side?”

-Orly, Drexel University Class of 2019

“My best friend who graduated last year is coming to visit all weekend! We are going to stay in Friday night and watch movies, maybe drink some wine, and catch up. Saturday we are going to go out on the town for dinner and drinks and Sunday morning we will have breakfast and have to part ways. A ‘Galentine's’ weekend is the only way I would want to spend this weekend!”

-Alyssa, St. Ambrose University Class of 2017

“My boyfriend and I have this tradition of staying in on Valentine’s Day, ordering Chinese food and watching movies. This is our third year doing it. I also plan on decorating and surprising him with candles, champagne and heart-shaped cutouts everywhere.”

-Aleixka, James Madison University Class of 2017

“I’m going to be spending time with my family and celebrating Valentine's Day with them.”

-Sara, California Lutheran University Class of 2016

“I'm treating this Valentine's Day like a Galentine's Day. Actually, like a Galentine's Weekend. My best friend and I plan on spending Friday night to Monday night together, baking cookies, watching rom-coms, doing facials, and lounging in our pajamas for at least 72 hours straight. Leslie Knope would (hopefully) approve.”

-Kate, Fordham University Class of 2019

RELATED: Valentine’s Day Quotes: 27 Cute Things to Write to Your Valentine

“Because I love Marvel movies more than I love chocolate, I'm going to see Deadpool on Valentine's Day! Comic book characters over chocolate any day. I've been looking forward to the movie since the first trailer came out in August. I might go a second time later in the week, too, and buy some discount V-day candy to sneak into the theater.”

-Kristen, The University of Alabama Class of 2018

“I usually spend it with my boyfriend, but going long distance this year meant a change of plans. My friends and I are going to Dunkin Donuts, getting a dozen brownie batter donuts, and seeing How To Be Single.”

-Kellyn, Philadelphia University Class of 2019

“I am surprising my boyfriend with a handmade tie blanket for one of his favorite sports teams and then as an activity to do together, we are going to make a chocolate fudge cake!”

-Andrea, Minnesota State University, Mankato Class of 2016

“Probably nursing my post-Galentine's Day hangover by shamelessly lounging around all day in sweats and a messy bun made out of last night's curls.”

-Olivia, University of North Carolina Wilmington Class of 2018

“I'm going out to dinner with my boyfriend on Saturday because he has a meeting with his fraternity on Sunday night.”

-Elise, Kent State University Class of 2017

“For Valentine's Day, I am getting tattooed with my girlfriend! Don't worry, we aren't getting matching tattoos; we are just both getting tattooed together. It will be my first and her fifth! We wanted to do something out of the box to celebrate the day. Afterwards, we have a dinner reservation, and then I hope to go home and have some romance!”

-Caitlin, MSU Class of 2017

RELATED: The 17 Cutest Things to Do With Your Boyfriend on Valentine's Day

“I’m spending the evening with my one true love, the library.”

-Audrey, Case Western University Class of 2017

“First thing in the morning I am waking up at my boyfriend's place and making him bacon and eggs in a heart-shaped nest. Then both of us are going to the student union to donate blood. When we get back to his house I'm locking him out of his room while I build a blanket fort with his sheets. Inside the blanket fort will be nerf guns and cartoons on DVD, because we always joke that he's a child. Then we'll spend the rest of the day watching cartoons and doing whatever else college students do when in the close quarters of a blanket fort...”

-Rebecca, University of Maryland Class of 2017

“I am going to the Galantis concert in Philly with my roommate!”

-Alixandra, Franklin & Marshall College Class of 2019

“I'll be spending Valentine's day with my boyfriend of two years, going on a hike in the morning and winding down for a chill evening probably consisting of Netflix and Chipotle! To me, V-Day isn't about the commercialism of love. Rather, it's about spending quality time with the people you really care about, and showing your appreciation through little things and experiences you like to do together!”

-Sam, Florida State University Class of 2017

“On Sunday, I’ll be competing in the Miss Beach Cities pageant, a local in the Miss America Organization.”

-Brooke, Pepperdine University Class of 2017

“My parents are taking me out for brunch because they feel bad for me because of my recent breakup. Then my roommate and I are going to wallow in our singleness by watching rom-coms and sipping chardonnay. Personally, I'd take a Galentine's Day over a Valentine's Day anytime. There's no pressure to do cliché things, wear a sexy outfit, or spend an exorbitant amount of money.”

-Sarah, Temple University Class of 2019

“This Valentine's Day I'm going to stop being so bitter about being single, and choose to celebrate myself instead.”

-Gina, Cal Poly Class of 2017

“For Valentine’s Day my boyfriend is coming to visit from out of town and we plan on making some homemade pizza, lighting a bunch of candles and having a movie night in. We're trying to save money but as long as I'm with him and we're comfortable, it'll be a perfect Valentine’s Day.”

-Alexandria, Kent State University Class of 2017

RELATED: The 5 Cutest Things Guys Have Done for Their Girlfriends on Valentine’s Day

“For the past two years, Valentine's Day has been a great and romantic holiday for my boyfriend and I. This year though it will determine the fate of our relationship. After three tedious years of being in a long-distance relationship, we're not sure we can take it much longer. I will be flying to DC to visit him for Valentine's Day weekend, but instead of celebrating with flowers and chocolates, we'll be deciding if the relationship is still worth it. I find it ironic that our three-year relationship will most likely end on Valentine's Day, but hey, there's never a right time to break-up. At least we still care for each other enough to give it one last shot. We'll see how it goes.”

-Debbie, Northeastern University Class of 2016

“I’m spending it with my boyfriend. He goes to a college about 20 minutes away from me, so he will be here the night before. Sunday morning will be filled with pancakes, maple syrup, and bacon! After breakfast (or lunch time by the time we wake up), we will be catching up on our Hulu shows followed by romance movies and a comfy day in bed. For dinner, we will be eating Papa Murphy's pizza. Did you know every year for Valentine's Day that they make pizza's heart shaped?! Yup. So we will be snuggled up all day, eating to our hearts contents. A traditional dinner and a movie, with a twist.”

-Nicole, Winona State University Class of 2016

“I’ll be going home and seeing my mom because my dad is away for work. Just because I don't have a significant other doesn't mean I can't spend Valentine's Day with the ones I love and my cats (who let’s be real, have always been my true valentines)”

-Katie, Bentley University Class of 2017

“I'm actually celebrating my first anniversary with my boyfriend! A year ago last Valentine's Day we were at a fraternity party together, and after some dancing and a few kisses exchanged, he asked me on a date to a local tea shop. It was my first time being asked out on an honest-to-God date, and I felt like I was in a Taylor Swift song (the good kind) for days. A year later that feeling still hasn't gone away. He won't tell me what he has planned for us, but I'm taking us out to brunch in the city, and then giving him our anniversary/his birthday present — a day trip to NYC and front mezzanine tickets to Les Mis. I can't wait to see the look on his face!”

-Jenna, Drexel University Class of 2018

“I don't have a Valentine, so I picked up additional shifts at work. Basically I will spending Valentine's Day making money, which I will turn around and spend on my one true love: shoes.”

-Tamiracle, University of South Florida St. Petersburg Class of 2017

“I’ll be wearing Valentine-y lingerie for my boyfriend.”

-Rose, University of Illinois Class of 2019

 

11 Signs You and Your BFF Know Too Much About Each Other

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When it comes to you and your bestie, nothing comes in between! But sometimes, you two know just a little bit too much about each other.

1. You share a never-ending list of nicknames for people around campus

Whether it’s your crush or someone you don't like, you can still talk to your BFF about them even when they're right next to you.

2. You both have to try really hard to be cool around your crush

It’s obvious why you have to play it cool--but your best friend might burst into laughter or give it away somehow if they don’t actively keep their cool, too.

3. An entire conversation can consist of just a series of looks

Forget about having your own nonsensical language--you two don’t even need words to communicate half the time.

4. When someone else is telling a story they already told your best friend, you have to act like you haven’t heard it already

Yeah, of course you know everything about your bestie... and that includes a lot about your bestie’s other friends, too!

5. Shopping for your BFF is super easy

When it comes to most people, shopping for presents can be daunting even if you consider that person pretty close to you. But when you’re out looking for a present for your BFF, certain things just scream her name at you.

6. You’re not afraid to come to her with the embarrassing stuff

But she'll never judge, don't worry!

7. She can spot your type in a millisecond

If you didn’t notice your potential soulmate sitting across the room, your bestie definitely did!

8. When she starts talking about relationship problems, you can already tell which way it's headed

9. She knows when you’ve reached your limit

10. You trust her with all your weaknesses

She knows that insanely cute puppy pic she tagged you in is about to make you bawl.

11. You've got backup plans for what to say when someone comes close to figuring out one of your secrets

You have to be on the same page for your story to be believable!

How to Get What You Need & Want From Sex

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For whatever reason, there has always been a stigma attached to women talking about sex. If we said some of the things that men did, there would be gasps and repeated use of the word “unladylike,” – but why? Women are just as entitled to have a sexual appetite. You should never have to continue doing things in bed that you don’t like, just like you should never be afraid to suggest something you do like. It’s time to speak up about it. Don’t know where to start? We’re here to help.

Why discussing sex is important

It’s completely understandable why someone might be hesitant to talk about sex with their partner – especially if they’re shy. However, doing so can greatly improve a relationship. Carole Lieberman, M.D., Beverly Hills psychiatrist and author, says that it’s much better to communicate your needs and wants rather than suffering in silence and waiting for your partner to figure it out. “You will build up resentment and an emptiness inside if you continue to feel unsatisfied in bed,” she says. Putting everything out on the table will make things a lot better in the long run.

Related: 5 Conversations You Need to Have Before Sex

Figuring out your likes & dislikes

Perhaps you’re feeling unsatisfied in bed, yet you’re not sure what you want to make things better. This is perfectly normal! Adam LoDolce, founder of Sexy Confidence, says that pornography is a great place to start. “See what turns you on, what doesn’t, then give it a try!” he says. “Be open to new adventures and see where it goes.”

In figuring out what you like and dislike, remember that it’s important you feel comfortable. Don’t feel guilty if there’s something you don’t want to try. “When the sexual experience is over, you want to look back upon it with a smile, not a feeling of shame or disgust with yourself or your partner,” Dr. Lieberman says. For example, just because he wants to give you oral sex, doesn’t mean you ever have to!

Preparing for the conversation

Talking with your partner about sex is important, but so is how and when you choose to do so. First, if you’re shy, there are a couple of things you can do to prepare. “A shy person can first become more comfortable with the whole topic of sex by reading about it, watching educational videos and talking to friends,” Dr. Lieberman says. “Then it will become easier to talk to your partner about it.”

Once you think you’re ready to have a discussion, you should determine when you’re going to have it. Dr. Lieberman recommends holding a conversation in quiet, leisurely moments when you and your partner are feeling close. You should not choose to talk during sex; however, if you’re not happy with how things are going, you can still do something about it. “Interrupting sex with this conversation can sometimes spoil the mood, so ideally you can direct your partner by gently guiding him nonverbally towards what you want,” Dr. Lieberman says. Then, you can express your feelings afterwards! That being said, if your partner is ever doing anything you are NOT okay with, you should absolutely speak up. Consent is important, and you should always make sure that you’re getting it from your guy as well.

Having the talk

When you feel prepared and confident enough, you can bring up the discussion with your partner. Dr. Lieberman says there’s a risk of the other person feeling defensive and offended, which is why you need to approach the topic slowly, carefully and sensitively. One thing you could do to start the conversation is “reassure your partner that the sex is great, but you’d like to be a little more ‘adventurous.’ Tell him or her what he/she might try next time and see if they’re interested,” LoDolce says.

Then, begin explaining what you need/want from sex. Don’t just list everything off, though. Make sure that you’re having a conversation and that the other person is replying. Sarah*, a junior at the University of Central Missouri, recommends diving right into sex after talking. “For the longest time, I hated having sex with my boyfriend,” Sarah says. “I never planned on talking about it with him, but one day he randomly asked me if I didn’t find him attractive. I felt terrible, so I told him how I felt about sex and recommended a couple of things we could try. I hinted that I was in the mood, and once we got going, I kind of talked him through some of it,” Sarah says.

This is exactly what Dr. Lieberman recommends. “Although it is less embarrassing to gently move your partner’s body parts in the ways that make you feel good, you sometimes have to be more explicit and put your needs into words,” she says. You could always start with movements, and then talk when you’re more comfortable!

Having different preferences than your partner

There is always the possibility that after communicating your own likes and dislikes regarding sex, that you both realize you like completely different things. “You can decide to be a little adventurous and try what your partner likes, if he is willing to try what you like,” Dr. Lieberman says. “Of course, you should never do anything that makes you feel really uncomfortable or that demeans or physically hurts you in any way.”

If you do end up experimenting with your partner and find that you like completely different things, LoDolce says that you likely lack sexual compatibility. “Depending on your current needs, this may or may not be the ultimate deal breaker.” The key phrase with this is “depending on your current needs.” If you don’t find sex to be a vital part of your relationship, then you shouldn’t feel pressured to break up. If you do believe that sexual compatibility to be important, it might be time to re-evaluate your relationship.

At the end of the day, you shouldn’t be afraid to be ambitious about your sexual needs and wants. Finding out what you like and dislike is essential if you ever want to be fully satisfied with a partner. Once you’re confident with your sexual appetite, don’t be afraid to shout it to the world! (Okay, you don’t have to do that – but you shouldn’t be ashamed to openly talk about it.)

11 Valentine's Day Cards Hallmark Should Make

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Forget the conventional “Heart U 2” V-day cards. Relationships are never that simple, so it’s about time someone made cards to fit our unique romantic and platonic situations. These cards aren't the most tactful, but they'd certainly get the point across. You can say goodbye to mixed signals once Hallmark makes these 11 brutally honest Valentine's Day cards.

1. For guys who can’t take a hint

“Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m sorry to say I’m not into you.”

2. For guys in the friend zone

“I value our FRIENDship so much. You are like a brother to me because I care so much about you and I would never kiss you. Happy Valentine’s Day, FRIEND!”

3. For your friend with benefits

“Let’s not make it weird. Today is like any other day of the year. P.S. You’re sexy!”

4. For a boyfriend

"I like you, but I don’t love you… yet. Unless you love me. In that case, I’d have to think about it. I’m glad we agreed on no gifts so early in the relationship, though... Crap, you bought me a gift?!"

5. For your long-term boyfriend

“For Valentine’s Day, I would like a ________________. Please help me out and just tell me what you want. I’m running out of ideas! Thanks babe, love ya!”

6. For a complicated relationship

“Happy Valentine’s Day, or sad Valentine’s Day, depending on how we're doing. I love/hate you!”

7. For the guy friend you want to date

"Have a happy Valentine’s Day and make a move on me already—or just the first thing I said, if the second thing weirded you out. Can we still be friends (or more)?"

8. For your ex

"Remember when you planned that super romantic date for me last year? I don't either. Have a mediocre every day."

9. For your best girl friends who are taken

“</3 Your boyfriend is all right... as long as he realizes you’re actually mine.”

10. For your best girl friends who are single

“Can we be crazy cat ladies together? <3, your purrrfect match”

11. For your single self

"Happy Singles Awareness Day, you strong, independent woman! Take the money you aren't spending on a significant other and buy yourself something chocolatey or sparkly. You're welcome."

Celebrate Your Personal Growth With Trust Jewelry!

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With every semester that comes and passes, we see tremendous personal development and transition—it’s undoubtedly one of the biggest advantages of the college experience! What we gain in these four short years academically, professionally, and through personal growth is incomparable to almost any other time period in our lives, but college is also a time where we learn the importance of staying true to who we are. Wouldn’t it be nice to own something wearable that celebrates who you are, how far you’ve come, and how far you’re going? Well, Trust jewelry does just that.

Trust is an online jewelry designer and business that creates one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the moon, the sun, and the sea—elements of the earth that are constantly evolving, just as our collegiettes are! Each piece is created with a mixture of symbolic energy and coastal inspiration and is always reminiscent of the bohemian lifestyle.

We’ve partnered with Trust jewelry to give six winners 18” Luna Barre necklaces that symbolize renewal and transition and are hand-stamped with love. Enter below to win your unique Luna Barre necklace that commemorates your growth throughout your college years! For more things Trust, be sure to check out their TwitterFacebook and Instagram pages. 

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Justin Bieber May Finally Be Over Selena Gomez

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If there’s anything that Justin Bieber knows how to do well, it is definitely looking sleek and sexy—especially on the cover of GQ’sMarch issue. In the publication, he talks about his new girl, Hailey Baldwin, saying she’s “someone I really love,” and that the two “spend a lot of time together.” Baldwin and Bieber were recently pictured cozying up to each other during a tropical vacation over New Year’s. So it looks like Selena Gomez might actually be out of sight and out of mind for Justin Bieber after all.



The singer also lays everything out on the table as he gets real about “Sorry,” explaining: “People ran with that—that I was like, apologizing with that song and stuff. It really had nothing to do with that…It was about a girl." So, if the song was not about Gomez—who is this mystery girl? Hmm…

Beiber opens up about his actions over the last few years as well, expressing that he’s only human and that he will make mistakes along the way. But those mistakes make him the person he is today. Well said, Bieber. Well said.

Maybe we can expect to see a new turning point in his life now that he has Baldwin by his side to keep him in check.

'Aladdin' & 'Beauty & the Beast' Share a Surprising Connection

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For all those Disney enthusiasts out there, this one's for you. A new fan theory has been floating around the Internet—Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin may be secretly connected. It’s really quite persuasive and thought-provoking. Let’s take a look.

The theory has apparently been around for years; but Tumblr user, Disneymom, recently ramped up the discussion surrounding this mystery when she shared the long lost image below.

It appears that when Belle goes to the book shop to pick up her favorite novel (for the third time, we might add), she explains to the shop owner that the book is her favorite because of, "Far off places, daring swordfights, magic spells, a prince in disguise." It seems that Belle was actually describing the plot of Aladdin during this scene. 

Starting to ring any bells? Allow us to refresh your memory.

Boom. Mind blown. 

Do you agree with this theory or is it too good to be true?


Which Chick Flick Should You Watch on Valentine's Day?

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Ah, the age-old question: Which chick flick should you watch? It's a big decision to make on any night, but on Valentine's Day of all days, the stakes are that much higher. Do you opt for fun and flirty, full of laughs? Or do you go for quirky and complicated, like so many relationships are? Allow us to take the pressure off - find out which chick flick YOU should watch on Valentine's Day!

Enter to Win a $1,000 Apple Gift Card from Unigo!

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We all wish we could pay for college using money we’ve won from applying to scholarships. But there are so many options out there, and most requirements are so tailored that it’s hard to find many scholarships that you’re eligible for. That’s why we were so ecstatic to find Unigo!

 

Unigo provides a matching service and database of 3.6 million external scholarships, plus 13 ongoing Unigo scholarships that have awarded students with $500,000 to date! As if that’s not enough to make us love them, Unigo also provides students with real, unfiltered college reviews about anything from on campus living to partying to political activism on campus and more.

 

We’ve partnered with Unigo to give one lucky winner a $1,000 Apple Store gift card! And if you’re not that one winner, don’t fret, because we’re giving five more lucky winners each a $50 Amazon gift card! All you have to do is follow the link below to review your college or university, and you could be one of those lucky winners. You will not be entered to win this giveaway unless you submit a new review. So what are you waiting for? Enter to win now! 

 

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The Department of Education Creates Unit to Investigate College Fraud

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The Education Department announced Monday the creation of a unit dedicated to investigating fraud by colleges, especially in the case of for-profit colleges. After the recent closings of several for-profit colleges, the new(ish) Federal Student Aid Enforcement Unit can hopefully bring an end to the abusive schools that take students' money without giving them a useful education or a credible degree.

“This new unit will allow us to respond more quickly and efficiently to allegations of illegal actions,” said Secretary of Education John B. King in a news conference, according to The Washington Post. However, “new” might not exactly the right word. The unit is in many ways just a reshaped structure of many agencies that already existed in the Department.

Ted Mitchell, the Education Department’s Under Secretary for higher education, said that the Federal Student Aid Enforcement unit “builds on the work of the last seven years.” The Department has always maintained the powers that the unit has, including the abilities to take away federal aid and to investigate the schools.

“It’s simply imperative that students taking on significant financial obligations not be subject to enrollment abuses, that they get accurate information, and that their financial aid is properly allocated, said Mitchell, according to BuzzFeed News.

The task force’s creation comes a week after two major frauds were uncovered. Marinello Schools of Beauty, a for-profit chain of schools around the country, allegedly withheld federal loans from students and gave out many very doubtful high school diplomas. Meanwhile, another school called the Computer Systems Institute made up several businesses at which graduates supposedly found jobs. One of these “businesses” turned out to be just an empty warehouse owned by a homeless man, BuzzFeed reports.

While some people think that this is an awesome step forward, many critics have complained that its not enough. This is because of Corinthian Colleges, which closed in 2015. Corinthian had been accused of lying to and defrauding students since 2006, but the Education Department did nothing about it. They continued allowing the schools to receive billions in federal aid until last year.

College is expensive as it is. When schools lie, overcharge students, and sell worthless degrees, they deserve to be shut down before they can hurt any more people’s futures. The real question is if the government is doing enough to stop them.

Two Professors Fired For Criticizing College President

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In this day and age it's often easy to take the right of free speech for granted, especially in the press. But it's clear that freedom of speech is not guaranteed at a small Catholic college in Maryland, where the school's president has turned back the clock of progress by firing two professors after a student newspaper article reported on offensive remarks he made.

Several weeks ago, in a faculty meeting at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Md., school president Simon Newman suggested professors try and force out 20 to 25 struggling students well before the school year was underway, so it wouldn't affect the school's retention rate (retention rates help schools get better rankings). In that conversation, he compared the failing students to animals who should be killed.

"This is hard for you because you think of students as cuddly bunnies but you can't," Newman was quoted as saying in The Mountain Echo, the student newspaper. "You just have to drown the bunnies...put a Glock to their heads."

One would think that after such an atrocious remark was publicized, Newman would be looking for another job. In fact, just the opposite happened: This week, two professors were fired: Ed Egan, the school newspaper's adviser, and Thane M. Naberhaus, a tenured professor who had been critical of Newman's appalling retention plan.

“We were really appalled by it,” Ryan Golden, one of the student reporters who wrote the Echo story, said to The New York Times about Egan's firing. “He’s really a good mentor for a lot of students at this school. He absolutely encouraged us to pursue journalistic integrity, absolutely encouraged us to be ethical, to be fair, to be thorough, to be objective and to do the best work that we could.”

Other faculty members say they are scared to speak out now against the president for fear of retribution, according to Inside Higher Ed, even as advocates call Newman's actions an infringement on the right to free speech. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education has started a letter-writing campaign to help ensure free speech protection at the school.

Red Lobster Can Thank Beyoncé For Its Recent Boost in Sales

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Red Lobster's newest (unofficial) spokesperson isn't who we'd expect. Thanks to Beyoncé, the chain restaurant has trended on Twitter for the first time, and since the release of Queen Bey's "Formation," they've seen a 33% increase in sales. Damn. 

According to Red Lobster chief Kim Lopdrup, who spoke to The New York Times, "It's clear Beyoncé has helped create some Red Lobster fans."

So, uh... Valentine's Day plans, anyone?

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