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I'm The Inside Spoon And I'm A Dude

When it comes to spooning, sometimes you just want to be on the inside.

Sometimes spooning is a good scene. But for some reason there's a stigma against straight dudes who like riding inside spoon. I know that being held isn't very manly but that doesn't explain why it feels so darn good, does it? Maybe one day we can live in a world where a man can be hugged from behind while lying in bed and still be able to look himself in the mirror.

Women Like Cuddling

Women Like Cuddling

Spooning, cuddling, hugging, women would like more of this, please.

A recent study has showed that women would prefer more cuddling. In fact, in relationship to more sex or more foreplay, would prefer cuddling over all of the above. Who doesn't like holding, right? This is one of those things that would be a good idea to ask for.

Watch Your Hands, Buddy

Watch Your Hands, Buddy

Something odd happened last week when I went out with the Euro-cutie I met at speed dating. Let me paint a picture for you. It was one of those tropical June nights I lust for – warm enough to sashay around in a skimpy American Apparel dress (not the skin tight tube ones though; that's too much exposure for a first date). We'd been sitting at this Jazz lounge just a few blocks from my apartment since 8 pm, and at 11, our lively conversation still hadn't died down. I had to call it a night though because of an impending deadline so we split the check and headed out. Steady despite the three martinis I slurped down, I ambled along the sidewalk with him for a few seconds, aimlessly staring into the velvety, starless (good ol' city pollution) sky. Then I felt something touch my hand. Turns out, he had grabbed it. And was now holding it, pulling me just a little closer in the process. "So you're into the whole hand holding thing?" I asked, smirking a bit.