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What Is "Sexual Napalm," John Mayer?

John Mayer lets it rip on Playboy and introduces a new term for sexual addiction.

John Mayer uses the term "sexual napalm" when discussing his relationship with Jessica Simpson in a Playboy interview. Oddly enough, though he does kiss and tell regarding his Jessica Simpson era, he keeps it close to the vest about Jennifer Aniston. Talking out-of-school about exes isn't that cool; talking about sexual addiction, specifically to a person, is worth discussing.

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How To Hang Out With An Old Hookup Buddy

The dos and don'ts of being friends with a former fling.

In this modern age of dating, casual sex and hooking up, many of us remain friendly with people we've seen naked long after the ugly-bumping has come to an end. That said, there are still plenty of rules that must be followed if you actually want to maintain some semblance of a friendship. After the jump, 20 dos and don'ts of having a post-hookup friendship.

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Do Not Kiss & Tell On Saudi TV

A man from Jeddah is in serious trouble for bragging about his sex life on TV.

A man named Mazen Abdul-Jawad went into hiding for two weeks after appearing in an episode of the sensual program Ahmar Bilkhat al-Areed (Wide Red Lines). Dude describes his sex life, gives pointers to those looking to spice up their sack time and even provides tips (heh) on how to score with locals in the Red Sea-side city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has since been arrested and an investigation into his behavior is underway.

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7 Things I Learned About Men From Working at Maxim

The female take on lessons learned from a lad mag.

Earlier today we posted an article from YourTango, written by former Maxim editor, Keith Blanchard, about the nine things he learned about women from working at the magazine. Well, I also worked at Maxim, and learned a few things too—about men, that is. Most of my lessons were gained from working with a predominantly male staff—in the editorial department, I was one of just two or three females over the course of two-and-a-half years. Here are seven things that have stayed with me…

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New Relationship Advice: 10 Basic Rules

Ten rules to help smooth the road with your new beau. Common sense? Yes. Commonly practiced? No.

The beginning of a relationship can be a tricky course to navigate. Guys (like me) aren't so good at guessing what women think or want, and our stupidity can lead to otherwise easily avoidable arguments. Setting some basic rules with your new flame may help you get past the small stuff and start enjoying your lives together. Here are ten guidelines to help smooth the road with your new beau. Some of these tips might seem like common sense but everyone has different expectations.