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College Love and Sex

Learn how to balance your love life with your college studies.

While college is an exciting period of self-discovery, it can also be stressful and overwhelming... especially when you add love and sex to the mix! From your first sexual experience to your first love, Dr. Laura Berman guides you along the tough terrain of dating in college with her tips on college love.

College Sex: Your Guide to Balancing Your Social/Love Life With StudiesBetween friends, dates, parties, work, and final exams, it's no wonder college students often feel so exhausted! Discover the secrets to juggling the competing priorities of college life.

College Communication: Sexting, Texting, and BeyondTexting, instant messaging, and Facebook have completely transformed the world of sex and relationships. Check out these communication guidelines for digitally navigating your college dating life.

The New Rules: Getting Permission to Move Forward SexuallyCollege hookups are all too often amplified by alcohol — and when alcohol is involved, decision making can get fuzzy. Learning the language of consent is a great way to ensure that both parties are on board.

Your First Serious Love: How to Safeguard Your HeartThere's nothing in the world like falling in love for the first time, but painful breakups can be one of the hardest parts of college. Learn how to stay open to love while protecting yourself from unnecessary heartbreak.

For Women: Your First TimeThe first time you have sex is supposed to be a positively memorable experience, but it doesn't always work out that way. Here's what you need to know to have the pleasurable and cherished first-time experience you deserve.

Your First Time — For MenWhile it's easy to think men are dying to hop into bed with the first willing female, don't forget that guys get the nervous jitters, too — especially when it's their first time! But there are ways to ease this pre-performance anxiety.

Why You Can Never Have Unprotected SexSex is one of the most exciting and pleasurable experiences out there, but despite the fact that 1 in 4 college students has an STI, only 54 percent regularly use condoms! Learn why you can't afford the potentially hefty price of unprotected sex.

Choosing Birth Control for the First TimeIf you're ready to become sexually active, it's a very smart and healthy choice to check out your birth-control options in advance – and finding just the right contraceptive for your specific needs and lifestyle has never been easier!

When Can I Stop Living by My Parents' Rules?Following college, many students have trouble returning home and re-acclimating to their parents' rules. Navigate the territory between adolescence and adulthood by learning to establish your independence while still being respectful.

Date Rape on CampusCollege is an amazing time in the lives of many women, but the frightening reality is that this age group makes up the highest demographic for victims of sexual assault. Learn which precautions you can take to help keep yourself safe.

AbstinenceWhile many people explore their sexuality during their college years, studies have shown that an increasing number of young Americans are completely abstaining from sex, and for a variety of reasons. Learn more about this practice and why it's catching on.