In what is officially the cherry on the Weinergate scandal cake, the New York Times is reporting that Anthony Weiner’s wife, Clinton aide Huma Abedin is pregnant. YUP. PREGGERS. At a time like this. GOOD JOB, WEIN. In his apology, Weiner claimed that he and his wife would try and work through the infidelity, saying “We will weather this…I love her very much, and she loves me.”

Uh huh. Good luck with that.

Reason #41,223 not to get married: Your idiot husband might attempt to send a picture of his schlong to a college student halfway across the country while you are pregnant but then his old ass might click the wrong button and Tweet it to tens of thousands of followers and then deny it and then the whole world will know your husband, while being politically savvy and fair, is a huge, grade-A douchebag.

That headline might take the cake for biggest hype for the smallest payout, so apologies in advance…

Reese Witherspoon made an appearance at the MTV Movie Awards this past weekend when she won the “My Generation” Award (wut?) and made a subtle jab at Blake Lively and other starlets who have had nude pics leak online (see: Vanessa Hudgens, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton), when she said,

I get it, girls, that it’s cool to be a bad girl. But it is possible to make it in Hollywood without doing a reality show. When I came up in the business, if you made a sex tape, you were embarrassed and you hid it under your bed. And if you took naked pictures of yourself on your cellphone, you hide your face, people! Hide your face!

We’re sure that Miss Lively and others were not totally pleased by the elbow to the ribs that good-girl Witherspoon gave them, but we do have to give her credit for speaking the truth. When it comes to sexting in a world where anything and everything you do can be uploaded to the internet in a matter of milliseconds, keeping your anonymity somehow is a necessity. As we discussed in the Anthony Weiner article, the chance that you could accidentally hit “SEND TO FACEBOOK AND TWITTER AND EVERYONE IN THE WORLD AND ALSO OTHER PLANETS” is just one scroll click away from “text to person.” To keep your face out of pictures is probably some sage advice.

Check back tomorrow for BCU’s top 5 tips for sexting… we’ll cover the based that Reese didn’t.

As you know, OBC is a dating site that promotes, fun, casual dating, without having to promise marriage just to get a date. We think hook ups are fun, and booty calls are better, and finding someone you are sexually compatible with can be just as important a moment as finding someone you are “emotionally” compatible with.

That being said, we’re still logical human beings, and we know that there are difficulties in the dating world, especially when it comes to deciding to stay single in a world that is biased towards couples. What kind of difficulties? Well, battling loneliness, staying safe, and not falling into Sex traps, for example. So, as your educators in the single world, BCU would like to present you with a Three Step Guide to Living Single.

Battling Loneliness

This is a tough one especially for people who are used to being in a relationship. Once they decide to go the single route, they realize that there are a LOT more hours in the day when you spend some of them alone instead of with another human being attached to your hip. However, most people who decide to be single fall in love with it: they can sleep in, stay up late, pick up new hobbies, jet set with friends whenever they want, and more. However, to battle those beginning moments when you feel kinda down in the dumps, make sure to have your single friends on speed dial for lunch dates and check out your local sports and social clubs. One of the best parts of being single is the time you can dedicate to bettering yourself, and who knows, you might meet someone where you least expect it!

Staying Safe

One of the biggest things we hear in criticism of OBC is that people are “just asking to get STDs.” If anything, this is a disparaging remark about our public education system, if everyone thinks that casual sex automatically gives you diseases. It’s been said that a large percentage of porn stars have some form of HPV or herpes, but there is another aspect of porn that is overwhelming: the lack of condom use. People don’t like seeing condoms in porn so they rarely show up, but that’s not real life. It’s not about the amount of sex you have, but how smart you are when you have it. Wear a condom, dummies. Be on birth control, women. Get tested frequently, people. We’re all grown ups here (and if you’re not, close this window right now, young man!), and should be able to openly and frankly discuss sexual health with one another, and be smart enough to take care of ourselves.

Avoiding Sex Traps

What are sex traps? Well, let’s say you hook up with someone and it’s awesome. It’s fun, it’s sexy, everything goes great. But after a while you realize, eh, you’re not really into them, or they’re clingy, or they’re crazy, or they’re psycho, or once the sex is over you can’t stand them but they are in love you. It’s easy, when you’re working through point one (dealing with loneliness) to fall into hanging out with them when really you’re just doing it because you don’t want to be alone. Remember in that episode of 30 Rock when Jack keeps hooking up with Jennifer Aniston’s character even though she’s crazy and then in the end she puts him in JAIL? Yeah. That’s gonna be you. Resist the temptation to hang out with crazy. In the words of Admiral Ackbar, IT’S A TRAP. Deal with traps in the same way you do with loneliness, except perhaps with a dash of free porn.

Remember, transitioning into being single can be an awkward, uncomfortable time. But in the end, you’ll be happier, healthier, and ready to hit the single scene. Follow these tips, and get your single on!

Any woman that is worth dating should jump at this opportunity to engage in the carnal traditions of the holiday, but on the off-chance that you’re dating a slightly more PRUDISH B***H demure gal, convincing your lady-friend to participate in this holiday to end all holidays might take a little bit of work. Let me give you a couple tips on how to bring up this sensitive topic, depending on your type of relationship.

IF YOU’RE married/practically married: turn it into a kinky way to spice up things in the bedroom
The key here is to NEVER MENTION STEAK AND BJ DAY. Instead, shoot her a text on the morning of the 13th after she’s left the house saying “you looked unbelievably hot. Can we have a “date night” tomorrow?” If she giggles like a little girl and says thanks and agrees to your date, you’re in*. Plan the entire night for her, buying the steak, setting up the table, pouring a little wine and a rose in the middle or something lame like that. After getting her a little saucy, make your move to the bedroom and suggest you not go “all the way” tonight. With any luck she’ll get the hint and you’ll be on the train to O-Town within a few minutes.

[* if she replies, "NO I DIDN'T YOU ASSHAT, WHY WOULD YOU EVEN SAY THAT," you might want to reconsider attempting this.]

IF YOU’RE totally whipped:  bring up another woman
As in, “Ha! Babe, it was so funny. My buddy at work told me his girlfriend heard about this “Steak and a BJ” day thing where couples grill up big steak dinners together and then the guy gets a BJ after. HA, RIGHT? And get this – she said she wants to do it for him! Hilarious, right? So, so FUNNY! Like, almost so funny you almost want to try it sort of maybe in a joking way or something I don’t know.”

This will imply that the entire idea was thought up by another woman, and not a guy named Chaynesaw. No woman who’s got your balls in a vice is going to want you demanding that she grill you a steak and then slob on your knob, so you need to casually bring it up like a funny, silly activity that you’re not really super into, but that another woman is willing to do. She will not want to be outdone by your friend’s girlfriend, so she’ll most likely buy the biggest ribeye the butcher’s got and dress up like a naughty nurse. Then, on March 15th, you will pay dearly. Totally worth it.

IF YOU’RE a business guy: handle it professionally like any other meeting
Do you and your girlfriend speak almost entirely through e-mail and text? Are you a 60-hour work week type of guy who coordinates meetings and golf times like a boss? Assuming you’re dating a woman who is a similar Type-A personality, treat the holiday like any other item on your agenda. Request her presence via e-mail to an important meeting that lasts from 7:30 pm to midnight. Say things like, “refreshments will be served,” and “important subject matter to be handled,” and “your participation is greatly appreciated and will be compens-” actually maybe not that last part. Still – somehow convey that you’re not planning on leaving her “unattended” to.

IF YOU’RE a “romantic”: gross. Figure it out yourself, Grossie.
Okay FINE. Let’s pretend that for the most part “romantic” dudes aren’t creepy, too-confident guys who watched a few too many Meg Ryan movies as a kid. If you’re a romantic guy and are going to try and propose this less-than-romantic holiday, use whatever innate charm you have to convince her that it could be a “beautiful celebration of love”. Plus, because you’re “romantic,” you probably did something over-the-top for Valentine’s Day, so feel free to use that as leverage. “Remember when I cooked you fresh scallops on a cliff-side picnic blanket surrounded by roses and a string quartet? How about you, y’know, reciprocate.” Except you wouldn’t say that, because you’re a “romantic” and also GO AWAY.

Steak and a BJ day is a once a year event which commemorates two of the things that make men men: a desire to tear the flesh from animals, and the feel of your junk in a chick’s mouth. If you have the determination and drive to make it happen, you will remember March 14th, 2011, for the rest of your life. If not, well…

sucks.

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It’s (un)official, everyone. Summer is over. You look at the weather we’re working with down in beautiful sunny San Diego (awful ugly cold San Diego) and you can tell: it’s over. Long gone are the years when summer lasted a cloudless 3 months, and instead our favorite season now spans a sparse four days, spread out between February and August. Pathetic.

So now it’s unofficially fall, the most boring of all seasons, the segue into winter hell, and it’s time to figure out how to spend these cold months without developing Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are BCU’s top 5 ways to make fall go by quicker.

1) Buy/build an outdoor bonfire pit

Amazon (as well as your local Home Depot) has a wide selection of portable outdoor firepits that can help warm the chilly nights, will aid in your creation of God’s Dessert (S’mores), and will make your backyard the ultimate fall party spot. If you’re short on funds (aren’t we all?) you can check out this YouTube video on how to build your own. Note: just as you shouldn’t drink and drive or drink and ex-text, you should probably avoid putting fire in the hands of someone who’s blacked out drunk. Just sayin’.

2) Stock up on liquers

Nothing tastes better on a cold night like an Irish coffee, a Bailey’s and cream, or a hot buttered rum. Just one of these babies will keep you toasty from the inside while giving you a frisky buzz in case you have a special guest (re: booty call) over for the night. Keep in mind: the sugar content in these will not only pack on pounds around the middle but will also give you a hangover that feels like someone used Poseidon’s trident to send water-lightning at your brain. Stick to one or two mugs.

3) Hit the gym

It’s ugly outside and soon the down jackets and boots will be hitting the scene, but that doesn’t mean you should let your physique turn into that of an exploded Pillsbury biscuit can. No matter how much you think you need “winter fat,” no one can deny the difference between this and this. Plus, based on the way this summer went, Winter is about to last until next July. No excuses.

4) Get it on

After your gym sesh and following Bailey’s and coffee, your next step should be to call (or message) a booty call and get them over to your place, stat. Considering the weather is cool enough to actually be under the covers and not writhing around in your own sweat on top of them and avoiding skin-on-skin contact, you should be hopping into bed as often as possible. Period.

5) Get out of town

Whether it be a party spot a few towns over or somewhere on the other side of the world, getting out of your comfort zone for a weekend will make you forget your cold weather blues and also give you something to look forward to throughout the week.

Hope your weekend went well. I’ll be over here crying into my jean shorts. Au revior, crappiest summer ever.

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OBC has been saying “You don’t have to promise marriage just to get a date” for years, shouting it from the rooftops, car windows, and public bathroom toilets in Barstow, CA (sidenote: don’t ever go to Barstow, California). And yet, for some reason, everyone construed it as us preaching dirty, offensive filth that would derail humanity and send us into a population-decimating spiral that ends with us being taken over by starfish or something.

Fast-forward to this week, and a University of Iowa professor Anthony Paik is backing us up, saying that people who engage in ‘hookup culture’ are still fully capable of going on to have meaningful, fulfilling relationships… when they’re ready. He analyzed 462 adults’ relationship studies from across the Chicago and discovered that while those who hold off on sex have happy, successful relationships, so do those who “spot each other across the room, become sexually involved and then build a relationship.”

The study seems to infer that it wasn’t the sexual behavior of the participants that dictated their ability to have lasting relationships, but instead their readiness to be in a long-term commitment. Therefore, those who were participating in casual dating, hookups, and booty calls were more likely to be able to gauge whether or not they were ready and willing to commit to one person.

Plus, there was no sign that relationships couldn’t be formed from casual hooking up and dating. It makes sense, because sexual chemistry is much harder to force than personality chemistry. And when it comes to long term relationships, an unsatisfactory sex life is one of the main reasons people stray. So why is it that sexual compatibility is so far down on the bottom of the list, behind political views, favorite color and hobbies? Sure you might like rock climbing together, but if you don’t wanna bone down at the top of the cliff, why even climb it?

That didn’t make any sense. I think it’s quitting time and it’s only 10 am.

The entire Bengals team. I think. img @ bossip

1) PRE-SEASON FOOTBALL MOTHER F***ER!

FOOT! BALL! FOOT! BALL! SPORTS! MEN! BEER! Okay, I’m tired. But anyway, preseason football is here, and this year people care more than ever. I have learned that if you’re thinking about changing the channel away from ESPN around a guy, you might as well shoot him in the head execution-style, and also, you’ll never receive a more evil, condescending stare as you will if you try and convince a  man that “it’s not even the real season yet” because ALL football is REAL and it MATTERS, OKAY, and SHUT UP. Anyway — get on board, hit your favorite bar, and on Saturday watch the Chargers Vs Bears game, Sunday the Denver Vs. TO and Ochocinco game. Whatever you do, even if you miss the games, find out what happened or else you will have absolutely NOTHING to talk to anyone about for the next six months.

Bad-Assery at its finest. img @ moviearcadia

2) See the Expendables

And don’t you DARE see Eat, Pray, Vomit or whatever it’s called, because you respect yourself too much to subject your eyes and brain and soul to two hours of Julia Roberts being like blah blah blah India blah blah blah divorce blah blah blah not real problems.

basically, look like this, please. img @ smh.com.au

3) Get laid

According to Reuters, men who wear red are more attractive to the opposite sex, so bust out that red cardigan and get to work! Now, personally, I find that most men look terrible in red, so what I mean to say is, shave that awkward ‘stache you’ve been attempting, take a shower, and maybe wear a shirt with buttons? I don’t know, call me crazy, but when you start chatting up that lady at the bar on Saturday when you’re cheering on Philip Rivers (because that’s what gentlemen do), she’s gonna pay attention to whether or not you look like you own soap and/or hangers. Make this weekend count!

This has been the Friday the 13th edition of the Things You Have to Do This Weekend. Annnnnd BREAK.

However, even reading women’s body language can be tough, so the guys over at Asylum got some help breaking the body cues down.

This first pose, according to the expert, shows that she’s laid back and also “aggressively flirting” with you. Her relaxed pose says she’s comfortable with you, which is a nice way of saying she wants you. Now.

Eesh. You are doing something wrong, dude. Her crossed arms, paired with the lean away from you, shows that she’s not pickin’ up what you’re puttin’ out. Luckily, though, her feet are still pointed at you, so you might still have a chance.

This is another pose, that according to the expert, says she’s down to get down. Her half leaning stance says she’d ready to leave the bar with you, if you’d just get the balls and DO IT.

Her arms are back, giving you access to her chest. What do you THINK this means?

Check out more body language codes that either say “Let’s do this” or “Move along, nothing to see here,” at Asylum!

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We all know that women are freaks of nature that no one understands. Books like Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus sold millions of copies because of this phenomenon. Luckily, purveyors of fine rum, Don Q, recently recently decided to try their hand at cracking the mysterious woman code with their new site feature, LadyData. Grabbing info from tons of female insiders, they got the dirt on women’s opinions on everything from music to careers to dancing.

You can filter the results based on age, education level, and tons of other stats, which means you can basically figure out what any female would think about anything!

Some of the results are quite interesting…

• 68% of women say “saying they don’t care about Valentine’s day” is a trap
• 66% of women say the amount of time you can be unemployed depends how hard you’re looking for a job.
• 80% of women say kissing under the misteltoe is still cute

and my favorite,

• 43% of women are okay with you going to a strip club with your buddies, as long as you don’t get a lap dance.

Check out more awesome Lady Data at DonQ.com

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Remember when Jeff Foxworthy used to do those “You might be a redneck” jokes? Those weren’t funny.

Although no one on the BCU staff knows “how to make roadkill stew,” we do know the signs that you might be whipped. Here are our top 5 favorites.

1) If she knows all your passwords…

When I was a kid and I first got my own computer, my parents knew all my passwords to make sure I wasn’t getting into any shenanigans online. Then I turned 13, and the word “privacy” entered my vocabulary. That was the last time it was okay for anyone to you know your password. If you let her read your e-mails, you are letting her be your mom. Not okay.

2) If you ask permission to go out with the guys…

If she assumes you’re going boob-hunting every time you and your buddies want to hang out, she’s got some insecurity issues that she needs to work out… alone. She’s your girlfriend, not your warden, and you don’t have to ask permission to leave the house.

3) If you only hang out with her friends…

Remember when you had separate friend groups? You would meet up with her after hanging with your friends? Now all you do is hang out with other couples, sitting at someone’s house drinking wine and watching Couple’s Retreat. You sir, are whipped.

4)If you always worry she’s going to get mad…

You’re at the store, practically drooling over a new LCD big screen. You just got a raise and want to drop the big bucks, but you’re worried that your sleeping dragon of a girlfriend might not approve, so you call to ask. Making decisions on your own is part of being a grown up, so do it! (Plus, if she’s not stoked on a nice new TV, she’s got issues anyway)

5) If she uses sex as a bargaining tool…

90% of the time she wears sweatpants and a grease-stained college t-shirt to bed, and the only time you ever see her look sexy anymore is when she’s asking you to buy her a ridiculously overpriced diamond necklace. Sex is a key part of any relationship, and if the only time you get it is after a business transaction, you need to get out, now.