Sex is tough in this town. If it isn't the clingers that will kill you, your own ego will do it instead. My Guidespot counterpart, Chelsea, claims that "meeting guys in bars" is a romantic low-point for any New Yorker. She argues that a good old-fashioned one-nighter is not only disappointing, but casts a few veiled aspersions on New York men. Not only am I insulted but such a comment, but I take that as a challenge to the fairer sex: "And what makes women any different?" So, in simple terms - guys - I am proclaiming a battle of the sexes here on Guidespot. And I'm starting with some mythbusting: there is a real way to seal the deal, NSA-style, and make it awesome. Gentlemen, ladies, Chelsea - I give you the guide to the perfect one-night stand.
I WOULD LOVE. TO MEET THEM. ....I love a good challenge, therefore I will not argue with your guide, though I have yet to experience this my friend. I’m glad it’s worked for you… :)
Love yer guides, Matt. I didn’t see my “type” listed here. At least I don’t think so…you’re definitely fueling the fire for a female answer to this guide @
You totally got it in the bag with her, Matt… who’s the geek girl, by the way? Elizabeth Hurley? She looks like Tina Fey ethereal 1/4 Asian younger sister… you know the one that appears nightly in my drunken dreams.
Chelsea, there’re better guys in this city. I can introduce you to a few of them. Some of us actually do vary our fashion options a bit more than polo t-shirts and linen pants.
Her Eyes Are Up There, Kid
Look, no one is going to be angry at you for having a libido, but don’t mistake the finger for the moon, grasshopper. Specifically, don’t leave your apartment on a Saturday night expecting to come home with someone. Women possess the amazing quality of being able to smell the faintest scent of horny. Instead of focusing on the hypothetical, focus on the reality: that nothing has happened. Remind yourself of this to keep a cool head and not get… uh, cocky. No woman wants to feel like she’s getting played and no guy should ever get so desperate that they would degrade their personal conduct to score. Nothing has happened, nothing may happen. It keeps your mind clear and your senses sharp.
Pick up a copy of The Tao Te Ching and a collection of the works of Pablo Neruda.
Pick up a copy of The Tao Te Ching and a collection of the works of Pablo Neruda.
Do's and Don't's
Do Play Hard To Get – If you’re into somebody, she’ll know it. Now, you have the job of making sure it’s a “whatever” kind of thing. Ignore here, or downplay the fact that she’s standing right there. You know the old saying “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”
Don’t Think Leave Anything Open-Ended - Okay, it’s one in the morning. You two have been hanging out for going on an hour and a half, two hours. This is where chivalry can be your worst enemy. If the chemistry is there and your both on the same page, every decision you make is a decision. She is not interested in someone who isn’t in control at this point. So, when you pop the magic question, it’s not “You Wanna Get Out Of Here?”, it’s “Let’s Get Out Of Here.”
It’s like a farm that raises care-free single people. If you can’t meet someone here, then I can’t help you at all.
It’s like a farm that raises care-free single people. If you can’t meet someone here, then I can’t help you at all.
The Morning After
Show off.
The Morning After is tricky because of one simple fact: you two are about to wake up to two very different people. So here’s what you need to do – be a gracious host. Offer to make her some coffee, a bagel; if she’s actually keen on some scrambled eggs, I’d say go for it. This is the only time you two are actually going to see each other for who you are. The least you can do is make her feel comfortable. Most times, this will be the last time you see one another. So, treat her right… and get her phone number.
After you get past her initial defenses, this is would where you need to be subtle but confident. If she is into you, you need to reciporcate with a little bit of a tease. My philosophy is much like my comedy “Keep it simple.” I like the old stand-bys: nudging a stray hair from her face, a touch on the small of the back, knees bent and dangerously close to one another. Perhaps this sounds corny, but I know what works for me. Just trust your instincts on this one, because there’s a good chance she’s going to respond to you. Remember subtlety is key – “Nothing has happened.”
The Pig and Whistle offers a veritable cross-section of New York – the Upper East Side and West Queens.
The Pig and Whistle offers a veritable cross-section of New York – the Upper East Side and West Queens.
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Make eye contact over a Merlot, or an espresso, or a peanut butter and jelly panini.
Know Your Females
There’s hundreds of types out there with the same needs you have; let’s examine the more common New York single woman.
The Psycho
If you’re actually considering going home with this one, I hope you have a hotel room ready under a fake name. Otherwise, enjoy being married.
The Clinger
Not to be confused with “The Psycho,” the Clinger will get the point after a few weeks of unreturned phone calls and rejected friend requests. Of course, she will bake you a cake – doesn’t that at least deserve a first date?
The Geek Girl
My personal favorite. Typically very funny, intelligent, and down right freaky behind closed doors.
The Drunk Girl
Picking up the drunk girl is like shooting fish in a barrel. Yes, she is hot, and way out-of-your-league, and the sex itself may be worth it; but not after she keeps you up until 6 a.m. crying about her daddy issues.
The Hipster Chick
She digs irony and anything indie. If you happen to own a vinyl copy of Beck’s Odelay!, you’re good to go.
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Click here to log in.I WOULD LOVE. TO MEET THEM. ....I love a good challenge, therefore I will not argue with your guide, though I have yet to experience this my friend. I’m glad it’s worked for you… :)
Love yer guides, Matt. I didn’t see my “type” listed here. At least I don’t think so…you’re definitely fueling the fire for a female answer to this guide @
You totally got it in the bag with her, Matt… who’s the geek girl, by the way? Elizabeth Hurley? She looks like Tina Fey ethereal 1/4 Asian younger sister… you know the one that appears nightly in my drunken dreams.