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5 EXOTIC DATE IDEAS IN SINGAPORE

Because movie-and-dinner dates are so passé …

1. Riders Café

For: The old-fashioned gentlewoman

Looking straight out of an Old Western, Riders Café’s rustic colonial charm is the perfect atmosphere for a posh, classy first date away from the bustle of the city. The horses casually strolling by are a good conversation topic should you run out of things to talk about. If your date has a penchant for sexy cowboys lounging in the hay, bringing her to the Bukit Timah Saddle Club may just convince her that you’re good with horses … or maybe hung like one?

Seriously Man’s (SM) tip: Brunch is the best time to visit. Give their eggs benedict a try, and take a taxi or drive unless you want to arrive looking like you just showered. In saltwater. And oil.

2. Prince of Wales Backpackers Pub

For: The adventurous traveller

Nestled in the middle of the tropical and colourful district of Little India, POW will make for an unforgettable date. The authentic Australian menu and draught beers are surprisingly good and easy on the wallet. Complete with quirky backpackers and unique décor, the shophouse also hosts barbecues and live singers. If you can’t whisk her away on an exotic round trip to South Asia, this comes in a close second.

SM’s tip: Go after 8pm when the revelry begins. Check out their unique draught beers and impress her with your travel tales over dinner.

3. Quayside Isle

For: The atas, sophisticated lady

Even the name sounds exotic. Singapore’s most opulent district will make you feel like you just stepped onto a private island exclusively for mysterious billionaires. With luxurious white yachts lounging casually in the docks and an unobstructed view of the waters, Quayside Isle on Sentosa Cove is every girl’s Instagram dream come true. Be prepared to take countless #ootd shots but hey, the things we do for love.

SM’s tip: For dinner with a killer view, try Paradiso Restaurant & Bar. Their Mediterranean offerings with a selection of tropical cocktails will make you feel like you’re on an island that’s less Singapura, and more Santorini.

4. Wakeboarding

For: The sporty one with a sexy tan

The extreme sport du jour, wakeboarding has gained a dedicated following in Singapore for its high-octane, thrilling rush. SKI360 at East Coast Parkway provides services for everyone from beginners to experts. And don’t worry—all equipment is provided on site. Also, adrenaline is closely linked to the physiology of romantic love so you might just convince her that her increased heart rate and sweating are due to love at first sight. Hell yeah, science.

SM’s tip: Work out beforehand to make sure you can keep up with her. And bring sunblock.

5. The Halia

For: Nature lovers and tree huggers

Not to be confused with the Hagia Sophia. The Halia is a stunning restaurant tucked away in the Botanic Gardens that will transport your date to the forests of Brazil. Surrounded by lush greenery and charming bird calls, this is the place for intimate dates where things get au naturel. Take her on a walk before dinner around the gardens and impress with your encyclopedic knowledge of flora and fauna.

SM’s tip: Bring insect repellent.

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December 30, 2014
Signs She’s Ready to Sext

What IS sexting, really? One of the dating rituals of the modern world, it’s a lot more complex than knocking unconscious your desired woman with a club and then dragging her back to your man cave. (Although we’re pretty sure some of you wish it were still as simple as that.)

Think of it as that secret bonus level between the casual world of texting and the elusive one of actual physical intimacy: difficult to navigate, but with the promise of big rewards. Do it right and the sexual tension between yourself and your lady will ratchet up quite a few notches, plus you get to learn more about what she prefers in the bedroom.

So, how do we know if she’s ready?

Much like detecting if a potential mate is ready to get down in the animal kingdom, the human male brain has its own radar for sensing when a human female is sexually interested. The key, gentlemen, is to fine-tune this radar so that it can pick this up even from a few words on a screen.

Sign #1: She opens up.

Hold your horses! We mean the emotional kind. When a girl lets her guard down and is comfortable with telling you what she’s doing at the moment (even if it’s just lounging in bed … heck, better if it’s lounging in bed), how she’s feeling, and maybe even what she’s wearing without being asked. You know she’s allowing you a glimpse into her private world and who she really is.

Don’t go in for the kill just yet. The key is to slowly, stealthily move in—so stealthily she doesn’t even have a clue what you’re doing.

Here are some examples of ideal responses:

Her: “Oh I’m just lazing around in bed, don’t feel like getting up yet.”
Worst possible response: A pig emoticon followed by what sounds like a lame ass “hahaha”
Best possible response: “Sounds like an ideal way to spend the morning … Mind if I join you? ;)”

Her: “It’s freezing in the office and I only have a thin cardigan to wear.”
Worst possible response: “Ask your colleague to lend you something?”
Best possible response: “Need a cuddle?”

We know cuddling is low on your list of sexy things to do, gentlemen. But for the ladies, it’s way up there. Think of it this way: cuddling to women is like sex to men. “Want a cuddle?” is the perfect response to almost anything—whether she’s down from a bad day, or having a fever, or scared/upset/nervous/cold/anything other than happy. Even if it doesn’t actually happen, it triggers the notion of security in the female brain and she now sees you as something more than just a caveman—a caveman who might actually understand her and therefore is worthy of intimacy with her.

Sign #2: She leaves it hanging for you.

A sure sign she’s ready to start: when she gives you replies that are deliberately vague yet not-so-innocent. Even better if they’re finished off with the wink emoticon. We all know what wink emoticons mean.

You can take a more direct approach, or play the vague-answers game with her, which can be equal parts frustrating and exciting. Here’s how:

You: “What’s your favourite dessert?”
Her: “Oh I don’t know … Chocolate maybe? It’s delicious. ;)”
Worst possible response: “I always thought girls prefer strawberry.”
Direct approach: “Think it’ll be more delicious if I feed it to you. ;)”
The suggestive approach: “Know what else is delicious? Whipped cream …”

The key in this game is to stoke the senses. Even if it’s just an innocuous reference to whipped cream and chocolate, those images conjure feelings of indulgence and decadence in the female mind. These are feelings you want to be associated with you.

You: “Tell me more about yourself.”
Her: “Hmm … I do have a few bad habits …”
Worst possible response: “Oh.”
Direct approach: “Care to tell me more about them? We’ll see if you’re really a bad girl. ;)”
The suggestive approach: “Oh? I have a few of them myself … ;)”

Bonus tip: How to know she is NOT ready for sexting

If she peppers her replies with ‘haha’ and ‘lol’. This is a girl who’s keeping things light and friendly, and there is nothing more difficult in the world than trying to up the heat in a conversation like that. Wait till she’s in a more somber mood or till it’s late at night; whichever comes first.

The key is to keep your eyes and ears peeled for these opportunities. Thick skin helps too; not just for the sake of tipping her over in all that Whatsapp sexchange, but dealing with rejection when your attempts fall embarrassingly flat. Meanwhile, get out there, grab some numbers from unsuspecting girls and put your new found skills into practice. (Wink).

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November 30, 2014
One Night Stand Etiquettes

Etiquettes extend beyond a first dinner date and serious corporate functions. Suffice it to say, it goes into the bedroom as well. One fine day if you find your 2 am booty calls (for the lack of a better term) slowly flaking away from your life, like how she tries avoiding you by hiding the timestamp for starters, it’s probably your insensitivity that got you a one-way ticket to doucheland. Yeah, it’s not so much the bad sex as that. We’re not advocating how you should live your life; whether it’s your first time or you’re a serial polygamist, pay close attention to these set of ONS etiquettes so you at least leave with your gentlemanhood intact and you leave without an almost inevitable string of angry texts. Probably.

Sometimes, the opportunity to get lucky comes when you least expect it and we’re pretty sure your place is anything but available, with your folks sleeping right next door. The handicap cubicle doesn’t quite cut it either. That then leaves you with the only option of testing the waters and gauging her reaction towards getting a room; while you’re totally comfortable in your own skin as a man-slut, the ladies don’t exactly feel the same way going for a quickie at a cheap hotel. You had best be prepared for one luxurious f*ck at Marina Bay Sands or something.

How do we test the waters? Instead of telling her you have a dancing cat to exhibit, casually suggest the two of you should bounce off to another ‘fun place’. She’ll get the hint. Hopefully.

So congrats, fella. You sealed the deal. But this is the one time you should save the Thank-You’s: she’s not a hooker. Even so, you wouldn’t really say something like this would you? The both of you needn’t be reminded of how the whole wham-bam is one big transaction.

If there is an indispensable nugget of wisdom that we HAVE to dispense, it would be this: be safe. It is your responsibility to keep the STDs at bay, and it is also YOUR responsibility to keep the lady from an unwanted Mother’s Day (speaking of which, it’s right round the corner). Keep a condom in your wallet at all times like an insurance policy.

Because we have an implicit trust with you, we have unanimously decided not to insert a picture of decaying privates over here.

If you are the host…

a) With a stroke of luck, nobody’s home. The place is yours, for now. You don’t quite have the time to do last minute spring cleaning, so make sure your bedroom is as sleek and neat as the one you see up there. No one likes making the beast with two backs in a sty, and we mean no one.

b) If she’s staying over, offer some basic toiletries. The morning after, have some freshly brewed coffee ready. She’ll appreciate a little homemade perk-me-up, and you can bet it’ll keep her coming back, you tiger (*wink).

c) If she isn’t, offer to get her a taxi home. With the “Easy Taxi” app on the app store, staying in an obscure area is no longer an excuse to leave her out on her own.

If you are the guest…

a) Sure, it’s a no-strings-attached one night of fun and we know you’re dying to scoot off right after to catch some BPL. But you don’t necessarily have to make her feel cheap about herself. Unless she makes it absolutely crystal clear she’s not the type who cuddles. Whatever the case, at least let her know you have an early morning tomorrow and offer to keep in touch.

b) If you’re staying over, well, enjoy the repeat performance.

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October 31, 2014