Relationships

Five Internet first-date horror stories, batteries included

The days of Internet dating being the domain of basement dwellers, antisocial misanthropes, virgins and folks who are unlucky in the looks department (mix and match any and all of these) are effectively over, and today it seems like everyone is meeting and dating -- and venting about meeting and dat ... More >>

Non-traditional dating site Grouper launches in Denver today

Grouper, which launches in Denver today, is the latest social networking site that aims to connect people with similar interests in a possibly romantic way. But Grouper founder and CEO Michael Waxman insists it's not a traditional dating site; this "social club" tries to keep the Internet part of th ... More >>

Civil unions bill on way to governor's desk, One Colorado plans celebration event

It's been a long time coming. After a bill to legalize civil unions in Colorado fell short in both 2011 and last year, the measure finally passed the Colorado House today. Next, the legislation heads to the desk of Governor John Hickenlooper, who's promised to sign it. This breakthrough delights B ... More >>

Five jaded tips for online dating -- don't get Te'od!

The entire world is embarrassed for Manti Te'o right now. The Notre Dame linebacker thought he had a girlfriend, then thought she died of leukemia, and anyone who heard his sad story really bad for Te'o -- until word got out that his beloved girlfriend was actually an emotionally disturbed 22-year-o ... More >>

Creating Your Relationship Masterpiece classes teach art...and the art of romance

Tired of the perilous world of online dating? The Art Connection is offering a way to actually meet people in person, in a secure environment, and even if romance doesn't result, at least art will. See also: - A Great! First Date, new local online dating site, is about deeds, not words - Ask the Cr ... More >>

Where do broken hearts go? To Pinkberry

When you go through a really bad relationship breakup, you need three things (four, if you smoke weed): Netflix, booze and frozen yogurt from Pinkberry. Netflix is for watching horrible movies with Jason Momoa (hopefully he'll be wearing eyeliner), the booze is so you can drink away the memories of ... More >>

The five sassiest breakup songs of all time

Katie and Tom. Katy and Russell -- everybody's breaking up these days, it seems. Hell, even Adam Levine traded in one Victoria's Secret model for another. Break ups aren't just relegated to the super couples or the superstars, obviously. Everybody's been been on the receiving end of being dumped -- ... More >>

Online dating for straight people: We're all just chasing the popcorn

The idea that online dating sucks for straight people is as old as online dating itself. A few weeks ago, as I watched Luciann Lajoie explain in great theatrical detail the (however brief) life of a frantic serial online-dater in Date, I was reminded of just what terrified me so much about online da ... More >>

What is your favorite spot for a first date in Denver?

For this week's cover story, "Money can buy you love, if you have a contract with this Harvard MBA," I spent roughly a month working with local matchmaker Jamie Richards. We've already covered her tips on finding a matchmaker, taking a profile picture and creating an online dating profile. But now w ... More >>

Online dating: Your friends' comments on your love life can actually help your profile

Before I began working with Jaime Richards, one of the matchmakers in this week's cover story, I had to dig deep. Really deep: It's common practice for date coaches and matchmakers to ask their clients for letters of recommendation, but they're not the kind you're thinking of. In preparation for our ... More >>

Money can buy you love, if you have a contract with this Harvard MBA

Vlirty, new online dating site by local software geek Adam Norrell, focuses on video chatting

Adam Norrell, human.​Adam Norrell likes the words "snazzy" and "sparky." He says them more than you'd expect from a 34-year-old software nerd from Castle Rock, especially when he's describing his new online dating site, the snazzily named Vlirty. Norrell came up with the idea for Vlirty, which ... More >>

Not for the faint of heart: Second City delivers a romantic comedy for the iPhone age

Michael BrosilowEd Kross and Amy Roeder of The Second City​If you're looking for the perfect date night destination, keep on looking. Love, Sex & The Second City isn't a show for a first date. Because it's about first dates -- and why we never make it to that second one... or the third... or t ... More >>

Lee Lee's Quest is our browser game of the week

​Marcus Richert's Lee-Lee's Quest isn't a game you play because it's going to move you or impress you with its visuals or even offer a challenge -- you'll play it because it's weird, humorous, self-referential and just plain bizarre. It shouldn't come as a surprise seeing as how it's coming to ... More >>

Civil Union Act should pass in CO House if not blocked by extremists, says Sen. Pat Steadman

Pat Steadman.​Update below: Today, in all likelihood, SB 172, intended to legalize civil unions in Colorado, will be okayed by the state senate, following debate yesterday that warmed the heart of its sponsor, Senator Pat Steadman. Next, however, the bill must be approved by the Republican-con ... More >>

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Let’s Talk About Sex

Chased by an Elephant: Walmart does its part to ward off the gay

Isn't his outfit a little gay?​It's never too early to plant the seeds of life-long sexual neurosis; in this day and age of growing tolerance toward the scourge homosexuality, we've really got to step up our efforts to instill deep self-hatred in our children at an early age. That's where Chas ... More >>

Book release party with a happy ending: Mastering Your Man from Head to Head

​Jordan LaRousse and Samantha Sade run the Oysters & Chocolate erotica empire from their home base in Boulder, and they're celebrating the release of their second book, Mastering Your Man from Head to Head: How to work your man below the belt, between the ears, and beneath the sheets for excep ... More >>

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Bill Ritter affair rumors flare up again, this time with a name attached: Stephanie Villafuerte

Bill Ritter is the only the latest Colorado governor to prompt affair rumors.​Yesterday, former Denver elections commissioner Jan Tyler, currently a blogger for Examiner.com, penned an item entitled "Is Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Having an Affair with Stephanie Villafuerte?" At this writin ... More >>

Pushing the Envelope

Meanings of banned jelly bracelets: Is silver a hand job, fisting or outdoor sex?

Here's a girl who's ready for just about anything.​The principal at Lafayette's Angevine Middle School has reportedly asked parents to urge their kids not to wear colored jelly bracelets to class -- and those who do will be asked to remove them. The reason: The colors are said to denote assort ... More >>

Breaking up is hard to do -- unless, that is, you Tweet it

Recently, a Denver music scene personality (who asked to remain anonymous, for obvious reason) reached out to me to tell me his tale of getting dumped via Twitter. It's as tragic as it sounds. The guy didn't get dumped via direct message (Twitter's version of e-mail, a private, two-way communica ... More >>

After tackling Politics, Sebastien Tellier gets deep into Sexuality

Q&A with Sebastien Tellier

French singer-songwriter Sebastien Tellier isn't shy about talking about either his sexuality or Sexuality, his new album, throughout which he delves into matters of the flesh with great delight. But he also sees the sacred side of salaciousness, as he makes clear in a December 4 Westword profile ... More >>

AM 760's Condescending PrideFest Tie-In

Carnal-val

Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar

A sushi roll or a roll in the hay?

Hate the Sin

Under the Leather

If Bob Beauprez needs a spanking, Jae Januze is ready to lend a hand.

I Want Your Sexpo

Denver hosts the naughtiest of naughty conventions.

Class Act

Germinal's Heartbreak House is a worthy look at English society.

A House Divided

When Reverend Benjamin Reynolds opened his church to gays, some called it a sin. He calls it a mission from God.

Best Business Name to Use Very, Very Carefully

Denver Concrete Vibrator

The Wedding Present

Take Fountain (Manifesto)

Minutemen...and Women

Speedy daters seek to set a world record.

Drink of the Week

G Spot

Good Vibrations

Competion is stiff in the sex-toy business. But Kevin Larson comes prepared.

Planet Mars

Herbalist Brigitte Mars speaks the language of love.

Best realtors for gays and lesbians

Rosnik & Associates

Virtual Strangers

Denver researchers study how the chat room leads to the bedroom.

Savage Love

Fact or Friction?

The ex-gay movement has its straight man--but ex-ex-gays may have the last laugh.

Free Willy

As part of his never-ending fight against gays, car dealer Will Perkins gets himself "arrested" in Vail.

Off Limits

COME TO JESUS

THE LOVE THAT DARE NOT SPEAK ITS NAME...IN KEVIN TEBEDO'S PRESENCE.

CONJUGAL BLITZ

DR. DAVID SCHNARCH HAS A BLACK BELT IN THE MARITAL ARTS.

HEAD GAMES

BURIED TREASURE

THE HONEYMOON'S LONG OVER FOR EX-EPA CHIEF ANNE BURFORD AND HER LATE HUSBAND--BUT THE DIVORCE IS FOREVER.