Booty Call is a weekly round-up of the latest and lustiest from colleges around the country.

Bess Davis of the Montana Kaimin gives us tips for cheaper, stay-in dates, so think again before splurging on that expensive anniversary dinner. Something small could be just as good (that’s what she said).

The Sexpert at the Daily Princetonian gives advice to readers on vibrators and making the first move. Try starting slow for both.

Michael Gibson from The Maine Campus writes an entire column encouraging women to try to look like swimsuit models. Gibson writes, “I suggest you study the form of Irina Shayk, the Russian-born goddess, who steals the show. Her legs are longer than Bar Rafaeli’s! Her smile extinguishes the sun! I must make it to Russia someday!” Enough said.

“Sweet Nothings with Carmel” gives Carmel an opportunity to respond to reader feedback, so post comments on her column or e-mail questions to sex@dailycal.org.

Your column supported cliched, unhealthy notions of “feminine passivity” and “male dominance.” – “Sex on Tuesday” reader

I know my observations seemed gender-typified, but the perspective brought to this week’s column was based on things women told me when discussing throw-down.

I think that it’s OK for women to recognize fantasies that don’t necessarily align with prescribed notions of right and wrong. Some women fantasize about being objectified. Some women fantasize about letting go of the reins and being passive in bed.

The very thing that interested me about throw-down fantasies was that they went against what women are raised to think is appropriate to desire. I think for many women, throw-downs allow them to experiment with playing a cliched role that, after the work of the feminist movement, they aren’t supposed to enjoy. (Click here to read more…)

Blast from the Past is a weekly special where we probe into the Daily Cal’s archives to show you how sex columns were done back in the day.

Did you know that the Daily Cal used to publish a monthly magazine called “The Berkeley Beat”? We didn’t. We also didn’t know that, in the ’80s, it was acceptable to refer to one’s own doting grandmother by her first name and that green corduroy bell bottoms were ever a key ingredient for dream hunkitude. But, hey, you learn something new every day, right?

Anyway, we thought this column was particularly appropriate this week, in light of 2009’s thoroughly modern Travel Issue, which came out on Tuesday.  Bon appetit–if you know what we mean … (Click here to read more…)

We can’t decide if the Sex::Tech Conference going down in San Frisky from Mar. 22-23 seems legit or like a possible “Pay to come to this forum-thing that will change your life forever, but since that’s a completely unmeasurable claim, you can’t actually complain if it’s sort of lame” situation.

According to the site, they’re going to have speakers from Columbia, UCLA’s School of Public Health and other ostensibly reputable places. Also, as the event organizer says in her sidebar quote, “EVERYONE WHO IS ANYONE WILL BE IN SF MARCH 22-23.” So, yeah. Make of that what you will.

Did anyone go last year? Anyone planning on going this year? Thoughts? … Anyone?

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Sex::Tech Conference [Website]

Everyone loves a little role play, but it seems like ladies might like it rougher than the average Berkeley male. I don’t mean this in the kinky, BDSM, fetish-lovin’ kinda way–but more like your classic, primal throw down scene. Read Carmel’s column today to learn a few lessons that Fabio obviously never knew.

Sex on Tuesday: Cavemen Do It Better

Carmel De Amicis

During a brief summer romance a few years back, I had to have “the talk” with a boy about our bland sex in bed. Lying under the covers, I admitted something a girl is never supposed to admit: “I want you to objectify me. Tear my clothes off, and pin my hands behind my head. Stop kissing me like you love me. Basically, I want you to fuck me.”

That’s all it took. Instantly, my sweet lover turned into a hungry animal, flipping me over onto my stomach and ripping off my pants. As you can imagine, awesome sex ensued.

Read the rest of Carmel’s column on the Opinion page

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Sex in the News is a weekly update of things going on locally, nationally or internationally in the wild world of sex.

According to a large group of therapists interviewed by ABC News, all sorts of sexual fetishes have been swingin’ upwards. Some studies attribute this recent spike to the economic downturn. You might not be able to afford a second honeymoon, but you can buy a pair of furry handcuffs for only $11.99. Even age-old taboos like incest and bestiality are now being challenged, and apparently dolphins win the sexy animal award of the year. Who knew?

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Booty Call is a weekly round-up of the latest and lustiest from colleges around the country.

Who’dda thunk sex could be so morbid?  Don’t worry, Alexandra Shahady’s column isn’t about necrophilia, but … well, we’ll let you read this one for yourself. [GW Hatchet]

Alex Truong explains the best (and least sugar coma-inducing) ways to mix two of humanity’s most basic needs: food and sex. Nom, indeed. [Badger Herald]

Liana Mancini unleashes her “pussy monster” on Cornell United Religious Works in the name of female empowerment. Get ‘em, girl! [Cornell Daily Sun]

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“Sweet Nothings with Carmel” gives Carmel an opportunity to respond to reader feedback, so post comments on her column or email questions to sex@dailycal.org.

Hey guys–I received a lot of feedback on my first column, so thanks for all the comments. Who knew “dorm hookups” would be such a controversial topic? I thought I was playing it safe, but apparently not.

I wanted to use this first post to let you know what you should expect from me as your new sex columnist. It was really weird to start receiving comments back and realize that there are people out there expecting me to be a “journalist” or a “sexpert”. Eeks. I should confess something right now–the sex advice you could get from me is about as good as Google. No one made sure I slept with 50 people or had a Masters in Human Sexuality before hiring me to be a sex writer. I’ve had my share of crazy college sex, but not enough to start dispensing glorious words of wisdom. (Click here to read more…)

So next to Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Tuesday is pretty much the best day of the week. Why, you might ask? Because now you can relive that painful, awkward first time with Sex on Tuesday columnist Carmel De Amicis. And for those of you who haven’t had your first time yet, you can dread its coming (yes, pun intended).

Sex on Tuesday: Tales of the First Time

Carmel De Amicis

Going to college is a lot like losing your virginity:

1.) You’ve been fantasizing about it for years.

2.) The hardest part is getting yourself in.

3.) It’s over before you know it.

4.) It makes you stop worrying about your future.

5.) Once you’re done, you realize it was overrated.

Anyone who doesn’t die a virgin will have a first time. Your father had one. The queen of England had one. Even Chancellor Birgeneau had one.

Not to mention the fact that some born-again virgins have a first time more than once. In a world where “first times” are as common as the cold, first-time tales are aplenty.

Read the rest of Carmel’s column on the Opinion page

Sex in the News is a weekly update of things going on locally, nationally or internationally in the wild world of sex.

In the Daily Cal’s scandalicious “Sex and Politics” issue on Friday, columnists Maria Zizka and Graham Bradley wrote about the sexiness of vegetarianism (figs are apparently phallic symbols. Who knew?), and were inspired by a certain significantly un-aired PETA Super Bowl ad. Guest blogger Justin Wolfers examined and debunked PETA’s claim, “Vegetarians Have Better Sex” in the Freakonomics Blog for the New York Times. Sorry Berkeley vegans, guess your “Wanna see what I can do with my banana?” pick-up line really is as creepy as it sounds.

Also, while many couples may have been busy indulging in other bed linen-related activities this past weekend, singles in SF were getting free–and probably less awkward–pillow talk at the city’s annual Valentine’s Day pillow fight.

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For Better Sex, You Probably Need More than Correlation [Freakonomics]