1) My girlfriend wants to get a tattoo on her lower back. I'm afraid it'll turn out to be a "tramp stamp," that she'll regret in about 10 years. Any way to talk her out of it?
Asked by Anonymous. from Monroe, NY

In this situation, you need to realize that getting a tattoo is her decision and her decision alone. It is her body and if she wants to get a tattoo in that area you should support her. It is only a "tramp stamp" if the woman who has it happens to be a tramp. My sister has a tattoo on her lower back and she is not affected in the least by the title because she knows she isn't a tramp. I have no doubt that your girlfriend will feel the same way. If you think she will regret it, all you can do is ask her to think of the positives and negatives of getting the tattoo on her lower back, and support whatever decision she makes. As of right now, the only way that I see that she will regret it in 10 years is if her boyfriend refers to her tattoo as a "tramp stamp" for the next 10 years.

2) Do women prefer a man to wear a touch of cologne? I splashed some on before my last date and the girl looked like she was ready to retch.
Asked by David H. from Durham, NC

Cologne is not a requirement, or even something women are looking for when dating. Women, like men, just want to be with someone who smells good. It could be cologne, body spray, aftershave, shampoo, or even nothing at all as long as you don't smell like you just got out of the gym. It is important that you don't drench yourself in anything scented before a date. Too much of even the best cologne will make any women gasp for air. Also, make sure it isn't cheap cologne. You don't have to run out and spend $50 on Armani cologne, but if you buy a gallon of cologne for $2 it is noticeable and doesn't smell very nice.

3) Is it me, or is every actor in a genital herpes commercial outside biking, kayaking, jogging, and rappelling off mountains? Does getting a V.D .suddenly turn people into hyper-aggressive outdoor adventure seekers?
Asked by Ben O. from Rio Bravo, TX

Haha, I never thought about this before, but you are correct. Every Valtrex commercial I see on television involves these extreme outdoor activities. These drug companies are just trying to sell a product. They are saying, "Look at these extremely active people. Their incurable genital disease doesn't inhibit them because they swallow our product on a daily basis." I don't think many people buy into the adventure seeking ploy, but they buy the product anyway because when you have a disease like that you have limited options.

4) Recently I joined up on an online dating service. I'm frankly shocked by how arrogant some of these girls are to list themselves as "incredibly beautiful." Others don't even have a picture listed (which makes me think they're hiding mugs that may look like Quasimodo after 10 rounds with Mike Tyson). Is there any chance of meeting any quality girls with "dating sites"?
Asked by Anonymous. from Clinton Township, MI

Online dating web sites bring out some of the best people and some of the worst people. You will find the arrogant women online as you will in real life (although it's much easier to be arrogant when you are hiding behind a computer screen). A lot of people don't have pictures if they are new to the site and haven't done it yet. Many of these women want to get to know someone before they are judged on looks, and will probably send you a picture via e-mail after talking for awhile. This doesn't mean that they have any disfigurements or that they are hiding anything (although there will be a small percentage who do fit that description). If you are looking for a woman based on looks, however, you aren't really looking for a quality girl. It is very possible to meet a quality girl anywhere, including online. Just be careful and talk to these women awhile before you meet them because it is very easy to lie online.

5) My wife and I are trying to get pregnant. My best friend swears that he and his wife used a certain position in their love making to tip the odds in favor of "making a boy." Could that even be remotely possible?
Asked by Jeremy F. from Kingston, RI

This is nothing more than a wives' tale. There are so many different wives' tales about different positions, times of the lunar cycle, nutrients, etc. involved in determining the sex of the baby. No matter what position you have sex in you will always have a 50% chance of having a boy. There is no position that will make sperm with the Y chromosome swim faster than the sperm with the X chromosome. If you and your wife are hoping for a boy, then I wish you luck.

6) My girlfriend and I have advanced past the proverbial 2nd base, and I've got a feeling she might be wanting me to cross home plate. The first problem is that she's not a virgin and I am. Secondly, I lied and said that I had a few partners because I was embarrassed to admit that I had no experience. Q: Is there any way for me to make love like a pro even though I have no idea what I'm doing?
Asked by Billy T. from Arvada, CO

It is very important that you confess to your girlfriend that you are a virgin before you take it to "home plate." There are a lot of sexual guides in the form of books and videos that could possibly help you, but the best way to make love like a pro is through experience. Most men having sex for the first time don't last very long before ejaculation, and that is normal. It is a new feeling and ejaculation is a lot harder to control than any moves you want to try. Also, she may ask you something like what your favorite position is. How will you respond? It will just be easier and less awkward for both of you if you come clean before you two have sex.

7) Are flowers a nice idea to bring on a first date? Are they too "old fashioned"?
Asked by Anonymous from Milwaukee, WI

Unless the woman you are taking out has a severe allergy to pollen, flowers are definitely a nice gesture on a first date. It is a bit old fashioned, which is what makes receiving flowers so sweet. There is nothing wrong with being an old fashioned gentleman, which seem to be lacking in this world. It shows that you have a sweet and romantic side to you.