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Going to the movie theater is a classic date night ritual. The Edukatorz have been on their fair share of movie dates and have had plenty of movie theater make outs. Play your cards right and you too could be smooching during the movie.

1) Game Plan

Sometimes you know you’re going to want to make out at the movies (it’s a safe form of exhibitionism). If that’s the case make sure you go on a weeknight to a movie that’s at least in it’s second week of being out, you don’t want a packed theater. We’ve had dudes try to make out with us in a packed theater on opening weekend before and it was a total turnoff.

2) Seating

Sit near the back away from the aisle and away from people. This should be obvious, but you don’t want an usher finding you in a compromising position and you don’t your fellow movie patrons watching the ‘other’ show.

3) Pick the Right Movie

Make sure you pick the right movie to make out to at the theater. Going to see that Oscar-bait Holocaust movie probably isn’t going to put you in the mood; and neither is that Pixar flick or Will Ferrell movie (unless you’re in High School…and then, you know, hormones). Pick a horror movie (not too scary), action movie or romance (if you’re into that) or a movie you know will just be ‘alright’. There’s no point to making out at the movies if you’re going to be actually watching the movie.

4) Don’t be Skeevy

We’ve all heard of the popcorn in the lap trick (doesn’t that burn?) and the arm around the shoulder move. In addition to making sure it’s not TOO public, don’t be skeevy during your make out. Just because you’re in a darkened room with a few people doesn’t give you a license to do whatever.

It has been a sweltering summer so far and we’re not made for the heat. While some like it hot, we’re not in that category and it makes making out a bit of a problem. But we won’t stop making out just because of the weather so here are some tips for making it comfortable while you make out and dare we say hotter?

1) Air Conditioning

Air conditioning is your friend, duh. If you’re in air conditioning you have no excuse to NOT be making out with someone.

2) Ice Cubes

Ice cubes cool you down naturally, but they can also heat you up. Take a few and help cool off your make out partner by strategically pressing them to his/her body. You can also play “pass the ice cube” while you’re making out; it’s very fun.

3) Pools

Same rules as public beaches apply to public pools – keep it PG. But if you have a private  pool, well then all bets are off, we recommend skinny dipping.

4) Fans

Have your significant other fan you (or I guess make out in front of a fan). It can set up some fun role playing for you and your partner (Cleopatra anyone?) and you’ll stay cool.

5) Hydrate

Staying hydrated is important in the heat and when making out. Keep some water around (even if you have ice cubes) and drink when thirsty. Not only will it prevent dehydration, but it’ll be a good way to get the salt from your sweats off of your lips.

6) Shower Time

We’ve been known to take a cold shower when we’ve been without air conditioning, it can be quite refreshing. Try making out with your partner in the shower on a hot day, it’ll cool you off while being incredibly hot at the same time.

Last week we told you how to find a make out partner at the beach, today we’re going to teach you how to actually make out on the beach. You’re around practically naked people and you’re already hot and bothered – the beach is practically made to make out on. But the prevalence of sand and people makes it a uniquely difficult make out spot, but it can also super hot if done properly.

Park Rules

Same make out rules apply at the beach as they do at a park. You have to be aware of your surroundings and keep it PG when on a public beach. If it’s the middle of the day you don’t want some random 8 year old to inadvertently have his/her first sex ed lesson do you? But if you’re on the beach at night you can take things a little farther, just be on the look out for cops or others.

Water is Your Friend

The best part about the beach is the water, obviously. If the water is warm enough we recommend making out in the actual water. It’s super hot and a water sport that gets the Edukatorz seal of approval. Just try to make sure you’re not grossing out anyone else around you and keep it in your swimsuit.*

Sand Is Not Your Friend

Chris Isaak makes a wet, sandy make out at the beach look hot, in reality it’s not very pleasant. You don’t want sand getting in your nether regions, do you? Try not to make out on the sand if you’re wet, the sand will stick to you and will distract you from the make out. Instead either stay in the water or stay dry on a towel on the shore during your make out.

*Only keep it in your swimsuit if you’re on a public beach. If it’s a private beach all bets are off.

Who doesn’t love a little fun in the sun? Clearly our favorite fun activity is making out. Yes, yes there are plenty of other activities you could be engaged in at the beach (like water sports), but it’s a lot more fun if you’re making out on the beach or finding someone to make out with later. On a beautiful beach day it’s super easy to find a make out partner.

1) Look Hot

It’s very important to look hot while you’re at the beach. You’ll be dressed in a skimpy bathing suit and there’s no room to hide anything. While we’re not all perfect tens, you can still look hot even if you’ve been hitting the BBQs a little harder than you’ve been hitting the gym. It’s super cliche, but when you feel good and are full of confidence you’re going to look good. So don’t wear anything you’re not comfortable in and walk around like you own the beach. Hotties will notice.

2) Sunscreen

Wear sunscreen. Not only to protect your skin from burns and melanoma (besides, pale is in), but also to get potential make out partners to help you apply it on hard to reach areas. You’re not Stretch Armstrong so it’s completely reasonable to ask a hot stranger to apply it on your back for you. Simply ask with confidence “hey, do you mind getting my back” and you’ll have them all over you in no time. Just remember not to be awkward since awkwardness is the enemy of awesome and everyone should try to be awesome.

3) Balls

Bring a paddle ball set, volleyball or Bocce set with you to the beach (we suppose a frisbee would do too). You can ask some hottie to play with you and uh bat around some balls or you could “accidentally” hit one of the balls over by them. It’s a great conversation starter.

4) Booze

When all else fails booze will help you make out (as in every other situation). A lot of beaches don’t allow alcohol on the beach, but that shouldn’t be a deterrent for you, instead that just means a lot of other people didn’t bring booze with them. When you see a hottie you’d like to play tonsil hockey with invite them over to your umbrella for a drink. They will be grateful and you’ll have time to work your moves on them.

While we wish we were emotionless robots we are boring humans with “feelings.” Feelings can be annoying, especially romantic feelings. Expressing instead of repressing those feelings is even more annoying. If you start to get feelings romantic feelings for someone else (and not just feelings in your pants) you should probably express them. Yes, there’s always the risk of rejection and the risk that they might not have the same feelings, but there’s a huge payout if your feelings are reciprocated.

1) Make Sure You Know What You’re Feeling

This should be obvious, but too many people confuse lust for love. We’re not saying you have to drop the l-bomb on someone, but make sure you actually like them as a person and not just as a person to make-out with.

2) Know When to Hold’Em and When to Fold’Em

This one’s a little tricky. Only you can know if the object of your affection needs to know your feelings or how s/he would react. If you think (or know) they won’t take it well or if they might reciprocate. Telling someone how you feel is always a gamble, only you know if it’s worth the risk.

3) Opportunity

Telling the apple of your eye that you like him/her right after his/her grandfather died is probably a bad plan. Wait until you’re alone with the person you like and then tell them how you feel.

4) Be Direct

This is not the time to be using euphemisms or to be pussy-footing around. Be open and honest about your feelings.

Let’s be serious: if you can’t get some at a wedding, you’re doing it wrong.

There’s something about weddings that just urges people to make out. Jealousy of the lucky soon-to-be-ravenously-screwing honeymooning couple? Biological clocks ticking? Open bar? Whatever it is, it’s a powerful force of nature akin to gravity that single persons seemingly can’t combat. We can call it the Marriage Magnetism.

That being said, there are a few pitfalls to watch out for when you’re trying to make out at a wedding as well as some practical things to think about.

First, and most important: beware incest. If either of the bridal couple is related to you, there’s a definite risk of awkward long-lost-family hookup. Make sure you know exactly how your makeout partner ended up with an invitation. If your family is particularly dysfunctional, you might want to avoid anyone from the same side of the wedding altogether, for fear of never having met your first cousin. And the possibilities there are just gross.

Once you’ve established that the object of your desire is not, in fact, related to you, there are some other things to think about at family weddings. For example, are your parents there? And would they particularly care if they found someone else in your hotel room in the morning?

So, hooking up at a family wedding can be a little trickier, but it can be done. Really, we can’t stress enough how easy it is to hook up at a wedding. Besides the Marriage Magnetism we already discussed, the circumstances are just so good. There’s probably an open bar. Part of the deal is looking like an idiot on the dance floor, so even if you can’t dance, your sense of humor will save the day (and if you need help geetting it started, check this out). Plus, either you or your potential hookup is probably staying upstairs or in a hotel nearby.

Considering all these factors contributing to the increased likelihood of making out during or after a wedding, you mainly just want to be prepared. Scope out the potential hookups during the ceremony and find out who they are. It’s not just family weddings that you need to be cautious about: that hottie at your frat brother’s wedding that seems single could be the wife of the bride’s brother who’s doing a tour in Afghanistan. You tap that, you’re probably not getting invited over to the happy newlyweds’ home for football on Sunday.

Lastly, be aware that there’s a lot of drinking going on at most weddings. Like, a LOT of drinking. You don’t want to be an accidental date rapist, and you don’t want to end up preggers because you forgot to wrap it up (see educational video below). Just because the Marriage Magnetism has you in its grip doesn’t mean that this isn’t like any other drunken hookup, and accordingly you should take the same precautions.

Vacations are always good… but they aren’t always full of making out. Sure, if you go to Cancun for Spring Break, you’re pretty much guaranteed some action. If you go on vacation with your special someone, there had better be some action! But if you take your precious vacation days to spend time with your family or a group of friends, or if you’re just on a business trip, it can seem like you’re sacrificing some good make-outs. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Travel offers some unique opportunities to make out with all sorts of people – you just have to look for your chance. Where should you be looking? Let’s go over some typical vacation scenarios that could end in making out.

1. The Hotel Bar

This one is obvious, and particularly good for business trips. If you’re stuck in a tiny town with no night life, or got in late and don’t want to leave your hotel again, head down to the lobby bar. The people you’re going to encounter here generally consist of frumpy middle-aged tourist couples, businesspeople, and that special class of drifters who have all sorts of random reasons to be drinking alone at a hotel bar. These people aren’t alone by choice (unlike the loners you see at local bars), but because they don’t know anyone in town. That is opportunity in a nutshell. Plus, you’ve already got a key for a room upstairs…

2. Poolside

Busy pools are breeding grounds for sparking make-out chemistry, especially the kind of pool that offers tequila sunrises with little umbrellas. Everyone’s already scantily clad, so nudity is on the mind. Everyone is in a laid back mood, lounging and relaxing, so a potential mate should be in an approachable mood. Plus, flirting is almost a given – strike up a conversation and play in the pool! Just don’t splash the ladies too much, they might not want to mess up their hair. If you’re with your friends, try working as a team – challenge a group of the opposite sex to a casual game of water polo.

3. Asking Directions

This one can be a long shot, but if you’re charming enough or just plain lucky, it can work out. See a local hottie? Ask for advice. Play up your need of guidance. Slip in that you don’t know what there is to do around here, o you heard the margaritas were great but don’t know where the best spot to get them is. At the worst, you might find a local gem you would have otherwise missed.

4. On the Trail

Hiking is great for making out (if you don’t mind your partner being a little unshaven). Frankly, there’s just not much to do at night except get drunk and make out. Your job is to supply plenty of alcohol – a really persuasive reason for another group of hikers to settle down at your campfire. One way meet potentials is to ensure that you’re making camp for the night at a populated campground, but then you’re making camp at a populated campground, and that’s no fun. A much better plan is to, when you encounter a potential make-out partner, fall into conversation at a scenic overlook. The scenery is ready-made conversation, and it’s easy to swing that around to “maybe I’ll see you tonight, where are you planning to make camp?”

We are all about telling your significant other that you love them, aka the “l-bomb,” but only if you mean it. Too often we have seen relationships fail and hearts broken when couples are overly eager to say “I love you,” when they’re not ready or don’t really mean it.

When you’re actually in love with someone you’ll know the feeling (if not, let us know and we’ll give you a hug) and that’s when you should tell your partner. If you’re not sure, you’re not in love.

1) Don’t confuse lust for love.

Lust is a perfectly acceptable feeling to have. In fact, we’re huge fans of lust, but lust is not love. Lust is fleeting and based on physical attraction. Love is a deep emotional feeling of compassion and tenderness for another independent of anything physical. Learn the difference.

2) Don’t say it post-coitius.

If you drop the l-bomb immediately post-relations you’re not going to be sure if you really mean it. When you bone you release a lot of endorphins and hormones that make you feel really connected to your partner which makes it precisely the wrong time to say “I love you.” You are in no place to think or evaluate how you’re really feeling at that point so don’t say it for the first time then.*

3) Don’t say it just because your partner said it.

Just because your partner tells you that they love you doesn’t mean you have to say it back. If you’re feeling it, then by all means say it, but don’t feel pressured to. Yes it sucks when you tell someone that you love them and they’re not feeling it, but you know what sucks more? Being in a relationship where you can’t be emotionally honest.

*Yeah, yeah, sex can be a physical expression of love, but let’s be honest when lust is involved that is not always the case.

Last week we taught you about booty call etiquette, but what about getting a booty call in the first place? While we think this is relatively straightforward we realize that not everybody out there knows how to get a no-strings-attached relationship up and running.

1) Find a friend of a friend

Booty calls are best when they are someone within your own larger social circle. Hooking up with someone in your immediate social circle is a recipe for disaster, but hooking up with someone on the fringes is ideal. Since the person is in your social circle this means someone you know knows them and you can easily obtain any information on STDs, craziness or any other background you may need to know. You’ll also have the chance to run into them occasionally when you’re out, facillitating the hook-up.

2) Mention you’re not interested in a relationship

Whenever you’re around your potential booty call mention you are not interested in a relationship. This cannot be stressed enough. You don’t want your potential booty call thinking that your NSA relationship is going to develop into a strings-attached relationship. Make sure to casually mention it whenever you’re hanging out so that they remember. Say something like “yeah, after my last relationship I realized I need to not date for awhile,” or “I’m really trying to focus on myself right now.” Yes, those are lame sentences, but they also work.

3) Never see them in daylight alone

You want a booty call, not a relationship, right? Don’t see someone during the day alone or else you’re going to give them the wrong idea. If you happen to run into them at your friend’s bbq or at the art museum, that’s fine as long as it’s not planned. You want to see them at 3 am Saturday morning, not 3 pm Saturday afternoon.

4) Flirt, flirt, flirt

This should be obvious, but if you want to hook-up with someone, make sure you flirt with them. Not only will you be able to gauge their interest in a hook-up, but you’re also signaling your intent.

5) Make your move

The ideal point of contact for the initial hook-up is after a night of partying together. Whenever you’re at the bar/club/wherever you hang out on a Saturday night together up your flirting game and focus on them for a majority of the night. If the flirting is reciprocated you can up your game with some mild making out. Then ask them if they want to leave…preferably back to your place or there’s.

6) Post first contact

In the morning after you’ve gone home together don’t pull a vanishing act in the morning, you don’t want to make it awkward next time you see the person. Mention you had a good time last night and that you’ll see them around and then leave, you don’t want to linger. This lays the foundation for future booty calls.

7) Call them one night

This is the real test of a booty call – the actual booty call. Call or text (we recommend text) and see what the potential booty call is up to and inquire if said person would like to meet up around 2 am that night. If that person is game you now have a booty call.

The dude in this video is clearly doing it wrong. YES BOOTY CALLS!

It happens: everyone gets a little lonely sometimes. We crave physical intimacy; it’s part of being human. When you’re single, however, finding the requisite intimacy can be a little tricky. That’s where the booty call comes in. The Edukatorz are all for making out, but we’re also all for safety, so please, don’t go hooking up with strangers from bars all the time (and remember to follow the Maury Povich rule!). It’s a better idea to cultivate a couple of no-strings-attached relationships that revolve more or less around satisfying one another’s urges for physical intimacy. In other words, booty calls.

Booty calls are a good outlet for any sexual frustration for a number of reasons. Presumably, you know the person (we find that these sorts of relationships often develop amongst members of larger social circles). You can therefore be confident of safety (in terms of disease) and that the other person sees the relationship the same way you do. That’s all well and good, but sometimes these arrangements can go very wrong and even turn (horror of horrors!) awkward.

To avoid awkwardness, the enemy of awesome, you have to follow a few simple rules. First off, make sure you are, in fact, on the same emotional page as your partner. If this is no-strings-attached, be honest with yourself and with your booty call about it. You don’t want to get upset if you see your partner hitting on someone else at the club, and you definitely don’t want your partner butting in when your longstanding crush is finally showing signs of warming up to you.

Another thing to clear up from the get-go is safe-sex expectations. Monogamy usually isn’t a requirement here (that often leads to aforementioned emotional awkwardness), but you might want to set a few ground rules like “use a condom with other people” and “don’t fuck prostitutes.”

You also want to tread carefully when deciding when to meet up with your booty call. If that person doesn’t feel like seeing you that night, brush it off. You’re both single partly because you don’t want that kind of responsibility toward the other, right? Don’t get offended, and definitely don’t call more than once. That’s a red flag for desperation, neediness, or demanding-ness, all of which are directly opposed to the entire principle of the booty call.

So, get out there and hit on that hot friend who just got dumped! It’ll make you both feel better, just follow the rules.