Caitlin Thornton
Caitlin Thornton is a writer living in Brooklyn. When she's not attached to her laptop or drinking coffee like an alcoholic, you can find the Chicago-native out urban exploring, buried in books authored by drugged-up writers she probably shouldn't admire, and avoiding eye contact with people on the subway. Thornton also writes for the hip DIY magazine, ReadyMade.
Articles by Caitlin Thornton
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10 commandments of the strip club
Whether you’re into them (“Naked chicks who are actually into me!”) or not (“They smell like chemicals and shame…”), strip clubs are an integral part of American culture, and the first attendance is even considered a rite of passage for most men.
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13 male careers and what they say to women about you
So what is she thinking? We went on a mission to help you figure it out. Because, of course, reactions vary from person to person, we compiled a sample of women’s initial opinions about a guy, based on some popular fields of work.
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7 of the most common Valentine’s Day faux pas
Whether you like it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you currently tout a status other than single — or are with a partner who doesn’t flinch excitedly at the date February 14th — be sure to steer clear of these blunders on this kind of-holiday.
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7 red flags you’re dating a psycho girlfriend
There are bunny burners and Marilyn Manson fans. But there are also nice-looking women who have a little (or a lot) of crazy in ‘em. Watch out for these traits of a potentially insane-in-the-membrane girlfriend.
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6 of the best unexpected spots to meet women
Meeting women at bars, concerts, parties, and bookstores is far from unheard of. But of course there are some places and situations where trying to pick up a woman might not be the best idea. We’re here to assure you it can be done.
Lifestyle
8 decisions that should only be made while sober
‘Tis the season to get wasted. It’s the time of parties and consequently, a ton of booze coming in a range of delicious traditional and festive forms. Guzzle up and avoid making these potentially catastrophic decisions while feeling warm and full of holiday beer, er, cheer.
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7 ways to make the most of the last month of summer
Cue Europe’s 'The Final Countdown.' In a few weeks, summer will come to a screeching halt. If you feel like your summer flew by and you didn’t have the slightest bit of fun, don’t fret. Instead of grieving in despair for summer’s death, make the most of this last month with our to-do list.
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8 things not all women care about (that you think they do)
There are a lot of opinions out there about what women find most important. But some of them are a disservice to womankind. Here are eight things that not all women care about (even though you may think they do).
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7 fetishes and what they may reveal about your childhood
Shockingly enough, steamy-hot sex doesn’t cut it for everyone. For some, fulfilling a fetish adds that necessary spark in the sack. Where fetishes stem from, no one’s exactly sure, but we’re getting all Freudian to determine what the freaky stuff that turns you on says about your past — and how to express some fetishes without maxing out your credit card on a phone sex operator.
Lifestyle
7 awful, but possibly awesome, date ideas
You could go to the movies or dinner. Or, you could risk your relationship with the woman you’re drooling over with one of these dates. Depending on the chick, these experiences have potential to be more than fun.
Lifestyle
7 biggest dealbreakers for a woman dating a guy
Bad grammar. Likes the White Sox. Doesn’t know what Northwestern is. Hasn’t heard of the Dead Kennedys. Every woman has her personal list of deal breakers for dateable dudes.