We're two sexually curious MIT students, who, fascinated by the myriad types of condoms out there, decided to defy the stereotype of socially awkward MIT students by having sex and analyzing the pros and cons of each brand. Going by the names Tom and Veronica, we brave the squalor of dormitory bathrooms to raid condom samplers, and bring you our not-so-expert-but-completely-enthusiastic opinions. We're making love in the name of science.
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Basically, Tom chickened out. The end.

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First off, sorry for our absence - we’ve been completely overwhelmed with school… we do go to MIT, after all. Second, we couldn’t just come back without some sort of grand “re-opening!” Although we haven’t had time to blog, that doesn’t mean we haven’t still been having sex and experimenting as much as usual. Experimenting a lot, in fact…. *cough*anal*cough*.

So without further ado, here is our How-To Guide to Anal Sex!

There are three key aspects:

  1. Lube, lube, and… lube.

  2. Speed (slower the better)

  3. Communication
    When you are first starting out, after both you and your partner have decided to give anal a try, start by sticking a single finger (covered in lube) into your partner’s anus. As long as you use lots of lube and push slowly, your partner should not feel any pain - in fact, the feeling can range from that of “pooping” to “pleasure.”
    Next, once you are both comfortable, stick a second finger in. Again, lots of lube, and go slowly.

Science time: The anus is a sphincter, which is muscle tissue that can contract to effectively squeeze poop out. Think of it as a valve. So the real pleasure of anal sex will come from moving the penis along the sphincter (think of it as a ring moving up and down on the penis). Both Veronica and I feel intense pleasure from this motion, so we promise it works!

Once you’re ready for anal, put on a condom (always wear a condom during anal sex to prevent infections) and apply lots of lube. More lube than you think you need. Lie on top of your partner, and slowly push your penis into her anus. Remember to always go extremely slowly and communicate.

Most importantly, HAVE FUN! Anal sex should never hurt - if it does, you’re going too fast or not using enough lube. And finally, remember to never double dip - put on a new condom when switching to vaginal sex.

  • Question: Are you sure Tom likes it shaved? He might just not want to question you. - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    1) Veronica and I talk openly about everything, and I love it when she shaves down there

    2) I love it even more when I’m the one who helped her shave down there.

  • Question: Hi Veronica,
    I just read your tips about being on top and I wondered if you could add anything about balancing. When I tried to "ride" my boyfriend on his bed he said I was putting too much weight on him (I'm not overweight I weight 120 and I'm 5'6''). Any tips for balancing on top? We switched to a chair but it didn't feel as good, I didn't have enough room to "rock" back and forth...
    Thanks. - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    A few pointers:

    • When I’m riding Tom, it seems like my thighs are resting on his hip bones, and he has no problem with the weight, and I weigh ~10 lbs more than you. So make note of where you’re resting your weight. I’m usually on my knees, so that takes some of the weight, and I rock back and forth from there.
    • Also, Tom and I do it on the floor (with some floor cushions) sometimes, and I tend to like it better. There’s no bounce, which is what throws me off balance. There’s more resistance, which gives you more control.
    • If you’re boyfriend is kind of a big guy, it might just be an extra challenge you have to deal with. On the bright side, it’s a great core workout! You’ll get killer abs :)

    Good luck!

  • Question: Veronica, do you shave "down there"? - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    I don’t shave down there, although I do keep it trimmed and nice, and I keep my bikini line in check. Honestly, I’m a little scared of cutting myself on accident, and Tom likes it the way it is, so I don’t think that’s going to change. I could see myself getting a bikini wax one day, though, just as a sexy surprise.

  • Question: Do you pull out, or bust in the condom? People argue about whether pulling out with a condom is risky or just redundant, but I've never been totally sure and I want to know what you think. - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    The whole point of a condom is so you don’t have to pull out. So yes, Tom comes in the condom. Condom ineffectiveness is ~2% for perfect use, and between 10-18% for typical use. This means that in a year of using condoms, if used consistently and perfectly every time a couple had intercourse, 2 out of 100 women would get pregnant within that year. Typical use factors in instances when condoms aren’t used properly. I’d say it’s fairly safe to ejaculate in the condom, though for the best protection from pregnancy, use two forms of birth control.

  • Question: on an average day, how much time do you two spend having sex? - jessny-deactivated20110807
  • Answer:

    Probably an average of two hours.  Definitely at minimum 15 minutes a day, but sometimes we can have 5 ‘sessions’ at 45 minutes a piece.

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We had a request to clarify the risks of pregnancy associated with period sex, and I feel that that would be appropriate. You can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex during your period. Sperm can live in the vagina for up to 5 days, and you can’t ever be completely sure of when you’re ovulating, so it is possible to get pregnant while on your period. Though a woman typically releases an egg 14 days into her cycle, it varies with each woman, and having unprotected sex during your period can result in pregnancy. So consider that risk before you make your choice.

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I’ve gotten a few requests for a how-to post on going down on your woman.

While most guys are always down to enjoy some oral sex, girls are different.  The mood has to be right, and you have to time it correctly in regards to sex.  

Here’s a few opportunities to perform oral sex on your girl:

  • When you want to fool around, but not necessarily make love.  You can get her off, she’ll feel amazing, but you don’t necessarily have to make love.
  • Right before making love, as a way to heighten her senses and get her ready for sex.  Just don’t get her off!
  • Right after sex, if she still feels like it or didn’t get off during sex.

The key to oral sex is communication - make sure your partner wants it… and then give her what she wants!

When you first go down on your girl, start somewhat slow.  Feel her clit with your fingers so you know exactly where it is, and gently lick her.  Start with an up and down motion.  As she starts to moan in pleasure, try bringing in a bit of sucking, but remember to never use your teeth.  Just like you don’t want your girl biting your penis, she doesn’t want you biting her clit off.

For a bit of extra flare, stick a finger inside her while you’re sucking her clit and caressing it with the tip of your tongue.

It’s also important to note that the clit gets extremely sensitive right after your girl gets off, so be super gentle with your tongue.

Have fun!

PS: Veronica and I don’t use dental dams (a thin sheet of latex to help prevent from STDs), but you can definitely use them during oral sex if you are worried your partner isn’t STD-free.

  • Question: I've been sexually active with my boyfriend for months, but there's something that seems to not work with me. Although it feels great, I can't help but wonder why I haven't had an orgasm. He climaxes everytime we do it, but yet I never get a chance to really "finish." There have been times where I think i've been close, but I just stay there. I feel like i'm waiting to burst, but I can't. I mean, it's not like I even know what it feels like. I know statistics show there's a higher percentage that it's harder for women to orgasm, but I never thought I'd be in that ratio. I know this secretly bugs him and we sort of tried addressing it before, but we never really get to the point. I enjoy the lovemaking and everytime I see him I want to just rip his clothes off, but I'm just worried that there might be something we haven't been doing right. What do I do? What does it feel like for you, Veronica? - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    I know that women have a harder time orgasming than men do. Cosmo (I know, I know, not the best source) reported that 74% of men say they orgasm every time they have sex, compared to only 30% of women.

    Sometimes it’s definitely hard for me to get off. If I’m stressed, tired, not quite into it, if I feel pressured to get off, (eg, if Tom’s really trying), it can throw me, and then I never reach climax. Sometimes, everything is perfect, and I still don’t. Other times, I don’t expect to, and I get a long, intense, mind blowing orgasm. There are many factors involved.

    Thankfully, however, there are things you can do to help yourself.

    • Relax. Breathe. Don’t put so much emphasis on it, because it puts pressure on you and makes you less likely to climax.
    • Practice “sexercises”. I’m not kidding. If you strengthen your pelvic floor (Kegel muscles), flexing them during sex will bring you closer to orgasm. I’ve definitely pushed myself over the edge a few times.
    • Don’t expect him to do all the work. It’s also your mindset.
    • Practice on yourself. Masturbation is always healthy. Know what feels good, show your partner, explore.

    As for what an orgasm feels like for me… It’s mind blanking, toe-curling, moan-inducing, pleasure-radiating-through-me amazingness. It’s good. But it’s not my favorite part of sex. I love feeling connected with Tom, and that’s better than an orgasm sometimes.

    Keep working on it! Talk to your partner, explain to him that it’s not (completely) his fault you’re not climaxing, and tell him to put less pressure on you. Communicate. Good luck!

  • Question: Would you still feel the same way about Veronica if she was not a virgin? - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    It’s really nice to know that Veronica and I found true love on our first try and saved the love making for each other.  However, I know not everyone is lucky enough to find that special person before sleeping around a bit.  So yes, I would still love Veronica just as much if she wasn’t a virgin before we met.

  • Question: How do you deal with room mates/ neighbors and getting it on? - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    Tom has a roommate, but I’m lucky enough to have my own room, that’s our little love den. My hallmates sometimes hear us, but it’s not really awkward for anyone. And I mean, I moan loud, but not that loud.

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I’ve had a few requests on a how-to or to share a few tips on blow jobs, so here goes. Sorry it’s been such a long time coming (pun always intended), but MIT has cracked down hard on us, and it’s been a little busy around here.

How to go about starting a blow job… Countless possibilities! Be creative! Say your guy comes in the door, and you’re feeling feisty: slowly unbutton his pants and pull them down, while you get on your knees and take him in your mouth. Or, say, you’re playing around, and you tie his hands behind his back and blindfold him, and go down when he’s not expecting anything. Or, you slip under the sheets as you’re fooling around and go down on him. You get my drift. Whatever feels right, fits the mood, and whatever you feel comfortable doing.

So, the actual blow job. I remember the first time I went down on Tom. It was all planned out in my head, it was going to be amazing, it was going to blow his mind, and I was excited. I’ll admit, I was a little bit nervous. Especially when I wiggled down under the sheets and saw this hard penis in my face. I just went for it. I hadn’t exactly practiced, and I wasn’t ready for how much stuff was in my mouth. It was hard to breath, and I had to consciously think about not choking and gagging. Needless to say, things have gotten better. So, some tips for you ladies out there:

  • DO Use Variety!
    Use your hands as well as mouth, lick his shaft, swirl your tongue around the head, rub the underside with your tongue, close your lips around him and move up and down, suck gently, caress his balls, gently graze him with your teeth. Try new things! You’ll know if he likes it or not.
  • DO NOT bite.
    You’d think this was an obvious one, but I feel like I should stress it anyway.
  • DO Be Safe
    If you or your partner has an STD, use a condom. They make flavored ones especially for this purpose, though I’ve expressed my opinions on them here.
  • DO NOT Look or Act Bored
    Half the turn on for a guy is that you’re into the blow job. If you look bored or tired of doing it, he’s not going to enjoy it. Imagine how you would feel if every time your guy went down on you, he looked like he’d rather clean toilets… Not fun. 
  • DO Talk about it
    The best way to know what you’re doing wrong or right is to talk to your man and learn what he likes and what he doesn’t. Be open to suggestions.

Those are the basics. You can always get a little wild with it, as with anything. Use your imagination.


On the spit vs. swallow issue… I personally swallow. It’s easier, I don’t have to look for a place to spit, and I know Tom thinks it’s hot, especially when I keep sucking gently after he’s done. The first time, it was instinctive to swallow because it shot out deep in my throat, and I hardly tasted it. So that’s what I do. I can see the other side, too. It’s kind of gross… weird consistency, bitter/salty taste… yeah. You can spit discreetly into a tissue, and bite into a lemon or use mouthwash to get the taste out of your mouth. Or, you don’t even have to let him come in your mouth, just finish him up with your hand. Or use blow jobs as part of foreplay, and then there’s no possibility for sperm in your mouth. It doesn’t increase a guy’s pleasure if you swallow, so don’t feel pressured to if you don’t want to.

Thank you guys for being patient with us when school gets us down! Much appreciated.

  • Question: Were you each others firsts? - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    Yes.  Veronica and I absolutely love each other, and we decided we wanted to be each other’s firsts :)

  • Question: Just wanted to know whether Tom was uncircumsised and used his 4 skin to excite Veronica - Anonymous
  • Answer:

    I am actually circumcised, so I unfortunately cannot provide any tips on using the foreskin to excite Veronica.