Shurika, 20

What the best reason to date a pastry chef?
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so cupcakes always help.

My girlfriend and I are staying with her conservative parents for two weeks over the holidays. She insists we remain celibate the whole time. She says it's a matter of respect, but it seems stupid on one hand, and no fun on the other. Is it okay to protest?
Send her parents out for dessert. That will give you a couple of hours.

I've only been dating this girl three months, but it's the most incredible relationship I've ever been in. I want to tell her I love her, but am scared that might scare her off. Should I wait to say anything? Or just be honest and risk freaking her out?
I would be honest. If she doesn't feel the same way back, you should know. If it's meant to be, then it's meant to be. I think if you're crazy in love with her, she probably feels that and is crazy in love with you, too.

My partner just moved to the opposite coast for an indefinite amount of time. I can't imagine this will work in the long term, but it's still good for the moment. Should I end things preemptively, or just ride it out?
Just ride it out. I actually did that with my boyfriend, and now we live together. We were in a long-distance relationship for six months and then he moved out here to live with me.

Do you have to change the sheets before and after a one-night stand?
I don't know about before. Definitely after.

My girlfriend and I have been monogamous for nine months. She's on the pill and we're curious about not using condoms — but also kind of nervous. Everyone says it's so much better; do you think it's worth the risk?
Yes. That probably sounds bad, but yeah.

Some cooks are all about improvisation. Others spend hours with recipes and mise en place. Who makes the better lover?
I would say the improviser — someone who mixes it up and tries new things.