Thaw: Blind date experience leads to reflection about past year in relationships
Post-Thanksgiving and pre-finals made for a crazy Monday, and it wasn’t until I heard from my editor — “He’ll meet you tonight at 7:45 in… Read more »
Writer archives: Jillian Thaw
Thaw: Preventable sexually transmitted infections spread often among students
Sexually transmitted infections are more common and widespread than you might think. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 percent of… Read more »
Thaw: Athletic wear brands should cater to all body types, promote healthy living
Popular athletic clothing brand Lululemon Athletica has built an incredible following in the past five years. “Rarer” and “classic” items can sell out from the… Read more »
Thaw: These foods boost personal health, sex performance
Chocolate-covered strawberries and vanilla-scented candles may seem like ideal items to have in the bedroom, but they actually do very little to boost your sex… Read more »
Thaw: Seasonal beverages contain more calories, sugar than expected
Nothing warms the heart during times of seasonal change quite like your favorite warm beverage, nestled between gloved fingertips. But unless you like your coffee… Read more »
Thaw: Columnist suggests discreet exercises to perform during class, work, long waits
The urge to shake it out always comes while you’re sitting in class, drumming at a keyboard in a lab or waiting impatiently in line… Read more »
Some body to love: Four simple exercises anyone can do in their free time, in any location
I exercise in some form of intensity every day of the week, mainly because it feels good and I like to be able to move… Read more »
Thaw: Columnist teaches protocol for answering late-night booty calls
The challenge of deciphering text in little thought bubbles on a touch screen is an art form in and of itself, but there’s one text… Read more »
Thaw: Columnist reflects on experience with overeating, encourages healthy lifestyle
My biggest problem is emotional eating. If I get upset, I’m often too nauseated to eat anything. Then, when I’m so hungry I can’t see… Read more »
Thaw: Women should pack overnight necessities when going out, just in case
Sometimes, when you go out for a night on the town, you don’t end up sleeping in your own bed. So on the morning after,… Read more »
Thaw: Create comfortable environment in bedroom, show confidence
Most men and women agree that confidence is an attractive trait. But many also admit to bouts of self-doubt and uncertainty. This disconnect speaks volumes… Read more »
Thaw: Create perfect foreplay playlist to enhance intimate experience
A lot goes into the art of making the perfect playlist. You have to keep up with music trends, of course. Mix the old with… Read more »
Thaw: Stay healthy, alter drinking habits before graduating
It’s only three weeks into the semester and many of us are already experiencing drinking fatigue. I define that as such: It’s a Friday night… Read more »
Thaw: SU gym etiquette 101
Listen up gym newbies. After today, the grace period is over. Schedules are settling in and people are making friends, getting involved and establishing a… Read more »
Thaw: Use new semester as initiative to become fit, stay positive
Dates are a magical thing. They make things official. They serve as a launching pad, a starting line. I’ve always tried to use that to… Read more »
