Letter to the PUA Community From The Desk of Neil Strauss Malibu, California Thursday January 28, 2016 From The Desk of Neil Strauss, Almost ten years ago, after reading The Game, a brilliant programmer living in San Francisco contacted me and asked if I was interested in helping people who’d read the book. I met … Read More
Sexual Consent: What you should have learned in Health Class
What is Appropriate Sexual Consent? Rule 1: Only an enthusiastic yes means yes. Everything else is no. Consent means hearing the word “yes.” Silence isn’t consent. “Maybe” isn’t consent. “I guess so” isn’t consent and if you hear no, you stop whatever you are doing. Rule 2: Talk about it. Don’t make assumptions about what someone is comfortable with in … Read More
Introducing Stylelife Girl: April O’neil
This time, The Sneak spoke to April, a popular model, performer, and unrepentant geek. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived in Los Angeles, California since 2007. Her passion for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dr. Who is well-documented and a driving creative force in her life. Stylelife: What’s the most common way that a guy hits … Read More
Dipping The Pen In The Company Ink: Dating Classmates And Coworkers
What do you do if you want to get romantic with someone you run into on a regular basis, like a co-worker or a classmate? 1. Be patient If you’re going to try and get romantic with someone you see regularly, then take your time. Remember, you’re going to see them regularly. That means you don’t have to do everything … Read More
Introducing Stylelife Girl: Christina
In this installment, our boot camp coach extraordinaire Evolve spoke to Christina about interacting with female bartenders, about dream dates, and stories of oral sex gone terribly wrong.Christina is a Chicago native who met Evolve and The Sneak during their world tour travels. She’s been working in the bar and club industry since she was 18-years-old. Stylelife: So you’re currently … Read More
Dig Up Your Own Dirt
In interviews, journalists frequently ask me why I chose to work with this celebrity or that musician. The fact is that I’ve received scores more offers to ghost-write books than I’ve accepted. Many of these offers have been from artists and celebrities I greatly admired. And my decision to work with someone has usually come down to one question: Are … Read More
So Easy My Mother Could Do It
So, my mother has been asking random strangers whether they floss before they brush. Like dozens of them. And so far, no one has “busted” her on it, even though this opener has been all over television, in books, and on the Internet. It’s funny because she really wants to know the answer. She’s been asking waitresses, neighbors, and even … Read More
Be The Storyteller: Making Words Your Stock and Trade
Dear Stylelifers, I was flipping channels late one night and came across one of the most useful movies you can watch to improve your storytelling skills. And not just that, this classic old movie will help you realize that so many of the qualities you used to hide are actually the traits you should emphasize. Those traits will establish you … Read More
Heroic Mindset: Become a Hero
As coaches we hear the same tale time and time again. Maybe she was a friend of yours in school, but you secretly desired her as more than a friend. Perhaps she is a lady you once took on a date, that went well, but you never pulled the trigger. She is a woman of a thousand faces, but one part of … Read More
Crappy Car, Awful Job, Great Seducer
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to attract romantic partners if you don’t have much money? It certainly is. Let’s examine some of the most common worries one at a time: IF YOU THINK YOUR JOB SUCKS Every job in this world serves an important purpose. In my life, before I taught seduction, I cleaned toilets. It’s not glamorous, but if nobody had that … Read More