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Amanda Cohen

Amanda is a Freelance Writer at Thrillist Media Group. She is also the Marketing Manager for Homescout Realty, a real estate company in downtown Chicago. She was born and raised in St. Louis, attended Indiana University, and now resides in downtown Chicago. Outside of work, she loves to write, eat clean, exercise, and get her zen on through meditation and mindfulness.

Latest Posts From Amanda

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Sex + Dating
Jul 26, 2016

What Married Women Miss Most About Being Single

When us ladies say "I do," we mean it, of course.

period sex
Sex + Dating
Jul 8, 2016

Women Give Advice for Executing Proper Period Sex

So the mood is set, you're both horny, and all you want to do is hook up.

small penis
Sex + Dating
Jul 7, 2016

Why It's Better Dating Guys With Small Penises

We all know the phrase, "Don't judge a book by its cover."

Illegal Chicago Date Ideas That We Would Never, Ever Condone
Lifestyle
Nov 24, 2015

Illegal Chicago Date Ideas That We Would Never, Ever Condone

We would never, under any circumstances, support you and your boyfriend/girlfriend running afoul of Johnny Law like you’re Bonnie and Clyde.

Chicago Bartenders on the Worst Pickup Attempts They’ve Ever Gotten
Drink
Oct 9, 2015

Chicago Bartenders on the Worst Pickup Attempts They’ve Ever Gotten

No matter how much liquid courage you’ve downed, it’s never a great idea to hit on your bartender.

Inside Chicago’s Underground Sex Dungeons
Lifestyle
Sep 9, 2015

Inside Chicago’s Underground Sex Dungeons

In the past, we here at Thrillist have told you about some cool hidden stuff around Chicago -- speakeasies, supper clubs, that secret Potbelly menu that made sandwich lovers love us and sandwich makers not love us.

The Hookup Strategies of 100 Chicago Men on Tinder
Lifestyle
Aug 12, 2015

The Hookup Strategies of 100 Chicago Men on Tinder

There’s a near-limitless number of ways a guy could pick up a girl in Chicago -- go to a spin class, a farmers' market, or... a pumpkin patch (?).

I Asked 100 Chicago Dudes on Tinder Dates. Here's What I Learned.
Lifestyle
Apr 22, 2015

I Asked 100 Chicago Dudes on Tinder Dates. Here's What I Learned.

Chicago dudes on Tinder can be grouped into three categories -- the good, the bad, and the horny.