Possibly NSFW: Day before a first date with possible physical connection. Would you share your do's and dont's?

Don’t wear thong underwear you have never worn before. A friend of a friend did that for her wedding, and wound up with a bad cut that bled.

Do shave your legs, if you’re a shaver, that is.

Don’t color your hair. I don’t care if it’s been fine a hundred times before, this time, it will go horribly wrong.

@JLeslie That holds true for a new strapless/underwire bra too. Buy it for a special occasion and never wear it before… those wires can be unpredictable. Nothing more attractive than constantly tugging your underwear into place while trying to impress!

And @augustlan Yep. If you’re a shaver, don’t even try Nair for the first time either. End up with a rash that makes psoriasis sufferers feel pretty good about themselves.

Do brush your teeth and have gum to give out.

Make sure to engage in exercise the day of, not overdone so sore. But enough to be relaxed confident and have an endorphin glow.

Don’t forget to bring your own condom’s. Even if you aren’t planning on having sex it is much safer to be prepared for irrational behavior.

Read the paper, know the current events in case you need filler, also know what activities that you might be interested are going on.

Wear something comfortable to you I don’t like trying wearing new outfits to first dates. Unless it was love at first sight.
Drive your own vehicle at least to the first place you meet or be prepared and willing to cab it. Always have an escape plan even if it is as undiplomatic as telling the guy to shove it and walking out.

Start out with a small simple plan that is capable of expanding should you both want it to.

Wear clean underwear.

Been there done that with the wax. Peeling my undies off for ages! It took so long to get rid of the wax. Definitely don’t do that.

Don’t try out a new hairstyle, skincare regime or anything apt to leave you looking your worst when it doesn’t work out.

Don’t go rollerskating, surfing, skateboarding or anything like that unless you’re an expert. Almost certainly you will fall off and have to meet your date wearing a sling or at best, covered in bruises.

Don’t talk too much or too fast. I do this when I’m nervous. One guy I dated told his friend after he met me ‘I hope she doesn’t talk that much all the time’. He was taken enough to overlook my motor mouth action and I don’t talk that much normally. We ended up dating for ages.

Do read the newspaper and have a good idea about the current affairs of the moment. You don’t want to look like an idiot.

Perhaps suggest a film so you have something to talk about afterwards in case he is shy (we know you aren’t).

Wear something where it won’t matter too much if you do spill a bit of coffee or something down your front.

Let a friend know where you will be if you don’t know this person well.

Have an exit plan in place in case you really need to get away.

Oh have fun @Blueroses! Hope he’s gorgeous and you get on famously.

Go easy on the scents. Too much perfume is a turnoff. But a little touch on the inner thighs will drive a guy wild. And just stay relaxed, that’s the ultimate turn on for us. Good luck.

Be yourself. If he’s worth it, he’ll appreciate you for who you are.

Shave those armpits
Don’t over do the make up
Wear something casual and cool, not overdone.

Don’t get a giant tattoo of their face printed on your chest, then mid date strip down naked and shout LOVE MEEE!

@poisonedantidote‘s response reminded me of an important one. Don’t say, “I want to have your baby,” on the first date. Don’t say, “I love you,” on the first date. Don’t screw on the first date either. But if you do, use protection.

You guys are great!
I cancelled my tattoo appt and bungee jump, set the biological clock to “off”, installed the latest “Don’t blurt nonsense” module directly into my brain, wore my very light signature scent just in my knees and elbows.

Ended up wearing jeans and a v-neck sweater to go to the shooting range and literally had a blast showing off my skill with my 9mm on zombie targets! Followed with a couple of pints at a microbrewery – a lot of smiles and a “Why don’t we do this again on Saturday”.

So you didn’t get laid? Is that what you’re saying? LOL I hope you made good memories or you are at least laying the foundation for good memories, if you get my drift. wink, wink

@bkcunningham Ha ha ha. Didn’t you just say “don’t screw on the first date?”

Were you saying “This is what a responsible person says, now go and do the opposite!”?

@Blueroses Good for you. Hope it goes great. Most decent guys like subtle and we don’t mind taking the time to get to know you and learn about you. True love is like a fine wine, it needs some time. (Crap, I’m full of myself today.)

That is why I added, “If you do, use protection,” @Blueroses. ;~)

Don’t get your wisdom teeth out.