I am an air-travel virgin and I'm flying out of JFK (NYC) to Charlotte this Saturday and I'd like to know what to expect. [more inside]
posted by fuq on Sep 1, 2009 - 54 answers

Help me find consensus from the hive mind. I have been wanting and preparing and planning to get my very own dog, my first dog, for years. However the question that keeps raising its head, is should I, given my personal circumstances? [more inside]
posted by Elfasi on Apr 2, 2009 - 33 answers

Help two virgins make an educated decision about safe sex! (Condoms? Lubes? Spermicide?!) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 3, 2009 - 53 answers

Newlywed here. First-time sex question inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 2, 2008 - 25 answers

What should I know before hiring a graphic designer for the first time? [more inside]
posted by joshuaconner on Feb 28, 2008 - 16 answers

I'd like to take a trip to somewhere outside the US, for about a month, for about $1k, during an undecided time of the year. Where are two or three good places to go and what are some good things to do for a single mid-20's dude who's looking for general first-time traveler stuff and a little culture shock?
posted by philomathoholic on Dec 30, 2007 - 25 answers

Before I get my new kitten, I have some first time cat companion questions. Advice welcome. [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on May 14, 2007 - 48 answers

What's a n00b to do in LA and Sacramento? Spending less than two weeks on the West Coast and I want to make it count. [more inside]
posted by micketymoc on Mar 15, 2007 - 5 answers

After 5 years of her refusing, I have finally convinced my wife to try playing a Pen and Paper RPG. But. She claims she has no imagination. Is this going to be a horrible experience, or is there hope? Have you ever gamed with someone who was willing to learn, but had to overcome the "getting into it" factor? [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on Aug 5, 2006 - 22 answers

I have a wedding to attend in the San Fernando vallery area. What should I see? Touristy and Non-touristy thangs welcome. [more inside]
posted by Botunda on Jun 2, 2006 - 13 answers

What are some tips for first-time golfers? I only care about two things: not causing injury and not wasting everyone's time by fruitlessly hacking the ball around. Not looking like an idiot is important, but merely secondary.
posted by PrinceValium on Jul 6, 2004 - 10 answers