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One thing we hear from collegiettes over and over is that you love HC because we talk about things you’re too embarrassed to talk about even with your friends—stuff like grooming down there, hooking up, birth control, masturbation… and more. So that’s why we conducted HC’s Ultimate College Girl Survey, where we surveyed over 2,500 girls from 677 colleges across the country to get you all the info about all the nitty gritty stuff you’re dying to know, but feel too awkward to bring up even with your BFFs.

(And don’t forget about our Ultimate College Guy Survey Results we released last year!)

This summer, we released a new installment of the results each Thursday for 7 weeks, laying it all out there about dating, sex, STDs, pregnancy, bikini waxes, Brazilian bikini waxes… you get the gist. Enjoy!

– Stephanie Kaplan, Editor-in-Chief

Creative Director: Annie Wang
Editor: Cara Sprunk
Design Editor: Kelsey Thorn

 

The Basics

We surveyed 2,589 girls, age 17-23, from 677 colleges across the country representing all 50 states. 95% of respondents were heterosexual. The classes of 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 were almost equally represented. 78% of girls were Caucasian, 10% were African American, 9% were Asian, 7% were Hispanic, and 7% listed another category (respondents could select more than one race). 66% of respondents were single.

Click below to view a slideshow of the results, and don’t forget to check out last year’s Ultimate College Guy Survey 2011 Results!


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Stephanie is co-founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus Media, which she co-founded in 2009 as an undergrad at Harvard.
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stranger things bath and body works candles
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Enter The Upside Down With These Bath & Body Works ‘Stranger Things’ Candles

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Courtney Lemkin

Fans of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things have been patiently awaiting for the fifth and final season of the show for what feels like forever. It really has been a long time, as Season 4 ended in 2022, and there still isn’t a definitive premiere date for Season 5, which is about halfway through filming as of July 18. But in some good news out of Hawkins, fans don’t necessarily have to wait to get a new taste (or, rather, smell) of Stranger Things right now: Bath & Body Works officially announced a collaboration with Stranger Things with a new collection of limited edition candles!

Fans started getting suspicious that something was up in mid-July, when Bath & Body Works started making posts that were very clearly related to Stranger Things, with imagery like coffee being poured on a cop’s desk and ice cream being scooped in front of a familiar-looking background. If the videos didn’t make it clear this had something to do with everyone’s favorite retro, coming-of-age horror-comedy series, the official Stranger Things Instagram account commented on one of the posts, “our friends at BB&W do not tell lies…”

After multiple days of teasing the collab, on July 17, Bath & Body Works finally announced the Bath & Body Works x Stranger Things candles. 

The limited-edition three-wick candles officially hit shelves on July 18, in stores and online. The candles are available while supplies last, so it’s essentially a first come, first serve situation. So, if you like what you see, you’d better act quickly before they sell out!

The candles come in four scents, as teased in Bath & Body Works’ earlier Instagram posts. They are: Eleven’s Waffles, Steve’s Scoops, Hopper’s Coffee, and Argyle’s Pineapple Pizza. You can pick your scent based on your favorite character, what sounds the most enticing to you — or, you can buy them all to get the full Stranger Things experience. 

As of now, Bath & Body Works is only releasing these candles for the collaboration. However, in the beginning of the video announcing the drop, words flash on the screen saying, “Chapter One,” which has some fans speculating that more Stranger Things items could be coming to Bath & Body Works in the near future. One commenter wrote on the company’s Instagram post, “Says Chapter 1, probably multiple drops of different items,” to which the store replied, “Find out soon!”

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Courtney Lemkin is a National Contributing Writer for Her Campus. She writes life and career content on the site including advice on academics and more. She is a recent graduate of St. John's University where she majored in communication arts and minored in English. During her time at St. John's, she was the vice president of the campus' multimedia organization and also has previous experience writing for College Magazine. She later became an editor, social media coordinator / newsletter editor, and eventually worked her way up to holding the position of editor in chief. In her free time, Courtney enjoys anything related to the arts and loves going to see Broadway plays.
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Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Just These 5 Spicy AF Summer Reads?

Alexis French

There isn’t much I’d consider being a better summer afternoon than laying outside on a beach towel with nothing except for my favorite lip balm, a bevvy, and a book that I just cannot put down. With the sun and the heat comes an innate desire to relax and recharge — and the best way to do that? Finding a spicy summer book that will have you on the edge of your seat… in more ways than one!

If you’re an avid TikTok user like me and you’ve found yourself on BookTok, you’ve probably seen the range of spicy books taking over the app. These are the kinds of books that OG-Tumblr and Wattpad girlies such as myself would consider smut, or fiction books that include their fair share of sex. Think of them like your typical fun, fiction book, except it has a little more oomph and a lot more spice.

Whether you plan on spending quality alone time this summer or just need a new hobby, picking up a new book is a great summer activity, especially if it’s the kind of book that has you fantasizing about your crush. If you’ve been on the search for some good spicy book recommendations, look no further! Here are five of my favorite spicy summer reads to add to your TBR, RN.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas ($11)
Bloomsbury Publishing

A Court of Thorns and Roses is about Feyre, a young woman who kills a wolf causing a terrifying creature to demand retribution and take her to a magical land known only from legends. Her captor, Tamlin, is a lethal, immortal faerie who isn’t always a beast. As Feyre adjusts to her new home, her initial hostility towards Tamlin transforms into passionate love. However, an ancient evil threatens the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it to save Tamlin and his world.

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Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert ($12)
Avon

Take A Hint, Dani Brown is a hilarious, romantic, story that follows PhD student Dani Brown, who is focused on her career and not interested in love. That is, until a sexy security guard, Zafir, rescues her during a fire drill and their fake relationship goes viral. With swoon-worthy moments and laugh-out-loud situations, Dani and Zafir navigate their feelings while learning that sometimes, even the most determined hearts can’t resist a hint of romance.

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Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune ($11)
Berkley

The spicy novel Meet Me at the Lake is a romance about Fern and Will, who met for a magical 24 hours in Toronto years ago. They connected deeply and made a pact to meet a year later but Will never showed up. Now, at 32, Fern is back home running her late mother’s run-down lakeside resort, a life far from what she imagined. Out of nowhere, Will reappears, offering to help. Fern struggles to trust him, as he seems so different from the idealistic artist she once knew and is clearly hiding something. Despite this, Fern wonders if she can rescue Will as he did for her a decade ago.

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How Often We Collide by Madeline Flagel ($16)
Kindle Direct Publishing

How Often We Collide follows Vivian Westwood (not the designer, BTW), who feels like she’s always behind in life. After getting fired and having no family, she reevaluates her life following a sudden accident. Dr. Matthew Halloway, who spends his life fixing mistakes, both medical and personal, crosses paths with her repeatedly, sparking a fiery romance. With a new job at a bookstore and feeling complete for the first time thanks to the elderly owners who become like grandparents to her, Vivian’s life seems to improve. However, when Matthew’s past mistakes resurface, Vivian must decide whether to look beyond them or move on without him.

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry ($12)
Berkley

This popular fiction book features the main character Nora Stephens, who lives for books and her role as a successful, no-nonsense literary agent in New York City. The only person she considers herself a hero for is her younger sister, Libby. When Libby suggests a sisters’ trip to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina, hoping to shake up Nora’s routine, Nora reluctantly agrees. However, instead of picturesque moments or romantic encounters, Nora repeatedly crosses paths with Charlie Lastra, an editor from the city. Despite their less-than-ideal history, their frequent meetings challenge the stories they’ve told themselves about who they are, sparking unexpected changes in both their lives.

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Alexis French

Bowling Green '24

Alexis is a Wellness Writer for Her Campus and a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University. Her passions include graphic and digital design, her spirituality, content creation, trying new recipes, writing, and inspiring other women. She enjoys writing about womanhood, life as a 20-something, and relationships. She also has her own blog, her glow, that she started in 2021 and has been building ever since.
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