Guys just want to have fun — am I right? We’ve told you how to make a great date for the lady: where to take her, what to say, which shirt to wear, and how to impress her. It sounds like dating is a huge pain in the ass for guys. Might as well just stay in, drink stale beer and watch some high-quality Australian porn. Dating doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Here are some ways that you can ensure your date is fun for you too.

1. Have A Back-Up Plan: Lets say things don’t go so well at dinner and you decide to end your date early. Do you want to be left alone at 9 p.m. on a Saturday night? Hell no. After all, you only have so many good bachelor years before you’ll get tied down with the wife, the kids, and the mortgage – live it up! Know what clubs and bars your buddies will be at that night so you can meet up and scope out some new tail. And remember, you don’t have to be a player to make a booty call. Every man should have a little black book for times like these. . .and I would hope my name is in it.

2. Come Prepared: Getting ready for a date means more than locating a pair of clean pants and slapping on some aftershave. Getting ready means strategically placing a condom on your person so that you can quickly access it when she asks for some, but not too easy to find so that she doesn’t think you were expecting to hit that. More guys would get more if they could accomplish this simple feat. Also, in the event that you sleepover, whatever you can do to decrease the stank factor will really work in your favor – mouthwash, deodorant, powder. I realize that you can’t exactly pack these items in a purse like women can, but keeping an overnight stash in your glove compartment is a good idea.

3. Double Book: One women for dinner. Another for drinks. And a third for a night-cap. . .if you know what I mean. If you have the stamina, than feel free to double book multiple dates in the same evening. The package deal really only benefits the women. She gets treated to dinner, drinks and entertainment and you get – if you’re lucky – a goodnight kiss. Multiple dates means you can experiment more for less. Plus, women double book a lot more than you would imagine. It’s your turn to play the field.

4. Amuse Yourself: Chances are that you’ll be paying for the food and drink. Chances are that the girl will be a bore, or worse, a bore and a complete prude. There’s a lot that you don’t control in the dating world. But, that doesn’t mean that you have to sit there and take it. What you can do is ensure that you have a good time despite the company. First, pick a restaurant that you enjoy. Don’t let some women panty-hose you into eating at a Korean Fusion restaurant when you’re a bacon cheeseburger kind of guy. Second, pick an alcoholic establishment where you can get a good lager in a cold glass over some fancy pants lounge that specializes in chocolate raspberry martinis. Finally, make sure there’s always something else to look at. Whether it’s a game on in the background or a hot waitress, there should always be an alternate form of entertainment in case your date is less than captivating.

5. Don’t Stress: Don’t work to hard at impressing the girl. Chances are she’s not worth it. Dating shouldn’t be a job. You have one. Relax and enjoy yourself. Your sexier that way, trust me.