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Excuses for that Hickey

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Pitt chapter.

Hookups are a part of the college experience for many people, for some an integral part of college life. There’s not always shame in a one-night stand, it’s sometimes just a way of enjoying a little irresponsibility after a long week of (hopefully) being productive. But sometimes we take home little souvenirs that last more than one night…souvenirs in the form of spotty bright red, sometimes black and blue marks…hickeys. But don’t worry, I have kindly provided your go-to guide for what to say when someone asks you, “Do you have a hickey?!”

 

1.

Sometimes you can’t win.

2.

It could be a birth mark…right?

3.

You don’t have to let them in on anything, no matter how blatantly obvious it may be.

4.

*Sigh* If only Kenickie was a real person…

5.

Turn the situation back on them.

6.

Don’t hide it, flaunt it!

7.

Word vomit.

I would say strut your walk of shame. Own the fun you had (or hopefully had). And realize that you might have to own it a little longer. If you are comfortable having a one-night stand, and can avoid catching the feels, then no one has the right to judge you and you shouldn’t allow yourself to think that people could potentially be judging you. Just make sure you are comfortable with your own decisions and that’s all that matters. When it comes down to it, hickeys will fade and until they do, they’re tell-tale signs that you had a good night. Don’t worry girl, they work on you.

 

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Casey Schmauder is a Campus Correspondent and the President of Her Campus at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a senior at Pitt studying English Nonfiction Writing with a concentration in Public and Professional Writing. 
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