Golden Penis Syndrome Is Ruining Our Dating Lives

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Golden Penis Syndrome. Yes, you heard that right. The term, coined by students at Sarah Lawrence College in upstate New York, basically is about men who think they're the shit because women don’t have many decent options for dating partners in college. If a man is slightly attractive, or funny, they think (and probably can) get away with whatever. We already know that most men in Syracuse are walking red flags, so why do we still let them walk all over us? 

In recent years, the number of female college students far outweighs male students. In fact, a recent college enrollment survey from the National Student Clearinghouse found 60% of students enrolled are female. We love a studious queen. But this also means less fishes in the collegiate dating pool.

Since the dating options are so limited, men think (and probably can) get away with whatever because they may be slightly more attractive, nicer, or funnier than their competitors. They can use all of the tactics we know and loathe: ghosting, cheating, leading you on… you get the picture. And worst of all, it makes women feel like they have to settle or chase after someone who probably does not want a long-term commitment anyway.

The next time you get a “you up?” text or are crying in the bathroom of Lucy’s, try to remind yourself that it’s not you, it’s masculine arrogance. So this is your sign. Unadd that guy on Snapchat that has been sending you mixed signals! Don’t send a late-night text to your ex-hook- up! Most of all, know that if a man with that much ego has to choose between you and his Golden Penis, he is going to choose himself and his penis every time. And you are worth so much more than that, queen.