The D-spot

Author: Dina Magaril

Heat waves. Glistening, tan bodies. Short dresses, clean shaven legs and skin skin skin. We're all thinking about it. Now that spring has officially arrived our options for enjoying sex in new places has increased tenfold. So, with a little help from some outdoor-enthusiast friends, I've compiled a list of all the best places on campus to get it on out-of-doors. Of course, if you have a car the sky's the limit, but with gas prices skyrocketing each day, keeping it local might not be such a bad idea. Just remember, dealing with the outdoors presents a whole new set of issues to be aware of, such as bugs making their way into unexpected places, grass stains and unflattering sunburns. So don't forget to bring protection - condoms, sunblock and most important, a blanket or towel, and get in tune with you inner hippie.

The Natural Ampitheater: This is a Middlebury classic, and while the ampitheater, located past the cemetery, is a great starting point it may be hard to resist picturing how many of your classmates have gotten lucky in this very same spot. Still, day or night, Midd students swear by this place. Just make sure you're the only couple there, unless Exhibitionism is your thing.

Organic Garden: Organic sex. It's healthier for you. Just be careful not to ruin the freshly planted seeds.

The Golf Course: Feel free to experiment here. This green terrain was obviously built with a bit of nooky on the brain. Eighteen holes means 18 opportunities for a change of scenery and positions, so get creative. According to the Middlebury Web site, which outlines the pros and cons of each hole's terrain (feel free to use this site as a reference - http://www.middlebury.edu/campuslife/facilities/golfcourse/layout/), hole 14 seems like a good bet as it is "set up in the woods a bit and you can't always feel the wind." A warm, secluded spot tucked away in the woods. Sounds perfect. But beware of hole 15 where "an unseen drainage ditch runs along the left side of the faiway." Download a scorecard to really get a lay of the land, or ask a member of the golf team to show you around. Just try to resist the urge to yell hole in one!

The Cemetery: Yeah, it's kind of creepy. But look at it this way. It's usually pretty empty, and you can't deny that there's something sexy about the dark side. Try not to conjure up images of necrophilia and make sure you're not directly on top of a gravestone - try to show some respect. For those more adventorous lovers, bring some candles and chant your way into channeling the spirits. You may find out that having an other worldly audience turns you on.

The Palmer Tree House: Tap into your inner child and get naughty with this great option on the far side of campus. Just be wary of splinters.

Ross Roof: You may have to climb through a window to reach this ideal locale, but perks include watching the sunset, relative seclusion and perhaps grabbing a quick bite to eat, further proving the fact that you don't need to leave Ross, ever, not even for new and exciting sex opportunities.

Those of you with more suggestions, feel free to post them online. And remember to keep in mind that hooking up outdoors means greater exposure, and a greater chance of getting caught, which for some of us is probably as good an incentive as any. So get back to man's most natural state with nudity and the outdoors. And with April bringing prospective students to campus in droves, we might as well embrace Middlebury's reputation for enjoying the great outdoors. Just try not to get in the way of any tours.