Ron, 38
Sells his original artwork on Broadway and Prince St., NYC

What's the best reason to date a street vendor?
We're very outgoing people, and adventurous — we're artists! Me, I'm trying to make money to go to Japan, to travel.

What has being a street vendor taught you about dating?
Oh man. I meet a lot of beautiful women out here in the street. They think I'm a player — when I see a pretty face, I gotta say hello. They think I'm a player, but that's the thing, I'm a shy guy. New York women have a force field around them, that's what I believe. People from San Francisco are very open people. The women from San Francisco are very open-minded. But New York women have a force field around them. But they have to — they're tough.

What's the best way to pick up a street vendor?
Ask them to a movie, ask them on a date. Or when there's harsh weather, you know, give them a tea or coffee. It melts our hearts, it really does.

What's one good rule of thumb when it comes to foreplay?
Caressing the lady, yeah, and try to hit the right spots. Take your time, too. The longer the the better. [You can focus on the] neck, suck on the ear, the earlobe. And a lot of women like massages!

My boyfriend is pressuring me to move in with him, but I just don't think it's right at the moment. How can I tell him this without it being an insult?
Just tell him. Tell him, "Let's take our time." Just be upfront. She could use her job. Say, "I don't have the money right now." She should just use her head. Be smart.

I've been dating a guy for a few weeks, but he has two kids I haven't met yet. How do I make sure I get on their good side when I do?
Just be real. Treat them nice, as if they're yours. Take them to movies. Give them respect. Don't avoid them, or treat them meanly. Treat them like they're yours.

My girlfriend wants to try bringing another woman into the bedroom. I'm okay with the idea, but I don't know the best way to find this other woman. Where should I look?
Wow. See I've never been in that situation before. I think that's every man's dream, but I've never been in that situation! Where should she look? Definitely not a website. I would say make sure that the extra person you bring into the bedroom is a friend, a close friend of yours or hers. Because you don't know what's out there, disease-wise. And of course use condoms. But still: make sure that person is a friend, that you know them.