There are moments that cause me to go through my records and listen to certain albums that have the ability to swiftly grab me by the hand and whisper, "Stay with me..." As I fumble through soundtracks, I'm reminded of hesitant kisses, fumbling fingers reaching for bra straps, lingering touches that graze the place between heartbreak and healing. These songs I collected for the ears of anyone who has been in love and not known how to handle it.

1. Know What I Want by Kali Uchis

This dreamy 90s Jamaican dancehall inspired track off of Por Vida is an incredible anthem for knowing what you want, yet clearly not, because you should have left their ass in the friend zone.

2. Go Slow by Haim

The slow jam to put on when you are seeking vocal harmonies that slip secretively in pain and lust.

3. Your Girl by Grace Potter

This song will resonate with anyone who ever wanted someone who belonged to someone else, but also liked their partner...

4. When You're Smiling and Astride Me by Father John Misty

An honest and comedic look at love, which is the truest way to view the chaos of being in love, and the best figurative imagery of sex in a title I've ever seen.

5. Teleport 2 Me by Kid Cudi

The ultimate sad boy music to serenade you to on a rainy day when you want someone to help warm your empty bed.

6. The Fall by Rhye

Rhye's vocals drip sexual tension, and the soft moans float on beautiful lyrics that remind you of the night you locked eyes with a mysterious stranger who you still think of.

7. All That by Carly Rae Jepsen

With a phenomenal album that brings back the carefree sounds of the synth pop 80s, this track is a standout filled with teasing baselines from Dev Hynes that make you want to tell someone to show you if they want you.

8. Losing You by Solange

The effervescent drumbeat, funky guitar riffs, and background sounds of a party create the atmosphere that even when you lose a lover, music (Dev Hynes again!), and feminine energy can transcend the troubles of messy partners.

9. Little Red Corvette by Prince

A song to play when you want to make clear that the idea of monogamy doesn't tempt you and one night stands can be just as beautiful as a Prince song.

10. SpottieOttieDopaliscious by OutKast

The horn section alone makes this a song that is needed on any playlist, but the silky delivery from André 3000 can be used as a love potion no. 9 on any crush.

11. House in Virginia by PWR BTTM

Ben Walter Hopkins, slide into my DMs.