Photo: urbazon/Getty Images If you are single and looking to meet someone — whether it be for a casual fling or a long-term relationship — downloading the apps may just be the most efficient way to do so, for better or worse. According to research from Stanford University, meeting online is officially the most popular…
A 26-year-old from Minnesota has sparked a discussion online after sharing a viral video that details her harrowing experiences with dating, in particular from the apps. Andra Berghoff’s video, posted to Instagram on November 17, has resonated with many viewers who resonate with the systematic issues and dangers that singletons, in particular single women, face…
I stifled laughter as I dangled a pair of nipple clamps from my fingers. Sprawling across a friend’s couch in a vintage silk nightgown, I struck the most seductive pose I could muster. “Are you sure this isn’t too ridiculous?” My friend snapped a few more photos, and we both exploded with giggles. “It’s perfect,”…
Going Through It Advice on work, parenting, relationships and mental health from someone who has failed spectacularly (and also succeeded) at all four. Illustration: Emma Erickson Dear Emily, After ending a tumultuous 25-year marriage, I took the time recommended by my therapist of not even thinking about dating for nearly two years (one month for…
It’s basically Love Is Blind—but on your phone. Although lots of us swipe based on physical appearance, S’More aims to interrupt that tendency by forcing users to learn actual things about their matches before seeing their faces. As you chat, each person’s profile photo unblurs. Right now, the app is only available on iOS devices…
I’m a sex and relationships writer, so it would make sense to assume that I am wildly successful on dating apps. After all, I’ve written plenty of guides on the best prompt responses for Hinge and tips on the best Tinder bios, too. I should be knocking it out of the park, right? Well, not…
Over five years, Daizy Maan thinks she has been on “around 150 to 200 dates”. “I’ve swiped so much on dating apps that I started wondering whether I might get carpal tunnel,” she told the ABC. Explaining the perils of modern dating to her mum, the 30-year-old said dating apps “were just like matchmaking in…
* Define what you want: There are no wrong answers here. But there are a lot of dishonest ones. That is a big part of what makes online dating so exhausting. PREMIUM In Nobody Wants This (2024-), Kristen Bell’s character develops the ick for the otherwise loveable Noah (played by Adam Brody). His fouls: Referring…
There’s something comforting about watching Jennie Young’s TikToks. It may have to do with the calm assurance of her voice: it feels like you’re meeting during private office hours. Except, instead of the essay that’s due next week, you’re talking about the challenges of finding your soulmate on Hinge. A professor of English and gender…
When you sign up for any app, you run the risk of your data being used and compromised. But certain dating apps have worse privacy concerns than others, according to a new report from digital e-sim provider Nomad. The report analyzed how much user personal information is available for data hackers to access on the…