5 ways to get guys to respond on Bumble.

I wrote this five years ago… Considering I’m still on Bumble (and Googled this exact question this morning), I thought I should update the post. I’ve tried nearly all the dating sites and apps out there and Bumble is probably one of the best dating apps.  I’ve successfully managed to talk to guys, convinced them…

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Consent can be Sexy – it can also be a Mood-Killer

What do you do when someone asks you for consent and it kills your vibe? Should you sort your attitude out and be pleased they checked in? Or is it reasonable to want consent to be acquired in a sexy manner? IMHO, consent can be considered part of foreplay; warming each other up, both getting…

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Are You Making These 8 Dating App Profile Mistakes?

Online dating is a serious business. Amidst a sea of other profiles, you have to find a way to make your profile stand out for the right reasons – and you probably have three seconds to achieve this. Regular readers of this blog will know I’ve been on (and off, but mainly on) dating apps…

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How to Sext – Advice from an Erotic Scriptwriter

Much of the advice you’ll read about how to sext will be geared towards people in a relationship. In some ways a relationship is the perfect set-up for a sexy text: Two (or more) people who know each other intimately + Trust + Guarantee of seeing each other again = Hot texts that hit the…

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I Tried the New Dating App, Thursday. Here’s What Happened.

Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows I’ve been on and off dating apps for the best part of 200 years. I’ve tried Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, Feeld, Happ’n, Coffee Meets Bagel, Her, Plenty of Fish, Match.com, eHarmony – and now, Thursday. In the world of dating apps, Thursday is shaking things up. Rather than be…

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Who You’ll Meet on a Hookup App

Dating apps are full of interesting people. Of course they are because the world is full of interesting people and not all of them are coupled up (although it can sometimes feel like that). Like most single Millennials, I’ve been on and off dating apps for years and dated countless people with varying success. Over…

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How to Spot a Fake Profile on a Dating App

Ten years ago, in 2012, Tinder launched on the iPhone, paving the way for a new generation of online dating. Thousands of potential dates were in our pockets, ready to match with and organise a date – for that evening if we wanted. The following year, Tinder expanded to Android devices and other smartphones, and…

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A Single Girl’s Guide to Valentine’s Day

Since I started dating at 14 years old, I’ve spent more Valentine’s Days single than coupled. I used to dread Valentine’s Day (“full of smug, happy couples,” as Bridget Jones might say) – it was a stark reminder that I was single, all alone, with no one to love and be loved by… But I…

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Not Quite The Threesome I Was Expecting…

I hate January. And at the risk of being dramatic, I definitely hate it more the most people. Let me explain… The run-up to Christmas is great fun: there are Christmas drinks with friends fun dates with fellow singletons in a bid to have a Christmas shag when I’ve been in a relationship, we do…

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30 Lessons for 30

One month ago, I turned 30. Here’s what I’ve learned so far: You can be authentic and not give everything away. Don’t feel guilty about giving up on a book after about 80 pages. It may be a bestseller but you’re not hooked – let someone else enjoy it and move on to a different…

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