If you’ve lived under a rock for the last five years, “being ghosted” is when someone you’re chatting with on a dating app suddenly ceases contact. You’re left on read receipts, disconnected from without any indication why, and left feeling glum. No matter the app, ghosting happens – and to a lot of people. According to…
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5 Ways to Get Guys to Respond on Bumble
I first wrote this in 2017 then, in 2022 when I was still active on Bumble, I Googled this question. In 2024, I’m no longer on dating apps having found my partner on – you guessed it – Bumble. Nevertheless, an update is due… Over the years, I’ve tried nearly all the dating sites and…
Evntful – The Dating App That Takes Your Safety Seriously
In 1995, Match.com was launched and the world of internet dating was born. Over the past 30 years, online dating has changed dramatically – as have our expectations of it. Much has changed for the better. Dating apps such as Feeld have brought conversations about kink and BDSM into the mainstream and apps like Thursday…
I Tried the Dating App, “Thursday”. Here’s What Happened
I originally wrote this review of the dating app “Thursday” in March 2022. As it’s been a popular post, in September 2024, I downloaded Thursday again to see what’s changed. 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,…
What Do Women Want in Bed?
What do women fantasise about? Gillian Anderson’s hotly anticipated new book “Want” is a collection of 174 sexual fantasies of women from around the world. Published in September 2024, the book began as the project “Dear Gillian” which received over 1,800 anonymous submissions from women about their deepest fantasies. In her introduction, Anderson says she…
What Does Your Zodiac Sign Say About Your Sex Life?
Remember the days of flicking to the back of Seventeen magazine and scanning the horoscopes page to find out whether you’ll kiss your crush this weekend? For astrology believers, horoscope predictions are more than just a fun section in a glossy mag – they provide a deep understanding of what the cosmos holds for us….
Declining Giving Someone Your Number
Dating apps are a great way to connect with potential love interests, whether locally or if you’re exploring further afield. Yet before long, someone is bound to want to take the conversation off the platform and probably onto WhatsApp. Guidance on being safe while online dating advises not to share your number with someone you…
Share Your Story
Feature on the blog by sharing your story! Have a sexy story to share but are unsure where to share it? Want to tell a sexy tale but can’t find the words? Have a unique perspective on something saucy and want to yell it from the rooftops? I’d love to hear from you! Get in…
16 Red Flags Not to Ignore When Dating Someone New
With the benefit of hindsight, many of the people I’ve dated over the years had red flags cropping up here and there. Here are 16 red flags I should have spotted but didn’t. My mother did, but mothers always do. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash
Temperature Play: From Hot and Sticky to Cool and Slippery
Ever fancied the idea of using an ice-cold dildo but don’t want it sticking to your vag? Like the thought of hot wax but not third-degree burns? For top tips on making temperature play go down a treat, I’ve got you covered. Temperature play is a form of (consensual) sensation play whereby people explore and…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 