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How Ghosting Harms Queer Communities, According to a Philosopher

When I’m ghosted and when others like me are ghosted, it takes on an extra sting.

Em Hernandez —

Feb 17, 2022

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I Used to ‘Compensate’ for My Blackness in the Dating World — Now I Embrace It

As a teen, my insecurities made me feel like my Blackness was something that dragged down my worth.

Lola Renn —

Nov 29, 2021

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Dating as a Single Dyke in My 60s

Singlehood in my late 50s to early 60s feels like trying to climb a sheer mountain cliff armed with only a bottle of lube

Elaine Bennett —

Nov 8, 2021

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Well, That’s Mortifying: That Time I Let My Friend’s Mom Crash My Date

We’re making small talk with a random white lady, and it’s all my fault.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Oct 2, 2021

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Dating Download: Three Lesbians Try Dating App Struck and Leave It to the Stars

“I was very turned on by the concept as I have made very public that I am on the hunt for a Taurus wife.”

the team —

Apr 20, 2021

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How to Go on a First Date That Doesn’t Suck

Be who you are just as hard as you can. Also, be on time.

Ryan Yates —

Jan 18, 2021

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A Very Sensible, Queer Guide to Sending the First Message on Dating Apps

14 first messages that will have you burning up your matches list (with queer pop culture references!).

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Jan 13, 2021

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How to Successfully Flirt With the Babe of Your Dreams on Instagram

Any app is a dating app if you have confidence and a good selfie. Combine that attitude with Instagram’s many features for actually getting to know what someone is like…

Rachel —

Jan 13, 2021

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How to Choose Dating App Photos That’ll Have Babes Swiping Hell Yes

You want to look like your best self: fun, hot, interesting, and lez be real, it doesn’t hurt if you look like you might actually send the first message.

Vanessa —

Jan 12, 2021

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How to Write a Swipe-Worthy Dating App Bio

You have to actually say something in your dating app bio! You just do, I’m sorry. Here is how and how not to do that.

Rachel —

Jan 12, 2021

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Dating Download: Three Lesbians Try Lex and Get Sexy With Words

“The first months of Lex were frenzied and horny and I loved it so much. Even if I didn’t match with anyone I loved the energy. Now it’s people talking…

the team —

Nov 30, 2020

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IRL Dating Is Canceled, but Animal Crossing Is Perfect for Cute Queer Dates

Sweetly enough, it’s possible to have a shocking number of cute ass dates on Animal Crossing. I’m lucky to be quarantined with my girlfriend, but we’re running low on date…

Rachel —

Apr 21, 2020