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World AIDS Day

December 1

Almost everyone thinks about sexual health. Almost no one talks about it. Let’s change that.

Although we encourage regular testing, we do NOT require members to be tested at any time.

Pretty Privilege Is Real. Here’s What the Research Actually Says
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Pretty Privilege Is Real. Here’s What the Research Actually Says

The halo effect is one of psychology’s oldest findings. Here’s what it means when you’re swiping.

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Dating Sunday: The Biggest Day for Online Dating
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Dating Sunday: The Biggest Day for Online Dating

The first Sunday of January is the busiest day of the year on dating apps. Here’s how to show up ready.

First Dates: What to Wear and What NOT to Wear
Dating2 min
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First Dates: What to Wear and What NOT to Wear

Dress like yourself on a good day. Here’s how to get it right, and what to skip.

Is Sapiosexuality Real — or Just a Flex?
Dating3 min
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Is Sapiosexuality Real — or Just a Flex?

The internet can’t agree on whether loving a big brain is an orientation or an ego trip. Here’s the honest breakdown.

Online Dating: How to Effectively End Communication
Dating5 min
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Online Dating: How to Effectively End Communication

Not feeling it? Here’s how to end the conversation without ghosting or being a jerk.

Should Having Sex Be OK After Getting Tested, or Should It Be Saved for Marriage?
Dating2 min
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Should Having Sex Be OK After Getting Tested, or Should It Be Saved for Marriage?

2 honest answers to an old question, and the part both sides agree on

40 Dating Hacks: The Ultimate Guide to Moving From Online Dating to Meeting Face to Face
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40 Dating Hacks: The Ultimate Guide to Moving From Online Dating to Meeting Face to Face

Strategy, standards, style and the health conversation, in 40 moves

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The Morning After: What to Do After Unprotected Sex
Health3 min
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The Morning After: What to Do After Unprotected Sex

A calm, step-by-step plan for the first 72 hours, and the weeks after

Breaking the Silence: The STI Conversation Nobody Wants (But Everyone Needs)
Health3 min
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Breaking the Silence: The STI Conversation Nobody Wants (But Everyone Needs)

Almost everyone thinks about sexual health. Almost no one talks about it. Let’s change that.

The Quiet Pandemic: Why Not Talking About It Makes It Stronger
Health4 min
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The Quiet Pandemic: Why Not Talking About It Makes It Stronger

Most STIs don’t announce themselves. That’s exactly why the silence around them matters.

How to ‘Finesse’ the Safe Sex Conversation with Your Partner
Health4 min
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How to ‘Finesse’ the Safe Sex Conversation with Your Partner

6 ways to bring up protection and testing without killing the mood

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Bots vs. Catfish: Identifying Both on Dating Platforms
Safety5 min
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Bots vs. Catfish: Identifying Both on Dating Platforms

A bot is a script. A catfish is a person pretending. Here’s how to spot both, and what to do about them.

Top 20 Safest Places to Meet Your Online Acquaintance
Safety3 min
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Top 20 Safest Places to Meet Your Online Acquaintance

20 public, low-pressure spots for a first meet-up, plus a quick checklist before you go

10 Ultra-Important Red Flags for Singles to Look for When Online Dating
Safety3 min
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10 Ultra-Important Red Flags for Singles to Look for When Online Dating

What to watch for on a dating profile before you invest your time

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AI Didn’t Ruin Dating. We Did.
Culture4 min
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AI Didn’t Ruin Dating. We Did.

Record STI numbers and the rush to put AI in dating apps are the same story. The order has to change.

Crushing Finals, Crushing Heartbreak: A Guide to Nailing the Semester Despite a Sudden Breakup
Culture4 min
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Crushing Finals, Crushing Heartbreak: A Guide to Nailing the Semester Despite a Sudden Breakup

A breakup right before finals is brutal timing. Here’s how to protect your heart and your GPA.

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He Clocks Out of a Factory and Into a Studio — Meet the Artist Behind swaGGerscan®’s Theme
Arcade2 min
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He Clocks Out of a Factory and Into a Studio — Meet the Artist Behind swaGGerscan®’s Theme

LiThBaNd works the line by day and makes music after his shift. Now his sound runs through the Arcade.

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