Ian Stobber
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Best Apps for Getting Over Your Ex
Modern problems sometimes require high-tech solutions. Are you suffering from serious heartbreak as the result of a painful breakup? Here are five apps to download ASAP if you’re trying to get over someone. → Read More
What Straight Dads Could Learn About Fatherhood from Gay Dads
Being a dad is a complicated business. That’s why Stephen Gross, a gay man and father to his own children, wrote his own parenting book to help simplify things for you. → Read More
How a Modern Matchmaking Service Can Help Find You a Soulmate
Almost all contemporary dating happens online, but some people want to bring an older tradition back in the form of matchmaking. Here’s how signing up for its services could help you find your one true love. → Read More
Best First Dates Based on Myers-Briggs Personality Types
This method, using the Myers-Briggs personality types, will help narrow down your date possibilities. → Read More
Lies Guys Tell Themselves in the Name of Love
Sometimes, men lie to themselves in order to keep their relationships afloat. But if you can recognize some of these lies, is the relationship worth saving? → Read More
Celebrities Known to Use Dating Apps Like Tinder and OkCupid
More or less everyone tries their hand at online dating at some point — including celebrities. Here are 19 notables who’ve swiped on one dating app or another. → Read More
The Best Exclusive Dating Apps
Swiping through everyone in the world is out. Exclusive dating apps shoot to give you a more tailored experience — if you’re rich and/or handsome enough to get in, that is. → Read More
Ashley Madison Review
Ashley Madison’s whole concept is facilitating affairs. But can it deliver the goods while keeping its users’ privacy safe? → Read More
PlentyofFish (POF) Review
One of the rare free sites in the matchmaking category, PlentyofFish.com doesn’t require a big commitment — but is it worth it anyway? → Read More
This Dating App Just Doesn't Hold a Candle to Its Competitors
What are some good things to say about dating app MeetMe? Unfortunately, not much. Meet me is a disorganized, disorienting mess of a dating site rife with obviously fake or ancient profiles. Here's an explanation as to why we aren't a fan. → Read More
EliteSingles Review
Targeting an established, refined, middle-aged market, Elite Singles is the go-to site for serious and professional singles looking for something real and genuine. → Read More
Best Tinder Conversation Starters to Get a Response With
Are you struggling to get your matches talking? These Tinder openers (and an explanation of why they work) will help. → Read More
Hinge’s New Rose Feature: What It Is and When to Send One
Hinge has become super popular in the past year, so tons of people are joining. But it’s not quite like other popular apps out there — here’s how to make it work for you. → Read More
The Right Way to Respond to a Woman's First Message on Bumble
If you’re used to starting the conversation, Bumble can feel weird. Here’s how to respond to five different types of Bumble openers that’ll set your mind at ease (and hopefully get you a message back). → Read More
Best Dating App Features in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced every industry to adapt, and online dating is no exception. Here are four of our favorite features dating apps launched this year. → Read More
Sex Toy Packaging: What Do They Look Like When They Arrive at Your Doorstep?
Sex toy companies need to balance branding with discretion. Here’s how it works from when you order a product online to when it arrives at your doorstep. → Read More
Top 10 Simple Ways to Become a Better Lover
There’s no reason to keep on being bad at sex. We found 10 easy ways on how to be a better lover that pretty much every guy can benefit from. → Read More
Pornhub Premium Review
We reviewed the paid Pornhub Premium service to let you know whether it's worth it or not. → Read More
Best Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets can seriously improve your sleep quality overnight. Here are seven great options to choose from so you can get the Zs you need. → Read More
Best Strength Training Equipment
Instead of lying around doing nothing, be productive and build that muscle. These home exercise products will have you feeling stronger than ever in no time. → Read More