More Sex, Dating & Relationships - Page 3
Women's health app launches massive survey on female orgasms
Flo Health, an app with over 60 million global users, is hoping to bridge the research gap.
By Anna Iovine
![two white hands grasping on maroon bed sheet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05XDLzlNbWrLNvzW7OEkpH5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1713195928.jpg)
![two white hands grasping on maroon bed sheet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05XDLzlNbWrLNvzW7OEkpH5/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1713195928.jpg)
National Boyfriend Day is an excuse to spoil your partner. When is it?
A reason to celebrate!
![A woman cuddles up to her male partner, who holds a cute dog in his arms.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04mOT7CCtpywLCWMcEchG8G/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1712921496.jpg)
![A woman cuddles up to her male partner, who holds a cute dog in his arms.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04mOT7CCtpywLCWMcEchG8G/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1712921496.jpg)
Viral Hinge message shows major problem with dating app culture
'Heyyy thanks for checking in, would you mind if we put a pin in those plans for now?'
By Anna Iovine
![collage picture of two arms holding smart phones with message bubbles and hearts coming out of them](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03m8pRQHcOUA2qQHiYuqvzh/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1712938465.png)
![collage picture of two arms holding smart phones with message bubbles and hearts coming out of them](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03m8pRQHcOUA2qQHiYuqvzh/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1712938465.png)
How to clean your sex toys, according to three experts
Can you really put sex toys in the dishwasher?
By Anna Iovine
![pink sex toy surrounded by water drop and soap emojis](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/009Uf9erf7WaJfQERzks7aQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275196.png)
![pink sex toy surrounded by water drop and soap emojis](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/009Uf9erf7WaJfQERzks7aQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275196.png)
The best way to keep your vibrator sparkling clean
If you wouldn't put it in your body, don't use it to wash your sex toys...
By Jolie Kerr
![Illustration of a sex toy](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06fiJY4TItRVA5h9IFaVFjF/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391794.png)
![Illustration of a sex toy](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06fiJY4TItRVA5h9IFaVFjF/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391794.png)
What is consensual non-monogamy?
It's seemingly taken over the dating space as of late, but what actually is it?
By Anna Iovine
![backs of four people with their hands in each others' back pockets taking a selfie together](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/077LKagxJIKtpfqKUsROXLD/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1692033559.jpg)
![backs of four people with their hands in each others' back pockets taking a selfie together](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/077LKagxJIKtpfqKUsROXLD/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1692033559.jpg)
A queer influencer couple broke up with matching Instagram posts. Their fans have thoughts.
Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik announced their breakup weeks before their wedding, and the social media reaction was swift.
![finger pointing to broken heart instagram post on phone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04gcT8tAOP4aOU9BCRKo5bc/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1711554721.png)
![finger pointing to broken heart instagram post on phone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04gcT8tAOP4aOU9BCRKo5bc/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1711554721.png)
Federal cyberflashing bill introduced with Bumble endorsement
The CONSENT Act would penalize people who send unsolicited, non-consensual nude images.
By Anna Iovine
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Are dating apps getting too niche?
Vegans, farmers, Disney adults, dog lovers — there's a niche dating app for seemingly everyone.
![young man and woman in love holding smartphone in hand and have online chat](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03F7p7UdcEOV4Ik88sW8UsX/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1710877741.jpg)
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Dating app coaches promise to upgrade your love life. But what do they actually do?
Would you let a professional manage your dating apps for you?
By Alice Porter
![Cupid, made from paper, emerges from a red envelope over blue background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04XWn6odFEtp8JehjWaZybZ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1710942456.jpg)
![Cupid, made from paper, emerges from a red envelope over blue background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04XWn6odFEtp8JehjWaZybZ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1710942456.jpg)
What is cockfishing? Why some men lie about their size on dating apps.
We know some men fib about height. What about...other measurements?
By Beth Ashley
![three fake eggplants of different sizes, arranged from largest to smallest, standing on an orange background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01CqefohkSTUbxv9QLejuwL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1710863783.jpg)
![three fake eggplants of different sizes, arranged from largest to smallest, standing on an orange background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01CqefohkSTUbxv9QLejuwL/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1710863783.jpg)
Why do I feel lonely when I have friends?
The Google search for this question rose 300 percent in the last year.
By Anna Iovine
![person looking sad in the middle of a crowd of silhouettes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00nU3iBPjyZjJWenTgNF368/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1710355925.png)
![person looking sad in the middle of a crowd of silhouettes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00nU3iBPjyZjJWenTgNF368/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1710355925.png)
Bumble rethinking women 'making the first move'
Some users see the feature as a burden, the dating app's new CEO says.
By Anna Iovine
![bumble app with yellow background and MAKE THE FIRST MOVE text displayed on iphone in front of orange background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06mqTvut99kDBH3vgEsYsxF/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1710265159.jpg)
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The best alternatives to Pornhub and XVideos
We all deserve better porn.
By Jess Joho and Anna Iovine
![A black-and-white illustration of an eye with the 'Pornhub' logo reflected in it.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00cHXEVvu51SEfRApR5MFab/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623388924.png)
![A black-and-white illustration of an eye with the 'Pornhub' logo reflected in it.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00cHXEVvu51SEfRApR5MFab/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623388924.png)
What happens when your favourite TikTok couple breaks up
"I was already struggling with guilt and self-doubt around the breakup...and the comments just picked at that wound."
By Brit Dawson
![broken red heart with man and woman in the halves moving in opposite directions](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01dD2by1P569bUtNYKkEKP8/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1709742274.png)
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Tech worker wore an Apple Vision Pro at his wedding
The groom posted the photo to X with the caption, "#JustMarried."
By Anna Iovine
![woman in white wedding gown next to groom with apple vision pro headset on, with wedding photographer on far right](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04bJAhnXRG132K1nYgNpF1e/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1709221109.png)
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Getting drunk on Simp Wine, the sex worker-made bevvy for foot fetishists
We tried the £100 wine made by OnlyFans performer Emilie Rae.
By Brit Dawson
![left: emilie rae, a blonde woman in a sparkly black dress, sips from a wine glass while holding a simp wine bottle in the other hand; right: simp wine bottle held up by two feet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00hzCQSj0eQ0FAUhI4194wp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1709144671.png)
![left: emilie rae, a blonde woman in a sparkly black dress, sips from a wine glass while holding a simp wine bottle in the other hand; right: simp wine bottle held up by two feet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00hzCQSj0eQ0FAUhI4194wp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1709144671.png)
'Hamstering' is a spicy TikTok trend people may actually be trying
It's probably not done because it's pleasurable, but so people can say they've done it.
By Anna Iovine
![screenshots of tiktoks. left: woman sticking her head out of sunroof with caption "making sure the coast is clear for the thirsty hamster. iykyk."; middle: woman in car; right: woman on top of car](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06sLc1u0xM3bx8Tj7o5hD0B/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1709044648.png)
![screenshots of tiktoks. left: woman sticking her head out of sunroof with caption "making sure the coast is clear for the thirsty hamster. iykyk."; middle: woman in car; right: woman on top of car](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06sLc1u0xM3bx8Tj7o5hD0B/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1709044648.png)
Get off to your favorite playlist with LELO's new sound-activated clitoral vibrator
This toy syncs up to your Spotify playlist.
![LELO SIRI 3 in a music studio](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/022czwW2bO4IB1FvH1yzbGJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1708962356.png)
![LELO SIRI 3 in a music studio](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/022czwW2bO4IB1FvH1yzbGJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1708962356.png)
Is WhatsApp banning sex worker accounts?
Sex workers say their accounts are disappearing from the messaging app.
By Beth Ashley
![net catching sfw and nsfw messages](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00PQ2i0jeU6lFUtaF2tK5es/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1708526209.jpg)
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Tinder will soon require IDs for a verification checkmark
The dating app is adding ID verification in certain countries following a pilot program in Australia and New Zealand.
By Anna Iovine
![screenshots of tinder prompts to verify profile with ID and/or photo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00o4ichHMRaj7ujoRTrN8O6/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1708442846.png)
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Netflix's 'One Day' explores the challenges of dating across the class divide
"It would be fine if they just owned it but rich people always seem to be furious when you suggest they are privileged, insisting they're not."
By Beth Ashley
![Dexter (Leo Woodall) and Emma (Ambika Mod) are both lying on grass in a park, both laughing.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06HstUc6nPOCEplazFyF7ZL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1708103627.jpg)
![Dexter (Leo Woodall) and Emma (Ambika Mod) are both lying on grass in a park, both laughing.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06HstUc6nPOCEplazFyF7ZL/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1708103627.jpg)
Is the meet cute dead? TikTok has thoughts.
Does modern life allow you to spill orange juice on a famous actress?
![A purple-hued illustration of a crowd of people running into each other.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01DxLw6HWMOXTPoKxyTfI77/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1708030055.jpg)
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