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Since 1892, the American Psychological Association (APA) has been paving the way for advancing the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society. With nearly 122,500 members and 54 divisions in sub-fields of psychology, the amount of information it yields to scientific research is immeasurable. In an effort to understand the relationship among […]

Difficulties with obtaining and maintaining an erection are a common phenomenon that is experienced by most men at some point in their lives. In fact, it’s estimated more than 50 percent of men complain about some form of erectile function struggles by the age of 50 (Metz & McCarthy, 2004). We are raised in a […]

The landscape of technology is constantly changing, which means so are many aspects of our lives. This is especially true for online dating. Before dating sites came along in the mid-1990s, most people were meeting their partners through friends, work, or classified ads in the newspaper. Today, there are millions of people on thousands of […]

The Short Version: MyTranssexualDate.com is an international dating site designed exclusively for transsexual and transgender women and the men who are interested in getting to know them. Through exhaustive moderation by a team made up almost solely of trans women, members enjoy a quality service free from social stigma. Created by a trans/cis couple who […]

He loves me. He loves me not. Gone are the days when single men and women sit at home and wait for the phone to ring after a date. Need help finding a date? Match.com is the largest dating site out there, and the best part is you can try it free for 3 days. […]

Men always give me a million reasons for why they don’t have any success with women…they’re this, that or the other. More often than not, what they say to me is never the actual reason behind their inability to succeed with women. It’s always an excuse. This being said, the following 14 things about yourself […]

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. How long after meeting someone do you wait to get physically intimate? A month? A few months? Do you wait until marriage? According to new research, more Americans are […]

Whether you’ve been out of the closet for six months or six years, planning a killer first date is a must. After all, you only have one chance to make a great first impression. No matter if this is a blind date or a first one-on-one meeting following a five-month online relationship, here are five […]

The Short Version: The Living Light Culinary Institute is the world’s premier plant-based cooking school for vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious chefs from all walks of life. If you want to learn how to bring out the fresh flavors of raw ingredients, you can take a hands-on course and build your cooking repertoire in a friendly […]

BDSM doesn’t have to be formal, play doesn’t have to be within the confines of a serious relationship, and there is nothing wrong with being a “weekend warrior.” Casual BDSM, much like casual sex, can be satisfying and fun when done right. There are two major types of play dynamics: egalitarian and non-egalitarian. Casual play […]

The year is coming to a close and if you’ve managed to avoid the awkward holiday questions from relatives about your love life, go buy a lottery ticket because many others haven’t been so lucky. The holidays are hard. They are harder when you’re single. You feel the sting of being alone a little more […]

Unless you’re a vampire, death is inevitable. There are millions of ways to meet one’s end. For the people listed in the following 10 scenarios, they all had one thing in common – sex! We’ve compiled a list of the 10 weirdest sex deaths. From bowls of pasta and one angry zombie, to ball gags […]

My last boyfriend was a solid conversationalist. He noticed details, remembered names, and never seemed at a loss for words. Once he asked me, “What do you like best about me?” And I thought for a moment before answering, “You ask good questions.” He thought I was joking, but I was completely sincere. Asking an […]

Many singles are living with a disability — from hearing loss to paralysis — while trying to find that special someone.For example, more than 5% of people in the world suffer from disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. Of course, singles who are deaf don’t necessarily have to date each other, but […]

One-night stands are good fun. I personally like them because you take a girl from hello to sex in a couple of hours, and this really makes you feel like you have game. The truth is one-night stands are great for everyone involved because it basically gives two people the opportunity to fulfill their primal […]

Back in the day, dating a co-worker was punishable with a pink slip. Today, people basically live at their jobs. This leaves less time for socializing outside of work. And while shacking up with a colleague is more acceptable these days, there are still rules you should abide by. Here are five tips for staying […]

Recently, a client (we’ll call him Nick) came to me confused about his sexual orientation, and he wanted help clarifying. He professed to have chronic erotic and romantic feelings for both genders since adolescence but had only dated and been sexual with women. Nick was in the midst of exploring a new relationship with a […]

Conversation is nothing more than verbal ping pong. One person serves, the other returns and the volley continues. Periodically, a new serve sets the exchange on a new course. Of course, both players need to keep their paddles up and make the effort to send the ball back to the other court. Meeting new people […]

Finding the confidence to follow your heart can be an uphill battle for many people. Our 10 Best Blogs for Dating Courage were selected for how well they explore issues from awkwardness and being shy, to helping people find their best dating identity. Just Call Her Bragging Rights: dating advice for awkward guys Tommy Danger […]

Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or want to hop on an adventure, your wedding spot should be as special as the event itself. Although there are some buzzed-about spots that are worth the hype, there are even more that fly under the radar. Here is a list of 12 cities you may […]