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A lesbian matchmaker shows gay men over 50 how to use OurTime: finish your profile, set filters, spot quality matches and decide if premium is worth it. Read More »
Safer sex talks can feel complex when you're poly. Set boundaries, ask yourself and partners the right questions, discuss STI testing and keep talking. Read More »
Solo polyamory means no primary partner. See what it looks like day to day, its benefits and challenges, and myths like it being just casual dating. Read More »
A relationship coach and sex therapist defines ethical non-monogamy, explains how open relationships tend to work and compares them with polyamory. Read More »
A poly-friendly label on a dating profile can mean curious, accepting or actively non-monogamous. Get the key terms and what the label doesn't mean. Read More »
What unicorn hunting means, why so many daters push back on it, and how couples can look for a third in a respectful, ethical way without being creepy. Read More »
Want to try an open relationship? Our sex and relationships therapist explains how to raise polyamory with your partner, set boundaries and give it time. Read More »
Seven first-date questions for lesbians that are fun and show real compatibility, from what she's looking for and her first crush to her exes. Read More »
New to dating someone pansexual? Get a clear definition, how it differs from bisexuality, whether it means non-monogamy, and tips for handling jealousy. Read More »
Seven fresh date ideas for queer couples beyond drinks or coffee, from a ceramics class and birding to a ghost tour, PowerPoint night or cooking together. Read More »
Seven tips to get through a lesbian breakup, from giving yourself time and minding social media to leaning on community and deciding if you can be friends. Read More »
Four signs a woman is interested, from bringing up queerness and flirting to wanting time together and texting back, and what to do if you can't tell. Read More »
Nine first-date tips for lesbians, from planning for safety and picking a spot to asking good questions, spotting red and green flags, and following up. Read More »
Scared your new romance can't last? Trust her, respect her life apart from you, show you really know her and never take her for granted. Read More »
Too shy to date women? Eight tips to ease the nerves: ask lots of questions, choose the date, wear what feels good, own your shyness and keep practicing. Read More »
Abuse often builds so slowly that people inside it miss it. The physical, sexual, emotional and financial warning signs, and what steps to take next. Read More »