Dating & Sex

IS ENM Dating Right for You?

If you’ve been swiping around lately, you’ve probably seen it in bios: ENM. Short for Ethical Non-Monogamy, it’s one of the hottest terms in modern dating — but what does it actually mean, and why are so many singles (and couples) into it? What is Ethical Non-Monogamy? Simply put, ENM is any relationship structure where …
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Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau: The Rebound Rumor Watch

Fans everywhere are buzzing after Katy Perry (fresh off her breakup from Orlando Bloom in early July 2025) and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (divorced in 2023) were spotted together in Montreal—dining, strolling, and days later, Trudeau was even caught at her concert. They shared dinner at Le Violon, sampled lobster and cocktails, then …
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Why Your Married Friends Are Jealous of Your Single Life

Let’s get one thing straight: your married friends love you… but they’re also a little salty. And not just because you're showing up to brunch with a hangover and a story. It's because you're living a life they daydream about during PTA meetings and Costco runs.You, my friend, are the free agent. The wildcard. The …
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Friends with Benefits vs. Hookups: What’s the Difference?

Let’s clear this up once and for all: not all casual flings are created equal. Some come with a side of Netflix. Others come with nothing but a strong drink and a faster-than-Uber exit. But when it comes to friends with benefits versus hookups, how do you tell them apart — and which one are …
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Dating Apps Are for Adults—Period.

You’ve probably seen the headlines by now—like this one from CNN: “Teens are using dating apps, and that’s a big problem, experts say.” And yeah, it is a problem. Because dating apps aren’t for high school crushes or awkward prom proposals. They’re for adults. Emphasis on adults. At OBC (that’s OnlineBootyCall, for the uninitiated), we’re …
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The Wild Science of Why Opposites Attract

They say love is mysterious, but sometimes it feels more like a cosmic joke. Case in point? The internet recently spiraled over rumors that Barron Trump and Malia Obama might be dating—or even secretly married. Yes, you read that right. Two political dynasties. Two wildly different upbringings. One deeply confusing mental image of a family …
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Was the CEO Coldplay Fan in an Open Marriage?

By now, you've probably seen it: the Coldplay concert kiss cam that didn’t just catch a cute couple—it caught an HR nightmare. The CEO of Astronomer was cozying up to the company’s head of HR, both still married (at the time) to other people. Add stadium lights, 50,000 fans, and bored people on social media, …
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Dating After Divorce Can Be Fantastic (Just Ask Jessica Alba)

Just because one chapter closes doesn’t mean the whole book’s over. Case in point: Jessica freaking Alba. After announcing her split from her husband of 16 years earlier this year, she’s not exactly wallowing. She’s reportedly dating a much younger actor—and honestly, we are thrilled for her. Because here’s the truth: dating after divorce doesn’t …
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