Dating & Sex

If you’ve been anywhere near a college campus lately, you know that romance is not exactly in the air. Harvard’s student paper, The Crimson, recently confirmed what many of us already know: dating in college is basically dead. In their new piece, "Dating at Harvard: It’s Complicated", students describe dating as awkward, rare, and often …

So, you’ve matched with someone on OBC. They’re hot, charming, and seem almost too into you. You’re texting nonstop, they call you “babe” by Day 2, and they say they’ve “never felt this way before.”Cute, right?…Or are they a smooth-talking con artist who’s using the same lines on three other poor souls named Jessica?Look, we’re …

We’ve all been there. You shoot your shot. You think you’re killing it. And then she drops the dreaded word: “Nice.” According to a dating expert in this Men’s Journal article, “nice” is the No. 1 word women use when they’re just not that into you. Ouch. It's like the romantic version of being high-fived …

Let’s be real—dating in 2025 shouldn’t require a personal loan. Between $20 cocktails, $50 entrees, and the emotional damage of parking in a downtown garage, love can feel like a luxury purchase. But guess what? Broke is the new sexy. According to this article from T-Town Media, we’re officially done with flashy dinners and wallet-flexing. …

Hey there, fellow adventurers in the realm of romance! Before you rush into the cozy confines of a committed relationship, let's take a moment to appreciate the wild, exhilarating ride that is the world of dating apps.In a recent piece from The Atlantic, a reader confessed to missing the thrill of swiping and matching, even …

In the palm of your hand you hold a gateway to meeting local singles; but it also has made it easier than ever to be labeled as "cringe." If you're single and navigating the digital dating world, beware: Gen Z has a finely tuned radar for anything that reeks of earnestness or effort. Let's dive …

Look, we’ve all been there. You’re on a date, and everything is going fine—until they mispronounce “quinoa” or admit they’ve never seen a single episode of The Office. Suddenly, your brain does this weird thing where you go from heart eyes to side eyes in approximately 0.2 seconds. You’ve caught a case of the ick. …

Ah, Mother’s Day—a time to celebrate the women who raised us, fed us, and, in many cases, offered us dating advice that was as questionable as it was heartfelt. Here at OBC, we decided to honor this special day by diving into the treasure trove of maternal wisdom shared on Reddit. The results? A delightful …

Joy Taylor's candid approach to dating and relationships has us giving HEART EYES, and makes her just about the perfect spokeswoman for OBC, a platform that celebrates honesty and casual connections. In a recent episode of her podcast, Two Personal, the Fox News commentator openly discussed her high libido, stating, "I have to have sex …

If modern dating apps leave you feeling more drained than excited, you're not alone. According to a recent article in Men’s Journal, many men are experiencing growing frustration with today’s dating landscape. Common complaints include ghosting, superficial conversations, and apps that feel more like games than pathways to real connection. Even when matches happen, they …