Dating & Sex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z60Kj2AoEQ Tennis pro Jannik Sinner recently said he does not really need a dating app, which is honestly a very calm thing to say when your life is basically airports, stadiums, pressure, repeat. Respect. But also, from where we are sitting at OBC, that feels a little like saying you do not need shoes because …
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Breaking: Japan Will Pay You to Date. Flight: Booked.
We’d like to begin by saying: finally. Finally, someone has recognized dating for what it is—not a whimsical journey of self-discovery, but a part-time job with inconsistent hours, questionable management, and absolutely no benefits.Because according to a recent news story, a region in Japan is now offering singles actual money to use dating apps in …
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Pacey and Joey 2.0? The Pros and Cons of Rekindling an Old Flame
Millennials, take a deep breath. The internet is currently in a tailspin over Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson’s recent social media activity and their upcoming film project. Decades after Dawson’s Creek, the "Pacey and Joey" vibes are officially back, and it has everyone asking: Is going back to an old flame a romantic dream or …
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Should You Date a Luddite?
There are two types of people in this world: those who have 47 unread notifications and those who still think AirDrop is a weather pattern. If you’ve found yourself romantically entangled with the latter, congrats, you may have a luddite boyfriend.And yes, the internet and that Yahoo News article you definitely sent to the group …
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New on OBC: Verified Profiles!
Let’s be honest. Online dating has a trust problem. Between catfish, scammers, and people still clinging to photos from their glory days, it can feel like you’re playing a guessing game instead of actually meeting someone.That’s why we just rolled out something we’re very excited about. Say hello to OBC’s new liveness verification feature.Here’s how …
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The 5 Biggest Surprises from Coachella Weekend 1
Every year, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival delivers its fair share of chaos, celebrity sightings, and blink-and-you-miss-it moments—but Weekend 1 felt especially stacked. From unexpected cameos to headline-making PDA, here are the five surprises everyone’s still talking about:1. Kendall Jenner & Jacob Elordi going very publicIn a festival known for low-key celeb mingling, Kendall …
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Alix Earle Shares Her Dating "Icks" and Regrets
If there’s one thing Alix Earle is going to do, it’s overshare—in the best possible way. During her recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the TikTok “it girl” sat down with Drew Barrymore for a refreshingly unfiltered chat about modern dating… and the surprisingly universal “icks” that can instantly kill a vibe. https://youtu.be/-zd9-Fy1pvo
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Smart, Not Synthetic: The Right Way to Use AI in Dating
AI is officially in its dating era, and honestly, it was only a matter of time. Between profile writing, message drafting, and photo editing, it can feel like you have a tiny digital wingman living in your pocket. But before you let a robot run your love life, let’s get one thing straight. There is …
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Where to Travel for a Hookup: Top U.S. Destinations + the Best Casual Dating Site
Some trips are about culture. Some are about relaxation. And some are about locking eyes with a stranger over a cocktail and thinking… yeah, this could be fun.If you’re traveling with zero interest in labels and every interest in chemistry, certain U.S. cities just get it. They’re built for sparks, not strings.Let’s start bold: Miami. …
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Casual Dating a Neurodivergent Person: Less Guessing, More Saying (and Why That’s Actually Hot)
Let’s start with a myth that needs to go. Neurodivergent (ND) people are not all looking for forever, and they are definitely not all trying to recreate an episode of Love on the Spectrum. Some are, and that’s great. But plenty of ND folks, autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and beyond, are just as interested in casual …
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