As more and more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, and we get closer and closer to getting our normal lives back, you might be feeling like it’s time to heat up those online interactions and start getting some more flirtation going. To which we say, HELL YES! But if you’re new to online dating or just a little rusty after a year of craziness, we get that it can be a bit strange.

So here are some tips from VICE on online dating flirtation:

1. Be straightforward about what you’re looking for Lots of folks are getting into online dating just for fun pandemic-safe flirting, while others are looking to get to know each other before meeting in person. Be clear about what you’re looking for so both are on the same page.
2. Exchange mundane pictures of your daily lives We’re all bored AF. Sometimes yeah, we do want to see snaps of you at the dog park or eating something delicious!
3. Exchange playlists! Got a sweet running playlist or a playlist you WISH you could blast at the club? Songs you play while cooking or cleaning? A steamy playlist of tunes you wish you were bangin’ to? Let’s hear em!
4. Safe sexting we got all the deets here