Dating

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The Basics

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The Truth About Having an Orgasm After Menopause

Great sex is still possible, but you may have to adjust your approach.

by María Cristina Lalonde

A woman looks nervously at her partner as he holds an engagement ring box in his hand over dinner.

Scared of Commitment? Therapists Look for These Red Flags

We asked the experts how they might help a commitment-phobe.

by Izzie Price

A man kisses a baby he's holding while another man smiles in their direction.

What You Should Know Before Dating a Divorced Parent

You're starting a relationship with a new partner, but kids are in the equation. Are you ready?

by Rachel Crowe

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New Seasons, New Dating Trends: What Is 'Winter Coating'?

Here are some signs that you're being used like an old coat.

by Meg Walters

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Dating Safety

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The Controversial and Confusing Crime of Date Rape

Appalling dating violence, often involving illegal substances, has long gone underreported.

by María Cristina Lalonde

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In the Red Zone: The Culture of Campus Sexual Assaults

Be prepared. You may be sending your student into high-risk territory this fall.

by Melanie Lynn Carlson, MSW

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Sexual Consent as a Disabled Person

Agreement is a requisite for intimate encounters, including those with people with disabilities.

by Hannah Shewan Stevens

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Talk to Your Teenager About Dating Safely

It's not easy to communicate with teens, especially about their relationships. Here's how.

by Risa Kerslake

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Dating Apps

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Navigating Dating Apps for Women Over 40

Finding romance online isn't just for millennials and Zoomers. Anyone can play.

by María Cristina Lalonde

A cellphone with dating apps sits atop a chart of rising STI rates.

Are Dating Apps Behind the Surge in STI Rates?

It's easy to point a finger at technology, but health experts say it's not so simple.

by María Cristina Lalonde

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Should Dating Apps Offer Mental Health Support?

Studies reveal the real impact of swiping on self-esteem.

by Meg Walters

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Get Off the Digital Ferris Wheel of Dating

Though apps have made meeting new people easier, in-person meet-cutes are still fun.

by Jamie Valentino

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