Want to send your S.O. a Valentine’s Day message that’s not so cliche? It can be hard! Which is why we’ve compiled 32 unique messages you can send your love without seeming TOO cheesy.

By

Anna Gragert

October 22, 2020

Safe Word Ideas

Need some safe word inspo? We’ve got you covered — just say the word.

By

E.A. Klein

October 22, 2020

Signs Your Partner Wants More Intimacy From You

Intimacy has a lot of definitions. This is what it looks like for me.

By

Tabitha Britt

October 22, 2020

I'm In A Poly Relationship. This Is What STI Testing Is Like For Me

“Can you tell me about your other partners?” It was a question no gynecologist had ever attempted asking me before.

By

Jacqueline Gualtieri

October 22, 2020

After 17 Years Together, My Husband and I Are Finally Talking Boundaries in the New Year

Let’s all practice better communication with our partners in 2020.

By

Samantha Chavarria

October 22, 2020

Cardi B Says She Felt Judged For Staying With An S.O. Who Cheated On Her

“If you get back with them, it’s like, ‘How could you? You let all of us down.’”

By

Caitlin Mohney

October 22, 2020

Living In Different Bedrooms Makes My Relationship So Much Better

We love alone time almost as much as we love each other.

By

Christina Wolfgram

October 22, 2020

I Should've Broken Up With My Ex When He Didn't Get Me A Christmas Present — Here's Why

I’d tried to ignore that my needs always came second in our relationship.

By

Gabi Conti

October 22, 2020

32 Other Ways To Sext “I’m So Horny” Without Using Those Three Words

Need some inspo? We’re here to help you with all your horniness expression needs!

By

Jamie LeClaire

October 22, 2020

Justin Timberlake’s “Cheating” Story Is A Good Lesson in Boundaries For Us All

Every partnership sets its own boundaries for what constitutes cheating.

By

Gabi Conti

October 22, 2020

Being A New Mom with Crohn's And A Wife Isn't Easy. Here's How I Navigate My Relationship

My partner was there for me when Crohn’s left me hospitalized and bedridden. Now he’s supporting me in our journey as parents.

By

Annalise Mabe

October 22, 2020

How To Be More Vulnerable: 8 Methods That Really Help

Vulnerability is hard! But we have some tips for you on how to work on your vulnerability, and ways to make that easier.

By

Cassandra Corrado

October 22, 2020

Cómo Ser Más Vulnerable: 8 Métodos Que Realmente Ayudan

¡La vulnerabilidad es difícil! Pero tenemos algunos consejos para ti sobre cómo trabajar en tu vulnerabilidad y las formas de como hacerlo más fácil.

By

Cassandra Corrado

October 22, 2020

“Turkey Drop” Is A Festive Dating Term Many People Dread

Is the “Turkey Drop” a real thing?

By

Olivia Harvey

October 22, 2020

Don’t Feel Bad For Changing Your Last Name After You Get Married

For me, it felt liberating.

By

Tabitha Britt

October 22, 2020

No Te Sientas Mal Por Cambiar Tu Apellido Después De Casarte

Para mí, se sintió liberadora.

By

Tabitha Britt

October 22, 2020

Impotence Was Never A Dealbreaker For Me — But My Partner Wouldn’t Believe It

Our sex life was extraordinary. It was more than enough. For me.

By

Emily Kerr

October 22, 2020

Emma Watson Has A More Empowering Word For "Single"

“It took me a long time, but I’m very happy [being single].”

By

Kelly Gonsalves

October 22, 2020

I Was In a Relationship When All My Friends Were Single. Now I'm the "Single Friend"

Here’s what happened when I found myself 25 and single for the first time in my adult life.

By

Charlotte Dow

October 22, 2020

Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum's Divorce Shows Us It's OK To End A Marriage

“I’d come to realize the dynamic I was in wasn’t serving me nor was it serving my daughter.”

By

Kelly Gonsalves

October 22, 2020

What Exactly Is “Micro-Cheating”?

Here’s what you need to know about the new-ish relationship term.

By

Colby Marie Z

October 22, 2020

There's a Dating Trend Called "Zombie-ing" — And It's Not About Halloween

It’s like ghosting’s undead sister.

By

Deanna DeBara

October 22, 2020

6 Reasons It’s Okay To Be Old-Fashioned In Your Relationship

If you’ve always been “old-fashioned” about relationships, you’re not alone.

By

Gina Vaynshteyn

October 22, 2020

6 Razones Por Las Cuales Está Bien Ser Anticuado En Tu Relación

Si siempre has sido “anticuado” sobre las relaciones, no estás solo.

By

Gina Vaynshteyn

October 22, 2020

Is Having Dinner Every Night With Your Partner Necessary? Yes and No.

Experts say the secret to a healthy relationship is having dinner together. But is that really the case in 2019?

By

Olivia Harvey

October 22, 2020

¿Es Necesario Cenar Todas Las Noches Con Su Pareja? Sí y No.

Los expertos dicen que el secreto de una relación saludable es cenar juntos. Pero, ¿ese es realmente el caso in 2019?

By

Olivia Harvey

October 22, 2020

Why Willow Smith Thinks We Should Be Open-Minded About Polyamory

Willow Smith shares her thoughts on polyamory and why it gets such a bad rap.

By

Olivia Harvey

October 22, 2020

What’s Your Attachment Style? A Beginner’s Guide to Attachment Theory

Why do we behave the way that we do in relationships? It probably relates to the attachment style we learned as kids.

By

Kelly Gonsalves

October 22, 2020

Are You An Echoist In Your Relationship?

Don’t like being the center of attention? Are you a great listener? Don’t mind your S.O. being the center of attention *all* the time? You may be an echoist.

By

Rebecca Koon

October 22, 2020

¿Eres Un Ecoista En Tu Relación?

¿No te gusta ser el centro de atención? ¿Eres un gran oyente? No te preocupes por tu pareja ser el centro de atención *todo* el tiempo? Puedes ser un ecoista.

By

Rebecca Koon

October 22, 2020

54 Sexting Ideas You Wouldn't Have Thought Of

Feeling uninspired with your sexts? Here are some out-of-the-box ideas you can use to get you and your partner in the mood.

By

Krystal Jagoo

October 22, 2020

How To Talk Dirty

Does the idea of talking dirty in bed make you want to curl up into the fetal position? There’s no need! Here are some basics to get you started.

By

Louise Bourchier, MPH

October 22, 2020

This New Study Says People Want To Date Someone Who Makes Them The Center Of Their Universe/World

Are you more likely to date a consequentialist or deontologist?

By

Rebecca Koon

October 22, 2020

The Basics Of Tinder Messaging

How should you start a conversation with your new match on Tinder? And what if the conversation slows down? Fear not! Answers to all your Tinder messaging questions are here.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

How To Build Your Tinder Profile

Creating a Tinder profile can be stressful. But with these suggestions, it gets a little easier.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

Your Dating App Dictionary: Abbreviations, Slang, And Emojis Explained

“Breadcrumbing”? Eggplant emojis? DTF? If you’re feeling lost in online dating slang, make this your go-to guide.

By

E.A. Klein

October 22, 2020

What To Know About Queer Online Dating

From Tinder to Thurst, there’s a whole universe of queer online dating to explore. Here are our top tips for cruising the interwebs.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

Best Dating Apps For Women And Gender Diverse Folks

With a ton of dating apps to choose from, which are the most enjoyable to use? And which will get you the best matches? Explore the top apps for women and gender diverse users.

By

Ghia Vitale

October 22, 2020

9 Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Getting It On

Whether you've just met someone, or known them for a while, if you're thinking that sooner or later you want to have sex, then here are some things you're going to want to know.

By

Olivia Harvey

October 22, 2020

5 Steps To Smart, Safe and Sexy Hookups

Hookups should be fun, hot, and safe. So, what are the basic building blocks of great hookups? This is your guide to satisfying dating and casual sex.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

How To Keep The Romance Alive With Your Long-Term Partner

It’s easy to lose that spark when you’ve been together for a long time—happily there are ways to get that lovin’ feeling back.

By

Kim Cavill

October 22, 2020

How To Define The Relationship You Want

Learn how to figure out what you want and advocate for your relationship needs with these DTR pro-tips.

By

Anna Laird-Barto

October 22, 2020

The Dos And Don’ts Of Bi-curious Online Dating

So you think you might be Bi! Welcome fam, check out these tips for navigating your maiden voyage into the queer Tinder-sphere.

By

Camille Beredjick

October 22, 2020

How To Deal With Rejection

Getting turned down is never easy, but we all get a “No” sometime in our lives. Here are some strategies to weather the storm of rejection.

By

Megan Healy

October 22, 2020

Tips For Negotiating Condom Use

How to talk about using a condom. What to say when you want to use protection. Ways to maximize pleasure when practicing safer sex.

By

Suzannah Weiss

October 22, 2020

The Basics Of Using Dating Apps

New to Tinder? Trying dating apps for the first time? Explore the basics of swiping, messaging, and meeting up.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

Is It A Date Or A Friend Hangout?

Have you ever wondered: are we on a date? Did they just invite me on a date? Or are we just hanging out as friends? It’s not always clear, read on for tips to figure out where things are at.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

Why Do People Sext? It’s Complicated

87 percent of adults have sexted, as have one in every seven teens.

By

Kelly Gonsalves

October 22, 2020

Queer Women and Dating

How do we actually get dates with lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, gay or queer women?

By

Luna Matatas

October 22, 2020

How To Talk To Your Partner About Watching Porn Together

So you like porn. You are not alone. Watching porn with your partner can be hot and a great way to explore a fantasy together, but are they into it? Here’s how to start the conversation.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

How To Flirt

Get better at flirting with these five steps.

By

Louise Bourchier, MPH

October 22, 2020

How To Find Your Threesome Online

Arranging your first threesome can be confusing and stressful—but less so with these strategies! Learn how to channel the power of the internet into bedroom fun.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

I Want Sex! How To Get The Pleasure You Desire

So you’re interested in having sex, but aren’t sure how to communicate what you want? These pro-tips will help.

By

O.team

October 22, 2020

How To Tinder In A Gender-Diverse World

So you matched with a trans cutie on Tinder—awesome! Here’s everything you need to know about gender identity and how to engage with them respectfully.

By

Roan Coughtry

October 22, 2020

How To Respectfully Take A Dick Pic

As long as it’s consensual, there’s no wrong way to send a dick pic but there are ways to enhance it. ;)

By

Suzannah Weiss

October 22, 2020

Making a Pleasure Playdate

From Hide and Go Freak to Role Play, come chill with Afrosexology and explore sexy, playful games to add to your sex life!

By

Afrosexology

October 22, 2020

How To Get The Most Out Of Dating Apps

Grindr, Tinder, Bumble, Don’t Stumble. Join SNJ as she tells you about getting engaged after meeting on an app. The Do’s and Don’ts of swiping Mx Right!

By

SisteRNurseJoy

October 22, 2020

Become A Dirty Talk Master!

Helping you find the words to maximise hot and minimise awkward. O.school’s resident cunninglinguists Kate and Louise will show you how to master your dirty talk game.

By

Louise Bourchier, MPH

October 22, 2020

What the Hell is This Poly I Keep Hearing About!?

In this intro to Consensual Non-Monogamy, Dr. Yoni will tell you about the types of alternative relationships out there, share some concepts of how they work, and will give you some tips to take into your monogamy that would enhance your relationship.

By

Dr. Yoni Alkan

October 22, 2020

Could Living Apart from Your Spouse Be Healthier for Your Relationship?

Is living separately from your spouse the new “conscious uncoupling”? We asked the experts.

By

Olivia Harvey

October 22, 2020

Are You Giving Friends The Best Sex & Dating Advice?

Get wise before you advise! LexxieLex has some critical ideas on how to be the most thoughtful, sex-positive and validating friend. We'll respond to audience submitted questions and take yours live from our anonymous chat space.

By

Alex Wilson

October 22, 2020

Dating For Introverts

So, you're single, ready to mingle and introverted. How do you put yourself out there when you're single and introverted? Q will share tips with you around connecting and letting someone know you’re interested in them.

By

Q Wilson

October 22, 2020

Dating While Disabled

Dating is tough. If you identify as outside of mainstream beauty and romance standards then you might have a unique perspective on the dating world. Tune in with Matchmaker Claire AH to ask her anything and get tips for dating while disabled.

By

Claire AH

October 22, 2020

We're In Love, But Our Sex Life Sucks

You love your partner but the sex isn't the best. Do you leave them? Talk to them? Masturbate more? Join this stream to learn about the different ways to explore chemistry and desire, increase communication and how to build better sex with your boo.

By

Micki Allen

October 22, 2020

All You Need to Know About Solo Poly

What is solo-polyamory? How does it differ? What does ethical non-monogamy look like when you don’t have a primary partner?

By

Q Wilson

October 22, 2020

Dating For Disabled Youth

What is dating? How do you figure out who you even like? How about asking someone out? Come chat with me about all this and more! This class is for folks with disabilities 18+ and also parents and teachers.

By

Eva Sweeney

October 22, 2020

Before You Get Down

What do we need to share and know before we get down to intimacy? Let’s talk about disclosing status, expectations, consent, and more and getting over that awkward conversational hurdle.