There are plenty of fish in the sea, but fishing is so much easier when the goods are delivered to your phone. That’s why we still use dating apps, no matter how many photos of a dude holding a bass show up. But the sea is better when the waters are inclusive, which is why we’re a fan of the best LGBTQ+ dating apps.

LGBTQ+ people are some of the most avid dating app users. A 2020 survey from Pew Research Center found that 55 percent of lesbian, gay, or bisexual respondents have used a dating app, compared to only 28 percent of straight people. It makes sense, numbers-wise. There are fewer queer people – only 4.5 percent of the population – so you have to cast that fishing net wide to get good bites.

But the dating app experience can be worse for LGBTQ+ people. The Pew survey found more than half of lesbian, gay, or bisexual online daters have experienced some form of harassment, compared to 32 percent of straight daters.

That’s why we found the best LGBTQ+ dating apps by talking to people who have actually tried them. Our list includes both apps aimed at specific LGBTQ+ communities, and apps that are popular with (but not exclusively for) queer people. So go ahead, charge that battery and get to swiping!

Or order some pizza. You’ll need the sustenance.

Thanks to dating apps, you no longer have to walk up to a total stranger and try to strike up a conversation in person. But you still have to have some sort of opening line to kick off an interaction and “hi” isn’t going to cut it. Whether you’re on Hinge, Bumble, or Her, having a few funny dating app openers in your back pocket is a great way to get the conversation going.

If your match is receptive, you’ll know you at least have a great sense of humor in common. Just wait for a few more exchanges before inviting them to your improv show.

To help you with the perfect opener, we compiled a whole list of flirty and fun ideas for you to try. Some are punny, some are cheesy, and they’re all way better than sending an unsolicited photo. Unless said photo is of your cat. Then, by all means, give Mr. Fluffybubbles more time in the spotlight.

There’s so much to prepare when you move in with your partner. Before you get into all the logistics, though, there are questions you need to ask before you move in together to set your new life up for success. You’ve got to be prepared to talk about future plans, money, chores, traditions, intimacy, and more, all before you start packing up the U-Haul.

Emotional exhaustion, meet physical exhaustion. And then meet couch. what to ask before you move in together

And sure, the logistical concerns matter too. You have to find a place to live, after all, and schedule the movers – or your most pizza-motivated friends. Perhaps most importantly, you have to combine your mug collections to a reasonable number – 38 is reasonable, right?

But before you post that selfie of you, your partner, and the keys to your new place on Instagram, be sure you’ve hashed out all the things on this list first.

Meeting a new person for a first date can be awkward. Sitting down for a multi-course dinner is a huge time commitment. If they’re boring or you weren’t attracted to them when you first sat down, now it feels like you’re stuck there.

But, coffee dates can feel a bit like you’re interviewing someone for the position of dating you and if you’re go-to is meeting at a bar for a drink, there’s probably only so many of those dates you want to have a week.

Once you get off the apps (here’s some Hinge prompts to help you do just that), here’s a list of fun first date ideas that break the mold and are more memorable than yet another coffee date.

Are you ready to say the L word when your situationship is about to ghost you? Do you want something serious, but run for the hills when things get real? These can be signs of different attachment styles that may be getting in the way of your relationships.

And good cardiovascular endurance, depending on how fast you’re running and how high that hill is.

Even as you’re mindlessly swiping through apps on going on dates in your adult life, you could still be trying to heal your first relationship: between you and your caregiver. The connection you form with your parent or other caregiver as a baby is where you learn your relationship skills – or relationship ineptitude.

As you get older, this is often how you approach your own romantic connections. Here’s a look at what the different attachment styles are, how to identify them, and how to change them if they’re not serving you.

If you’re dating on Hinge, you’ve read countless boring Hinge prompts and responses. Oh, you love tacos and hiking? Groundbreaking. The Officeis your favorite show? Who would have thought. After a while, your eyes just start to glaze over when you see the same prompts with the same answers, over and over.

The first step to success is to set up an eye catching profile that shows off your personality and starts a conversation. We’re here to help you answer the most popular Hinge prompts and start a conversation with something besides, “I’m 6ft, if that matters.”

And seriously? We’d take a short king over that kind of attitude any day.

When it comes to relationships, there can be a fine line between sweet and scary. Your crush standing outside in the rain with a boombox may seem cute in the movies, but it’s weird in real life. The mixed messages we get from films and pop culture can make it hard to tell the difference between falling head over heels and toxic love bombing.

Here’s a look at what love bombing looks like, how you can spot it, and what to do if it happens. Hint: sacrificing a perfectly good, working vintage boombox by taking it out in the rain might be a sign. Keep those relics dry, folks!

Polyamory is getting more and more buzz these days. But, what does is mean to be polyamorous? When it comes to relationships, polyamory is a style that comes from the philosophy that one person doesn’t need to be your everything.

After all, putting all of your sexual, romantic, and emotional needs and desires in the hands of one person can be a lot of pressure. It’s like when your boss adds more responsibilities to your job. Not every millennial is a social media manager, Susan.

While monogamy is still the societal standard, more people are trying out this type of relationship style. In fact, a 2021 study found that one in nine people engaged in polyamory at some point during their life. Here’s a look at what a polyamorous relationship can look like, and how it works.

You’re connected to many important networks: your social networks, a WiFi network, the Oprah Winfrey Network. If you’re into one of many forms of non-monogamy, you might become part of a relationship network.

The network of interconnected partners is a polycule. When you seek out multiple partners, you’ll be connecting with their partners, their partners’ partners, and, hopefully, all of their adorable pets.

Making a budget is hard enough. But making a budget and sticking to it? That’s the real challenge. It can feel like your wallet is constantly under attack, wit prices going up for essentials like groceries, gas, and fun little outfits. So, to keep your budget under control, you need to know how to stop spending money.

We went to the experts for their best tips and tricks to spend less. Unfortunately, they wouldn’t lock away our wallets and swallow the key, but they did have other ideas.

Try out these tips when you’re ready to save up and keep your cash from flying out the window as fast as it arrives.

Money money money doesn’t feel all that funny when you’re trying to cover your monthly bills and save enough to retire this century. To start, you’ll need a budgeting plan. Well, one besides crossing your fingers whenever you check your accoount balance.
Luckily, there’s an app for that! Actually, quite a few. Budgeting apps can help you keep your finances on track and your goals in line.

What’s the difference between affect and effect, lie and lay, or who and whom? We can’t solve all the world’s mysteries. But what we can tell you is the difference between bisexual and pansexual. These words have close, sometimes overlapping, definitions, so they can easily be confused.

At the end of the day, a label can only be defined by the person using it. If you’re wondering which label is right for you, here’s an overview of some of the differences and similarities of bisexuality and pansexuality.

Everything keeps getting more expensive these days, including dates. A rose by any other price smells as sweet, but who can afford it? Stop going to overpriced restaurants, filling up on the free bread, and pretending to have an emergency so you can leave. Instead, have a fun, flirty, and fiscally responsible date with these cheap date ideas.

Because you don’t need to blow the budget or get banned from your local restaurants to have a romantic night with your boo. That’s more fun as bedroom roleplay, anyway.

Ever since we drew Fall Out Boy lyrics on each other with Sharpie markers we’ve wanted to experiment with temporary tattoos. But every time the markers stained our Juicy sweatsuits we wished there was a better way. Now there is, with Ephemeral semi-permanent tattoos.

These are real tattoos that are made to fade. And unlike the Sharpie art, they won’t lead to a lecture from your mom about ink poisoning.

Ephemeral created a special kind of tattoo ink that is used like regular tattoo ink but is designed to fade over time. That means you can finally try out that tattoo you’ve been dying to get but aren’t sure if you’ll regret.

Too bad it wasn’t invented before the tramp stamp craze.

Bourbon and whiskey are great for winter, but when the weather is warm, it’s time to start pouring the rum. Whether you’re making coconut rum cocktails that make you feel like you are on a beach instead of inside your tiny apartment or just enjoying it neat, here are some rum brands to try this summer.

It’s worth noting that these are not necessarily the “best” rums out there, but they are ones we think you’ll enjoy. Either way, they’ll probably make you more fun at parties. So, sit down, make yourself a Dark and Stormy and peruse the list.

As you may have heard from the worst people on Twitter, pronouns and gender identity are a hot topic. Despite @TylerDurden42069’s thoughtful discourse on the topic, using the correct gender pronouns for someone isn’t difficult, scary, or the end of gender.

If you went to elementary school with dial up Internet, you likely learned that pronouns were either she/her or he/him, and groups got the pronouns of they/them. But just as our technology (and our skin care routine) has evolved, so has our language.

According to the Pew Research Center, 26% of American adults know someone who goes by gender neutral pronouns. Even if you don’t know someone who uses gender neutral pronouns yet, it’s good to prepare for when you make new friends…someday.

Current events probably have you wondering: How did the entire future of our reproductive health end up in the hands of nine unelected people wearing graduation gowns? Strap in, because the history of abortion timeline is a long one for America.

Roe v. Wade was a landmark case for abortion rights in the United States. But if – or when – it’s struck down, we will need to learn from the history of abortion laws to find our next steps in fighting for reproductive rights.

Want to learn a new language without being threatened by the Duolingo owl? Learn which of the five love languages is yours! And, learn the language of who who you love. Oh God, the owl is right behind us, isn’t he?

The 5 Love Languages come from the book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman. This isn’t a scientific measurement – Chapman is a pastor, not a psychologist. But they can be a helpful framework for you and your partner to communicate your needs in a relationship.

It’s certainly more helpful than taking that “Which Sex and the City character are you?” quiz again. We keep getting a Manolo Blahnik?

When you think of cruelty-free beauty products, you probably don’t think about sharks. And, yet, here we are.

According to Shark Stewarts, the cosmetics industry is responsible for 2.7 million deep sea shark deaths every year. All to harvest shark liver oil to make squalene, a skincare product that is incredibly effective at moisturizing skin.

But, somewhat recently, companies like Biossance have discovered a way to make a vegan-friendly, cruelty-free form of squalene called squalane. And, the plant-based squalane moisturizes just as well.

Let’s break down what exactly squalene is, how it compares to squalane, and how the latter can fit into your beauty routine.

Every day is a delicate balance between drinking enough iced coffee to stay awake, and enough water to stay hydrated and mellow out the caffeine jitters. Instead of trying to walk that very thin line, try a wellness drink. No Goop subscription required.

The category of “wellness drinks” includes an array of beverages and brands, all of which claim that they can give you different benefits. Some claim to give you energy and keep you hydrated, help you relax, aid in digestion, and provide a few other health benefits. Can your Nalgene full of tap water do all that?