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In praise of Girlsmas
Girlsmas, Chicksmas, Galidays... Whatever you want to call it, hanging at a female-focused holiday gathering is how we want to spend December 25th this year.
Dating
Should you buy your hookup a Christmas gift?
You've been seeing each other casually for a while, but you're not in a relationship. You're not even really friends. But it's the holidays, so... What's the protocol around giving your hookup a gift?
Community
Are Gelphie/Elphinda gay? 5 reasons we think Wicked is queer-coded AF
"What is this feeling?" The love that dare not speak its name, of course! Glinda, Elphaba, let me break it to you gently: You're queer.
Dating
Caught in a lust triangle
In Wicked, Elphaba and Glinda are both crushing on the same guy... But they're best friends, not to mention college roommates. What's a witch to do? (spoilers, obvs)
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Hometown hookups over the holidays
You're staying with family for the holidays, you're bored so you hit that bar you tried to get into with a fake ID when you were 17, and you end up going home with your high school crush, who's also just in town for Christmas... Wait, how did this happen again?
Desires
What is “soaking”, and why is it a thing?
You might have heard of “soaking”, a sexual practice that students at particular colleges are purported to engage in. It’s gone viral on social media, and frankly, we’re concerned.
Desires
Exploring kinks when you're vanilla
Curious about what else you could try in the bedroom, but a bit nervous and shy that you won't be into it? Hey, it's okay - you are allowed (nay, encouraged!) check things out in a safe, consensual way without getting in too deep.
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Aftercare: What is it, and why you should start doing it
Do you practice aftercare? Our friends at Girls Get Off explain why you should make it a regular part of your post-intimacy routine.
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Do feminists have better sex? Yes, they do
Contrary to toxic myths and cliché, feminist women are enjoying pleasurable sex lives.
Wellbeing
Should you ever sleep with your ex?
Come on, we’ve all thought about it – what if you had one more chance to sleep with your ex? Would you, should you, could you? Here are the pros and cons.
Wellbeing
Sex Ed: Sexuality vs sensuality
You may have heard the word “sexuality” and “sensuality” used interchangeably, but while they’re related, they’re not the same thing. HUD App’s new Sex Ed series explains.
Wellbeing
Is your bedroom a safe space?
There's a lot of talk about places being "safe spaces" - so is your bedroom a safe space? What does a "safe space" bedroom look like?
Safety
Red and green flags on dating apps
Are you color-blind when it comes to red and green flag behavior in potential dates? Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) shares how to weed out the bad fits and stick to the good matches on dating apps.
Dating
So you've been ghosted...
When you’re on the apps, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll experience ghosting – someone leaving you on read, ignoring you, or just disappearing mid-conversation. Here’s why it happens and what to do about it.
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“Help me find this random person!” The rise of missed connections
Seen those TikTok videos of people asking for help finding someone they exchanged smiles with on the bus, or locked eyes with at a crowded concert? Rather than approaching people in person, more and more of us are experiencing missed connections – relying on social media to help.
Desires
Fetish 101: Nylons
Do you find stockings sexy? Are tights titillating? There's something inherently sensual about nylons, and many people find they're drawn to the sensual qualities of this simple yet elegant item of clothing.
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It's Singles' Day! 11 reasons why it's better to be single right now
With the state of the world right now, you might think coupling up is better - you know, seeking a friend for the end of the world, and all that - but actually, we're arguing that single life is the way to be. Here are 11 reasons why being single is pretty nifty.
Dating
FYI: What is the 4B movement?
In the aftermath of the US presidential election, it's all over our social feeds right now, but the 4B movement has been around for longer than you might realize - and it might have a serious impact on dating and relationships. Here's what you need to know.
Dating
Why the festive season is merrier when you're single
Longing for a date you can take to Grandma's holiday dinner? Guess what - you're better off going solo.
Dating
Should you ever hook up on a work trip?
Heading off on a work conference with the company credit card and a schedule packed full of networking drinks? Hang on a minute - think about some things before you have too much fun, says HUD’s People and Culture Manager Stef.
Desires
How to date and hook up without heartache
Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) shares some professional wisdom for how to navigate the dating world while looking after your emotional wellbeing.
Dating
Things women are sick of seeing in your dating app profile pics
Not another photo of you holding a fish, please! If you have these pics in your dating app profile, get some new ones ASAP.
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The best sex position for you, based on your Zodiac sign
Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate October than by bringing a little mystery and magic into the bedroom? Our resident sexpert Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) shares a different kind of horoscope.
Health
Fact check: Is my sex toy messing with my vaginal health?
Dr Claire Pickett from Stigma Health is back to share three important things that will help keep your nether regions happy and healthy.
Dating
Are you being "trumped" by your date?
There's a new red flag to be aware of: "Trumping". No, we're not talking about which presidential candidate your date supports - we're talking about a personality type that manifests itself in certain behavioural traits and rhetorical patterns.
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Book review: I Don't - The Case Against Marriage
First comes love, then comes marriage... Or does it need to? This is a powerfully written manifesto on what women are getting themselves into (or what they might opt out of).
Safety
Soulmate or scammer?
Not sure if you're connecting with your soulmate or a scammer on the apps? Our Customer Service Rep Ang Cleary has some tips for weeding out the fakers, fraudsters, and ripoff artists.
Wellbeing
When it hurts to look in the mirror
Body dysmorphia isn't a case of shallow vanity - it's a real mental health disorder that can have a serious negative impact on people's lives.
Dating
I still live with my parents... What are the rules around bringing home a hookup?
In this economy, it's not all that uncommon to stay living at home for a few years after graduating, or to come back home post-college and bunk in your parents' basement. So what do you do if you want to bring a date home for the night?
Health
Is everything okay... Down below?
From pH balance to infections, sexual health expert Dr Claire Pickett from Stigma Health ups the ante on your vaginal literacy.
Health
All about... Female condoms
September 16 is Global Female Condom Day, so let's get up close and personal with this clever contraceptive device.
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Community
Do we really need another season of Love Is Blind?
Is Love Is Blind still an intriguing “social experiment” or is it actually a bad idea that should bow out before it causes more than just public heartbreak?
Wellbeing
Sex anxiety and how to deal
Does the thought of having sex freak you out? Or do you get close to doing the deed and then panic? Or do you overthink things and talk yourself out of it well before you've got a chance to begin? Maybe this will help.
Health
Let's bust some booty myths
Our resident sexpert Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) clears up some of the biggest misconceptions about anal sex so you an explore with confidence.
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Top 10 pickup lines from Sabrina Carpenter's latest album
We wanna try out her fuzzy pink handcuffs, and so will you. Here are our picks of lyrics that double as sensational pick-up lines to try with your next date.
Desires
Outercourse
Have you ever heard of "outercourse"? Keep your pants on (literally) and learn the nuances of clothed intimacy.
Dating
Do you talk that way in real life?
Maybe your potty mouth is putting off your potential matches, ever think of that?
Health
Let's talk about PrEP and PEP, baby
What are PrEP and PEP, and how can they help prevent the spread of HIV? Our friends at Stigma Health have the info on how to protect yourself and reduce your risk of getting HIV by 99%.
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In our demure dating era
Maybe you need to tap into your demure, modest, mindful, cutesy side when you're looking for a match.
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Hi, I'm the problem. It's me.
What's holding you back from enjoying your dating life? You might need to just get out of your own way. Here's how.
Desires
It's Anal August! Your beginner's guide to anal play
Whether you’re new to the idea or looking to expand your sexual repertoire, HUD’s resident sexpert Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) has advice for how to explore anal play safely and pleasurably.
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It's National Orgasm Day! So let's talk about the orgasm gap
Did you know that men are twice as likely to have an orgasm during sex than women? Here's what we can do about the orgasm gap.
Community
Even more you didn't know (until now) about sex and the Olympics
We've got the goss from the Athletes' Village - clearly this is a topic that's going to outlast the Olympic Games themselves.
Dating
Should you sleep with your roommate?
You're crushin' on your roomie and the feeling seems mutual... But should you go there? What could happen if you become friends with benefits while you're living in the same space? Let's look at the pros and cons.
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Book review: Otherhood - Essays on being childless, childfree and child-adjacent
When you're dating, you're probably thinking mostly about how *not* to have kids, which is fair enough. What if you never have kids? Like, never ever? This new book explores the societal taboo of adulthood without children.
Community
A brief history of sex and the Olympics
With more than 10,000 fit, good-looking, top-of-their-game-in-every-way athletes gathering in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, is it any wonder the Athletes' Village is a hotbed of hookups and sexy celebrations?
Dating
Top tips to up your game on - and beyond - the dating apps
HUD's resident sexpert Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) gives some good advice for improving your UX on dating apps and when you're meeting people in real life.
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The Dying Art of Playlist Building
When's the last time someone made you a mixtape? (Possibly a rhetorical question since actual tapes no longer seem to exist.) Kira Carrington of Massive magazine gets nostalgic about playlists.
Dating
When is it okay to swear in front of your date?
Swearing, cursing, using foul language, dropping F-bombs in your date's presence - how soon is too soon?
Dating
Dealing with a messy breakup... When you have to work
Navigating a breakup is never easy, especially when it's unfolding against the backdrop of your professional life. HUD's People & Culture Manager Stef shares some good advice.
Dating
How to spot weaponized incompetence in someone you're dating
Are you carrying more than your share of relationship responsibility because the other person just isn't good at this sort of thing? You might be dealing with a case of weaponized incompetence.
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Why are we attracted to some people but not others?
You see someone across a crowded room, and you're instantly attracted to them. What's that all about? Our Good Girls Mikayla and Siobhan explain the science of attraction.
Community
Finding Pride, losing it, then finding it again
How do you celebrate Pride when you’re still navigating what it means to you? HUD App’s Director of Marketing, Mikayla Robinson, gets honest about Pride.
Dating
What does it mean if my pet doesn't like my date?
If your pet cat is hissing, your dog is growling, and your goldfish is swimming in the other direction every time the person you're dating is around, you should probably pay attention.
Dating
10 tips for dating as a neurodivergent human
If you're neurodivergent, you might feel like dating is just too confusing and intimidating to even attempt. Here are some tips to help you feel more comfortable looking for love.
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The V word
Guess what? You don't owe anybody your virginity. It's not a gift, a precious treasure, something you can "lose", or anything to do with your character. So what's the big deal about virginity?
Community
Pride parade prep guide
HUD's resident sexpert Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) tells you what to wear, bring, and expect for your first Pride parade.
Health
5 Myths and facts about LGBTQIA+ Sexual Health
Our friends at Stigma Health debunk some myths and speak some truths about LGBTQIA+ sexual health - some of which might surprise you.
Dating
Should you use AI to write your dating app profile?
AI is everywhere, but should it be a part of your dating app profile? Is it lying if you let AI tell you what to say, or are you just using another handy tool?
Desires
Designing our dream sex toy
Our Good Girls write an open letter to the sex toy industry asking for all of our ideal sex toy dreams to come true.
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Boundaries and why you need them
Just because you're into casual, no-strings-attached dating doesn't mean you don't have boundaries. Here's why you should figure out what those boundaries are and be unapologetic about them.
Dating
What dating was like in the 90s and what we can learn from it
The fashions may be coming back, but let's hope some of the dating trends of the 90s stay put in the past. Although there are a few things we'd like to resurrect...
Desires
How to: Recreate *that* Bridgerton carriage ride scene in real life
We studied the famous carriage encounter between Colin and Penelope in meticulous, precise, thorough detail, just for the sake of educating you about how to DIY it.
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Get to know yourself this May
Did you know that this month is known as Masturbation May? It might seem silly, but this international celebration of self-pleasure has some pretty radical origins.
Dating
Things that give you the "ick" (and how to deal)
What do TikTok and Baby Reindeer have in common? A deep and uncomfortable dive into "the ick", that indefinable feeling which we've all felt from time to time about a person or scenario. That niggly feeling of "I don't like this, and I can't say why."
Desires
Fetish 101: What's wax play?
Ever dipped your fingers in warm candle wax and thought, "Ahh, that's quite nice!" Take things a step further with wax play - here's how to indulge safely.
Dating
How to: Write the perfect dating app profile
HUD's resident sexpert Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) gives her top six tips for writing a dating profile that'll get you seen.
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Beginner's guide to sex toys
Let's talk about sex toys, baby! Here's how to get started and choose what's right for you.
Health
Why you need to talk to your grandparents about STIs
When you're visiting your grands at their retirement village this weekend, you might want to bring up sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Our friends at Stigma Health explain why.
Dating
Workplace hookups: Yay or nay?
Should you ever date someone from work? HUD App’s People & Culture Manager Stef has some good advice.
Dating
What your zombie apocalypse plan says about your dating personality
How you'd deal with hordes of the undead says a lot about how you might approach your dating life - and may reveal some things you didn't know about yourself.
Dating
How to: Hook up at a festival
A music fest is the perfect place for a casual date. Here are three quick tips for making the most of the opportunity.
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Figuring out what you're into in the bedroom
What you find kinky is subjective, but we guarantee that more people are doing interesting (ahem) things in the bedroom than you might realize. Here's how to figure out what you're into.
Dating
Mind your manners when you're online messaging
Five tips for improving how you come across in someone's DMs.
Dating
6 things to do before a first date
"Be prepared" is a motto that'll set you up for a good time.
Health
Educate yourself about STIs
Our friends at Stigma Health tell you everything you need to know – but were too afraid to ask – about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
Dating
Coffee, commute, connections
Why your morning commute is the perfect time to suss out your next hookup.
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How the hell do you make friends as an adult?
Post-school and in the real world, how do you actually meet people to hang out with?
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Desires
Fetish 101: What's a foot fetish?
People make jokes about selling foot pics on the internet, but honestly, foot fetish isn’t that uncommon – or even that unusual of a fetish. Here’s the lowdown on foot fetish.
Dating
Hey, who are you calling "slut"?
HUD’s resident sexpert Danielle Simpson-Baker (aka The Sexpot Therapist) says it's time to shut down the shame that comes with being called a slut.
Dating
Three key ingredients for a good date
Do you give up on dates before you've even finished your first drink? This might help.
Dating
Help! I've caught feels for my FWB
What to do when you've developed feelings for your friend with benefits.
Safety
8 ways to stay safe when you’re meeting someone in person
Staying safe online and in person is critical – and should be your first priority.
Dating
Why women should date like men
Yes, how women and men approach dating is different – here's how women can level the playing field.
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Valentine's Day: A day of love, not just lovers
This Valentine's Day, let's challenge the conventional. Let's celebrate the love that exists within every facet of our lives.
Dating
The art of a no-strings-attached Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day often conjures up images of serious commitments, grand romantic gestures, and the pressure to define relationships. But what if we told you that Valentine's Day could be equally meaningful and enjoyable without the weight of expectations?
Dating
I'm single and I'm fine, thanks
Is it ever appropriate to question why someone is single, then immediately try to fix them up with a date?
