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The Best Places to Dump Someone in Dallas

By Alec Spicer

Jul 23, 2025

Breaking up over text? Tired. Breaking up in front of Big Tex? Kind of iconic, if you ask us.

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Now Naming Names on Social Media

By Emma Ruby

Jul 23, 2025

When the legal system fails them, an increasing number of women are finding support and empowerment online.

Maybe the Texas Legislature Doesn't Totally Hate Sex After All

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 14, 2025

Our lawmakers will soon head back to Austin for a special session, but sex isn't on the agenda.

Politics Are Changing How The LGBTQ+ Community Dates, Study Says

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 11, 2025

There is nothing the government can't ruin, including the joys of dating.

Move Over, Love Island. The Big D Comedy Show To Give Dallas Singles Another Shot at Love

By Austin Zook

Jul 3, 2025

The live match-making comedy show is coming to Dallas for one night only later this month.

Looking for an Etsy Witch to Cast a Love Spell? Try Therapy Instead.

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 30, 2025

Does your ex-boyfriend deserve a life of eternal misery? Ours, too — get in the Etsy witch line.

What's a VPN and How Do You Use One To Access Pornhub in Texas?

By Jacob Vaughn

Jun 30, 2025

Since Pornhub and other adult sites pulled out of the Lone Star State, Texans have been searching for VPNs like crazy. We gave it a try.

A New Katy Trail Singles Event Aims to Make Dating a Walk in the Park

By Carly May Gravley

Jun 24, 2025

An influencer is trying to rebrand it as "Date-y Trail" with a new event that includes walking, drinks and (hopefully) men.

Dating Apps Are Dying As Conservatism Rises

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 19, 2025

Dallas is a blue city, so it claims. But purity culture and staunch conservatism still taint the dating scene.

Hard Times: Texas Among the Top 10 States Struggling To Get Erections

By Alec Spicer

May 22, 2025

A new study found that men in Texas are getting soft on us.

Bumble Says These Are Best Places in Dallas for a First Date

By Alex Gonzalez

Apr 30, 2025

According to the Texas-founded dating app, these are the best places to make the right first impression.

Vibrator Maker Visits Dallas, Challenging Legislators' War on Sex Toys

By Christian McPhate

Apr 15, 2025

A maker of sexual wellness devices is behind a campaign to counter a bill that would restrict sales of sex toys.

A Vibrator, Huh? Let's See Your ID.

By Alyssa Fields

Apr 3, 2025

Sen. Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton's wife, continues the Republican war against masturbation.

State Fair of Texas Announces Dating App, Fairmates, Plays with Our Hearts

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Apr 1, 2025

Dream of serving corn dogs and funnel cake at your wedding? We got news ... but check the date.

10 Places to Meet Hot Older Women in Dallas

By Carly May Gravley

Mar 3, 2025

With the release of Babygirl, more men are seeking out "Nicole Kidman types." Here's where to meet them in Dallas.

Texas GOP Is Busy Trying To Keep Texans From Getting Busy

By Alyssa Fields

Feb 21, 2025

While biblical education may be on its way, education on knowing someone in the biblical way may be on its way out.

Filler Up: Dallas Company Offers a Non-Surgical, 'Down There' Procedure For Men

By Diego Hernandez

Feb 12, 2025

Men worldwide are getting their "fill" with a new penile enhancement procedure made in Dallas.

Updated: Love Is in the Air: All the Fun Valentine's Day Events in Dallas

By Aaren Prody and Julianna Chen

Jan 27, 2025

A long week of love is upon us. Here are the best places to wine, dine or have an avant-garde Valentine's Day in Dallas.

K-I-S-S... You Get It. Here Are the Most Romantic Restaurants in Dallas

By Aaren Prody and Carly May Gravley

Jan 23, 2025

Dallas has no shortage of lovely dining rooms. Here are some of our favorites.

Head Over Heels: Dallas Readers Are Getting Smutty

By Desiree Gutierrez

Jan 22, 2025

Dallas women prefer their reads extra spicy.

Sex & Dating

New Study Reveals Texas' Biggest Fetish

Best Places in Dallas To Find A Date Who Reads

Sex & Dating

New Study Reveals Texas' Biggest Fetish

Best Places in Dallas To Find A Date Who Reads

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