The kiss. More often than not, the first point at which we publicly and actively communicate desire. And yet the reasons we kiss can differ significantly between men and women. It may seem like a mutually shared attraction and a precursor to further harmonious interactions but scientists (what do they know, right?) suggests otherwise.
As if the concept of online and app dating wasn’t weird enough - spend weeks upon end flicking through pictures only to find half are fakes and the other half have lied about something significant - niche dating apps are taking singledom to a whole new level of surreal.
A Ladies Guide to Dating Rugby Positions John takes a closer look at male dating stereotypes and discovers an eerie correlation to rugby positions.
You’d think that people with a shared interest in literature, no matter how shy, would have a base level of eloquence that would avoid awkward silences. And yet, even the greatest literary minds of our generation find it hard to describe that most intimate of pastimes. You know. The one that begins with ’s’ and ends with ‘ex’.
Not long ago I wrote a short quiz so gents could see how good a speed dater they really were. I promised I’d write one for the ladies so here it is. In the interests of scientific balance I thought it only fair to keep the questions the same.
With just one day to go until our next Travel Bug Speed Dating I thought it was about time we looked at some of the most romantic travel destinations around the world. Tomorrow's event is sold out for girls and we have just a couple of male places available.
Whether speaking to members of the opposite sex fills your with dread, or you think you’re the Didier Drogba of speed dating, our short quiz will tell you exactly what sort of speed dater you are.
While everyone from PUA’s to advice columnists are keen to give step-by-step practical guidance in how to achieve success at speed dating events, John argues that these mean nothing without a deeper appreciation of how and why such techniques work.
There may be seven days in a week, every week, but what you choose to do on each day could radically change your life. John explores the statistical anomalies that inform our seven day cycle.
Every so often I like to pretend I’m a young gentleman about town. Notwithstanding my age and the fact I don’t get out much, it’s about time I shared with you some of the new eateries that have appeared on my radar recently.
As a recent poll suggests increasing cynicism among daters at the prospect of finding love, John argues it’s a natural effect of the growing popularity of online dating.
I think I’m in heaven. We’ve joined forces with All Bar One to bring together two of London’s favourite past times – speed dating and drinking! And not just any drinking but that finest of elixirs, wine.
“Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.” ― Andre Simon
240 single revellers, 24 degrees, plenty of sunshine and a one of the finest river cruises in London. This was Saturday afternoon’s Rock The Boat Party 2015.
I’m excited. I wouldn’t normally class myself as an excitable person. Energetic maybe, but not excitable. Yet I’m really excited. In two days we have our most exciting event of the year – Rock the Boat 2015!
Our annual Rock The Boat Lock & Key Parties are the biggest and most anticipated singles events of the year. It’s imperative that we have the best hosts to ensure the afternoon goes as well as it can. But party hosts aren’t born. They’re made.
As I write this, we have just four days until our biggest and most anticipated event of the year – Rock The Boat 2015.
When it comes to food, there are a couple of classic items that everyone generally accepts assist in boosting the libido. Chocolate, chillies, oysters, asparagus… But if you’re not in the mood for spicy chocolate dipped bi-valves that make your pee smell funny, and if you fancy something a little more summery there are some readily available options that won’t break the bank. So here are my top 5 erotically energising summer foods.
I spent around 15 years overseas. A number of years wandering through various countries in Asia before nearly a decade in Australia. In that time I had numerous relationships, fell in love, got engaged, broke up, fell in love, broke up, fell in lust… you know how it goes. A few years ago I ended up back in blighty, met a girl in West London, fell in love and got married earlier this year.
I love countdowns. New Year’s Eve, space craft launches, how many days until pay day… Countdowns create a growing sense of excitement and expectation around a momentous event. And we now have our very own. It’s T-12 days until our biggest event of the year – The Rock The Boat Summer Lock & Key Party!
The beauty of Speed Dating London lies in its no-nonsense approach. You take an equal number of single girls and guys, put them in a room and give them a few minutes to chat with every other member of the opposite sex.
Original speed dating events in London normally begin at 7.30pm. You will need to register with our hosts and to begin with they will issue you with a score sheet. This will help you to keep track of the singles that you would like to meet again and perhaps go on a date with. After a short period of mingling, your host for the evening who will run through detailed instructions and give you your starting position if you are a guy or table for the event if you are a girl.
A London speed dating event is split into two halves, each lasting around an hour, there will be an interval at half time of about 15 minutes for speed dating London. You will have between 4 and 5 minutes with each person, after which you need to tick a box on your score sheet - "yes, I would like to meet this person again" or "no. Thanks but no thanks". Or "friend" if you'd like to get to know them platonically. Make sure that you do this after each date to keep track. Afterwards there is an opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle informally - this is often where the real action begins, so make sure you don't disappear too quickly!
After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.