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Open About Female Orgasm: 4 Ways to Achieve It Revealed

Several thousand women, several thousand interviews, one female orgasm and four techniques how women can achieve it. This has been elaborated by the latest study, which breaks the false image promoted by the media and the pornographic industry, according to which the mere penetration of the vagina by the penis is guaranteed to lead to orgasm.

According to international sexual and reproductive organizations, sexual satisfaction, sexual pleasure and excitement, the ability to increase excitement and enjoy sex in general, is a basic human right, not just a solution to a psychological or health problem.

Research shows that the more women can enjoy sex, the happier, more satisfied they are, have lower stress levels, experience less anxiety and depression, and are more satisfied in their relationship because they experience better intimacy. A positive sexual experience and the right to it can also be found in their declarations on sexual rights. But how is it in reality?

Porn, fake porn…

Currently, young people rely on pornographic content and the depiction and explanation of sex through pornography due to the absence of sex education (if it is not absent, then young people are not satisfied with its content). And this is a mistake due to its exposure and unreality (as we mentioned in previous articles), escalating violence and orientation towards a male audience, i.e. purely male needs and fantasies (sex is not a “one-way ticket”).

If you look at previous research, they claim that only 25-30% of women achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse – but they do not distinguish between penetration and ways of stimulating the clitoris, which comes out as the key to achieving sexual pleasure and orgasm.

57% versus 95%? Orgasm in women and men

To begin with, a survey conducted by Cosmopolitan magazine (a sample of more than 2,300 women aged 18-40, 2015):

  • 57% of women confirmed that they reach orgasm every time or most of the time during sex with their partner, but 95% of men reach orgasm every time or most of the time during sex with their partner. The most common obstacles are: 50% of women are “almost there, but I can’t get past the last step to orgasm”, 38% of women talk about insufficient clitoral stimulation, 35% of women about “wrong” clitoral stimulation from their partner and 32% of women are “too much in their own head ” or makes sure they look good during sex
  • 78% of women believed that partners care about achieving orgasm, but 72% of men work their way to orgasm without helping women achieve theirs
  • 33% of women did not fake an orgasm, 67% did. To the question “why”, they answered: 28% of women because of their partner and his feelings (so that he doesn’t feel bad, but feels satisfied), 27% of women because of a faster end to sex, because they felt that they would not reach orgasm, 42% of women gave both of these options and 3% of women entered “other reasons”
  • When asked how women achieve orgasm, they answered: 39% of women by masturbating with a hand or a sex toy, 20% of women by vaginal penetration and clitoral stimulation, 15% of women by penetration without stimulation, 12% of women by oral sex, 9% of women by their partner’s hand, 2 % of women with a sex toy in the hands of their partner and 3% of women stated “another way”
  • Age at first orgasm was given by women as follows: 9.5% of women were less than 11 years old, 14% 11-13 years old, 19% 14-16 years old, 27% 17-19 years old, 18% 20-24 years old, 4% of women 25-29 years old, 1% 30-34 years old, 0.5% 35-40 years old and 7% of women did not remember

By stimulating the clitoris for more intense sexual pleasure…

In another study (2017), they examined the orgasms of American women aged 18-94. The results showed that for 18.4% of the women interviewed, penetration of the vagina with the penis alone was enough to achieve orgasm, for 36.6% of women penetration alone was not enough, stimulation of the clitoris was also necessary, and 36% of women said that stimulation was not necessary during penetration, but sexual pleasure, excitement and orgasm itself were better and more intense with her.

One of the authors of Psychology Today, psychologist, sex therapist and professor at the University of Florida, Laurie Mintz, conducted a similar survey among her students. 43% of them confirmed that they achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse by stimulating the clitoris, 34% achieve it only by stimulating the clitoris, 19% achieve orgasm rarely, if at all, and only 4% of female students need sexual intercourse, i.e. penile penetration, to achieve it. This is quite an important result.

… but what is the clitoris?

The problem is that few people are interested in what a woman’s vagina actually looks like, what it is made of, which parts make up the clitoris, where are the nerve endings, the stimulation of which can increase a woman’s excitement. Then we should not be surprised that according to the WHO, 8-21% of women experience pain during penile penetration.

The clitoris is not just a protrusion visible to the eye, but an organ extending deep into the vagina. It consists of 18 parts – a mix of muscles, nerves and erectile tissues, all of which work together during arousal. Its length is 7-12 cm and during excitement it swells and increases up to 50-300%. Many doctors believe that the G-spot is only part of it.

The clitoris contains an average of 8,000 nerve endings (twice the number of nerve endings in the penis). Other nerve endings sensitive to touch also include other external parts of the female genitalia, i.e. the vulva – the inner lips and the entrance to the vagina.

And the first third of the vaginal canal also contains them, which does not mean that the other two thirds are not sensitive endings, they just react more to pressure, which explains why many women like the feeling of a penis or a sex toy in the vagina.

4 techniques to achieve orgasm

Plos One magazine published the latest research this year, which took a rather (until then) unconventional look at achieving orgasm (during penetration): first it interviewed 4,270 women aged 18-plus from around the world to pinpoint the four most important techniques, then it focused on American women (3017 women aged 18-93, online research) to verify practices:

  • About 70% of women stimulate the clitoris with a finger or a sex toy during the penetration of the vagina with the penis (or sex toy).
  • About 76% of women move their penis or sex toy in such a way that it rubs (stimulates) against the clitoris, constantly during the entire penetration, while the penis remains inside the vagina, so there is no penetration – by moving in and out
  • About 84% of women concentrate on penetration only at the point of entry into the vagina (so-called shallow penetration) – with a finger, tip of the penis, tongue, lips, sex toy (excitement, subsequent penetration into the vagina, or orgasm, women described as more pleasurable and satisfying )
  • About 88% of women “rotate”, turn, raise or lower their hips/pelvis during penetration to influence/accommodate the friction of the penis, sex toy. It was about the position and angle of a woman’s hips as a way to achieve greater sexual excitement and orgasm

The results show that the clitoris is key. Three of the four techniques involve stimulation of the clitoris, and during penetration, women intensify their sexual excitement by applying pressure to the inner clitoris. These findings are all the more important because they disprove the “myth” created by pornographic images, according to which women can achieve intense orgasms only by penile penetration or toys.

They are also important for the support of women who are unhappy with the inability to reach orgasm just from penetration. Orgasm can be achieved in different, different ways than is widely advertised and portrayed. Therefore, it is better to focus on getting to know your own body, communicating your sexual needs and walking proudly and confidently towards their fulfillment.

Men revealed which women were the most unfaithful to them: You can have great sex with them, but even that is not a guarantee

Not only men are unfaithful, women can also be beautiful bastards sometimes. You can have great sex with them, but even that is not a guarantee that you will be the only one by their side.

Good sex is immediately reflected in a man’s mood, and most of them do not hide the fact that they need it for life. They are also disappointed from time to time, and the woman they looked up to can go behind their back. Not even great sex is a guarantee that it doesn’t happen.

You can have great sex with them, but even that is not a guarantee

While many times the first sign that something is up is when a woman stops sleeping with you, this may not always be the case. Even women, with whom men had perfect sexual pleasures, led them by the nose and over time found out that they were taking turns in bed with someone else. Here are their experiences.

Men revealed which women were the most unfaithful to them

“I had a great career but no relationship. When I found my partner, I wanted to treat her to everything I could afford to buy her. I noticed that we always had really mega good sex then. That’s why I was happy to give her a present. But over time, it wasn’t enough for her and she started hooking me, the originally ordinary woman, with an even richer guy,” adds Roman (40) with a smile today.

“I didn’t know that I had a boyfriend by my side who was talking to my friends behind my back. Over time, I realized that she was always a flighty type who needed to socialize and visit all her friends in the evening, hug and kiss them,” confided Peter (35), who thanks to this understood what type of woman he did not want to have by his side .

“The more I earned, the more my girlfriend began to turn into an artifice. As if she was afraid that she was in danger from the other women. However, I had no idea that he would go even further and flirt with each of my friends. Finally, one of my best friends succumbed to her and I have since deleted both of them from my life,” added Mario (44) at the end.

These women are considered goddesses by men: Who has a magical aura for them and they can’t resist it?

Which women do guys find the absolute most attractive? And what adds to their attractiveness in their eyes? They revealed it themselves.

Grace, tenderness and fragility with a dose of mystery win

Some women seem to have a strange aura about them. When they appear in the presence of men, they are immediately attracted to them. They know exactly what to say, how to react in situations. Even their gestures seem attractive. What do men perceive really intensely in this regard?

Beauty is an important factor, but it is not as important as you might think. I adore women who are gentle, gentle at first glance. And they exude natural grace and fragility. This is something I simply cannot resist. Yes, big lips, a nice ass and a figure are great, but they are not what I notice in a woman if I am serious about her. It is that charm that plays a big role. (John 28)

For me, the embodiment of the goddess is a woman who is a woman. I feel that nowadays women are extremely self-confident, independent and more masculine than they should be. The delicacy is lost from them and that’s a shame. That’s what gets us men, and I have a feeling I’m not the only one who thinks so. My friends feel that way too. (Self, 31)

For me it is mystery and tenderness. Those are the two attributes that women who immediately attract me have. It simply radiates from them. Really, even if you don’t realize it, you just have this all around you and yes, it affects us guys more than you probably think. (Matthew, 33)

First date: We bring you 6 tips on how to succeed

Your first date is approaching and your heart starts pounding with nervousness? This is understandable; after all, the first impression is the most important, and a good first date can eventually result in a lasting relationship. We conducted a survey among our members and bring you 6 useful tips on how not to mess up your first date.

Don’t underestimate the preparation for the first date

They say that clothes make a person, and there is probably no one who has not considered the most appropriate outfit for a first date. It’s best to be yourself and three quarters of our members would choose clothes that they feel good in and that fit them. But beware: definitely not sweatpants or dungarees…

For more than 90 percent of the respondents, the first meeting is very important.

Before going on your first date, invite a friend to your home and evaluate the selected clothing together. A critical look from someone you know is never harmful and will help to gain distance.

The first meeting in the apartment is taboo

Inviting someone to your home for a first date means dating suicide, so you will definitely not miss choosing a suitable place. Cafes (44% of respondents) and restaurants (22%) remain the undisputed classics, but there are also other options.

Places like cinemas, theaters or clubs are not the best place for a first date. If a couple just sits quietly next to each other on a first date, or the music drowns them out, it is difficult to learn more about each other.

Talk about what you enjoy

According to the Czech coach Hana Wolf, naturalness is very important for a relationship, and activities that you enjoy and fulfill are equally important. “So if you talk about what you like, you can easily find out how much you have in common. If you find that you don’t have much in common, there is still plenty of room to back out of the relationship,” adds the coach.

Be careful about paying

You should make it clear to the waiter that you intend to pay for yourself. If the other party insists on paying for both – it does not mean that you owe someone anything.

85% of users want to pay the bill for themselves, and at the first meeting you should not be arrogant to the service in any case.

Give yourself at least half an hour

It always takes two for a first date, both parties look forward to meeting each other and devote their free time to it. If you meet someone who does not meet your expectations of a partner, do not panic and spend at least half an hour.

As many as 57% of respondents in the case of lack of interest, and thus a failed date, do not say anything and show their lack of interest only indirectly.

Speak the truth

According to coach Wolf, we shouldn’t try to beautify our profession: “If someone doesn’t want you the way you are, it’s simply not worth it.”

The most important final advice: Don’t forget to arrive on time, because nothing poisons the other person like a long wait filled with the nervousness of the first meeting. An indicator of a successful date is a kiss, which you would receive from almost 70 percent of the respondents. Good luck!

This is why you are afraid of love based on your sign

Are you egotistical, insecure or do you have a comfort zone? This is your love horoscope, which you are so afraid of based on your sign.

Aries

You are sometimes egotistical, selfish and you mainly want your own needs, and you feel that you have neither time nor energy to give attention and love to someone else. One of your fears is that when it comes to love, it can rob you of the freedom you love so much. You are afraid of losing your routine and comfort zone.

Love can scare you because it might show your true self, which you really don’t want. You want to have a safe, but at the same time simple relationship without problems, in which you will not give much. You fear love too much, which complicates your life.

Taurus

You are stubborn and you go your own way. Your comfort is the worst thing that prevents you from having a normal and fulfilling relationship. You don’t like to invest in it more than it is beyond your comfort zone. You’d rather spend your time building walls than fighting for love, and you’re very skeptical about it. You don’t believe much in true love and prefer to focus on your friends and family, who you put your energy into.

If you let someone close to you, it has to be someone special and you don’t want to spend time with someone you won’t be with anyway.

Gemini

You are afraid of love because of the fear of being too limited and you are a very unpredictable person. You can’t stay anywhere long enough and you say you still have time for love. That’s why even if someone were to come into your life, you say that he’s not the right one and you’d rather write him off sooner so you can plan something with him.

What you fear most is the silence that love brings. You thrive on experience and change, and fear that the stability a relationship would bring would only mean boredom.

Cancer

You are the most loving sign in the zodiac. You care about others and are not afraid to show your sensitivity. And that’s exactly why you’re afraid of love, because you feel that it will be rejected or that it won’t be reciprocated enough from the other side. You choose your partner very strictly, but you fall in love really quickly.

You are not satisfied with average love and consider it as the most important aspect of your life, so you can be disappointed if someone gives priority to career instead of love.

Leo

You admire everything that has to do with love. You love to talk about love and can fall in love very quickly. You are the most devoted sign of the zodiac, capable of sacrificing everything. However, you fear insecurity and the fact that your partner does not pay you as much attention as you would like.

You also don’t like the feeling that someone has power over you, so you are very careful about who you fall in love with. However, if you allow someone to be in your life, he is a truly happy person.

Virgin

You have your protective walls that no one can climb. You are a big introvert and you don’t let anyone into your life. Your pursuit of perfectionism and fulfilling your own standards prevents you from realizing that you are worthy of love. You need someone you can trust, but on the other hand, you are afraid of losing everything for love.

You are afraid of advice and if you get burned in love, you withdraw and it is difficult for anyone to reach you. You know who you are, and that’s why it’s sometimes difficult for someone to meet all your requirements regarding a relationship.

Libra

You want to have a deep and meaningful relationship, but sometimes you don’t know how to go about it. Like Virgo, you are also aware of your mistakes and know everything about yourself, so few people will surprise you. You are very perceptive and expect the same from your partner. You are a very calm person and you are afraid when there are problems in the relationship that you cannot solve.

You are so afraid of loneliness that sometimes you don’t know if you love someone just so you won’t be alone, and that’s why you think about it more than is appropriate.

Scorpion

You have an innate fear of loss and betrayal, which is why you are very careful about love. You are naturally distrustful. You are very intense and proactive, and everything in your life must have meaning, and of course that also applies to love. You are calm and soulful, and others perceive you as a cold, emotionless person, which is not true.

You seem cold, but if you fall in love, you can give yourself away and expect the same from the other person.

Sagittarius

You are energetic and you must experience love throughout your life. You live off it. You breathe from her. But what you want more than love is intense experience and adventure. For you, a boring life means that you are not living at all. You are afraid of love because you are afraid of boring or boring someone else. You want to experience excitement and excitement on a daily basis and you are afraid that you would settle for this routine that comes with love.

You are an idealist and when it comes to love, you fear that you will get into a routine with the wrong person that will be difficult to get out of.

Capricorn

You have tremendous self-control, you are responsible, focused and disciplined. You are afraid of love because it seems unpredictable and you don’t like to suffer very much. You have to have a plan and that’s why love sometimes causes you more problems. You are very cautious and hate to lose control of your life. You hate failure in life or in love, and even if you are a realist, you can put on rose-colored glasses and let yourself be obsessed with love.

For you, love is an investment, where you devote your efforts, time, and therefore you need to constantly get it back.

Aquarius

You push love away because you are too impatient to play emotional games. You want to know what’s going on between you and him right now. You hate the uncomfortable insecurity you feel. But love requires time, which you do not like to sacrifice for someone with whom you are not sure.

You always feel very insecure and anxious about going on a date with someone. You are not sure of yourself and sometimes you don’t know what to expect from yourself, so sometimes you don’t even want to hurt the other person.

Pisces

You push love away because you have incredibly unrealistic expectations. You define love as butterflies in your stomach and bliss. However, you are afraid that you will never find an ideal partner who will understand you and appreciate your individuality. You don’t want to be in a relationship where you’re not yourself. You don’t want a classic relationship, but a full-fledged and romantic one that will last a lifetime.

Nechceš mať lásku ako všetci ostatní a nechápeš, ako je niekto vo vzťahu len so samoty. Si veľmi individuálna osobnosť, ktorá to isté očakáva aj od toho druhého.

How to know that your partner is still in love with his/her ex?

You just entered a new relationship, you should be 100% happy, but something is bothering you. You have an inkling that something is wrong. Could the partner still be in love with his/her ex? Is it going to be recognized? He’s going. Read what 7 signals you can notice.

Sometimes relationships are not the most rosy, everyone knows that. There can be many problems that lead to arguments or just not understanding each other enough. But you don’t even have to argue in your relationship, and you can also feel a strange feeling. How would the partner be a little more relaxed and still think about his/her ex. Of course, this usually happens when a man ends one relationship and immediately goes into another. Everything that will be described here can of course also happen the other way around – women also remain in love with their ex-partner. For the sake of simplicity, in some cases we will use the words partner in the masculine gender and ex in the feminine gender, but you can also turn it around.

The question arises – what about it? If you are absolutely sure that your partner is still in love with his ex, you can try to wait. Often it’s just a feeling of losing something we knew, and some people take a little longer to get used to it. It helps a lot when their ex also finds a partner and he realizes that life goes on. If you want to support him a little, you can talk to him about it, although often people don’t want to talk about it or even deny it. There is nothing wrong with admitting that you miss someone, even if it is an ex-partner. After all, people live together for several (dozens) of years, and when things change from day to day, it’s a really big change. But he should definitely not cling to the latter. The two can remain friends, even if it’s so tricky. Neither of them can stay in love. And if neither of them is really in love, they are often estranged from each other and only distant friendship connects them – they say hello on the street, once every few years we “chat”, which is new. If there is such a relationship between them, there is nothing to fear.

The best solution to such a situation is to avoid being in a relationship with someone who has just ended a relationship. And even worse if his second partner ended the relationship. Put your legs on your shoulders and run as hard as you can, because this does not bode well. But you can’t trust the heart. The mind says one thing, but the heart … It is usually stronger. And besides, one would later regret not having at least tried it. But go into it with an open mind, you have to know what can happen and that it may not be pleasant at all. If this ugly vision comes true, then it will be up to you to decide whether to stay or leave.

So now we are getting to the important part. How to know that our partner is still in love with his ex? How does he show it even if he doesn’t tell you? (And note that he won’t just admit it.)

He does not confide in you

He doesn’t have to confide in you with everything, but when you ask him where he’s been all afternoon (not reproachfully, more curiously, what he’s been doing and how he’s been) and he’s reluctant to answer, it’s a little weird. He also looks downright delusional, so that’s not a good sign. Of course, he could just be preparing some surprise for you or buying you gifts for Christmas or for your birthday, but that is rather such a naive idea to calm his mind that everything is fine. If this strange behavior keeps repeating itself, it might be worth trying to figure out its origin.

He doesn’t want to be tied down

Have you been dating for a few months, but he still doesn’t want to say you’re together? That smells like trouble. We’re not talking about shouting out to the Facebook world that you’re in a relationship. Fortunately, it’s not very fashionable anymore, and above all, it’s stupid. If your partner doesn’t want to have it there, don’t force him, your friends will know anyway, and if you want to show others how happy you are, just add a photo from a walk where you are both tagged. That’s how you can compensate. However, this is not the primary problem in question. This happens when he doesn’t want to tell his friends or family about your relationship, or when you can’t hold hands outside, for example.

Why does anyone do such things? He mostly wants to appear single to others. He may also think that you are not the right partner he envisions for life. But he often wants to be single just for his ex-partner, so that he can take him back. It is not fair to you at all and it is not worth wasting your time with such a person. You can’t buy time, so think carefully about who you’re going to spend it with.

He always finds reasons to talk about his ex

The only time this would be acceptable would be if the person was a mutual friend of yours, or if you had mutual friends who were friends with the person. After that, it is quite likely that the word would reach him. But if he keeps talking about his ex, it’s not good. A typical example is that even when completely stupid, he/she will remember her/him. Do you have spaghetti for dinner? Yes, spaghetti, my ex liked it very much. Are you going to the zoo on Saturday? Yes, my ex and I went to the zoo all the time. Or green was his favorite color, he liked rock, he played the guitar, and so on. If you hear this too often (such a mention how many times is enough), it is suspicious. Maybe it’s just what we wrote above – he’s been used to it for so long and has so many memories that he can’t get them out of his head and vents them out loud, even though he’s no longer in love. This happens quite often.

If this situation annoys you, let him know that it’s not bothering you, he doesn’t even realize he’s doing it. In that case, he apologizes and takes care of it. But if he is unpleasant or even somehow suggests that you are making things up, you are facing a problem. Especially if it meets any of the mentioned points.

He still talks to his ex and goes out … without you

It has already been said that two can remain friends, this happens mostly when they were friends before the relationship. But in no case should your partner give priority to his ex over you or spend more time with her than with you. Also, if he lies to you about going somewhere else or completely accidentally fails to mention that his ex will be there, be careful. He wants to be alone with her, and that is already suspicious. If he had a clear conscience, he would have invited you too and would not have been embarrassed in your presence.

He still likes his/her ex’s photos on Facebook

Giving a like to a photo or status once in a while is not an act worthy of punishment. Be careful if he likes or comments on every post of his ex partner and especially when he is among the first or even has a notification set when he shares any post. It doesn’t have to concern only Facebook, we already have many more social networks. You need to choose one that you don’t have. Well, today’s modern world has certain advantages, but they go hand in hand with many disadvantages, and this is one of them.

He compares you to her/him

Mostly it’s about arguments, when he pulls out his great previous relationship. It could be anything that his ex partner did better. Did he wash the dishes better? Did he wash it more often? Maybe you often hear sentences like “He/didn’t do that/” or conversely “He/and did that/and differently!” and so on. No one tolerates constant comparison well, many people have already experienced it in their childhood from their parents and they don’t want to experience it again, which is right. Each person is unique and no one will be a copy of someone else. If his ex-partner was so perfect, let him go back to him. He’s probably not happy with you and it won’t change.

Interest and disinterest alternate with him

In many couples, one thing happens – one of the partners alternates between interest and lack of interest. Most of the time it seems like he might take a few days off to spend every spare minute with you and then he’s able to not talk to you for a few days. It either means that he is insecure about your relationship or he is full of worries. If he’s not interested at all, it’s easy – just move away and live your life with someone who will be interested. But when these periods alternate, it confuses a person and he does not know what he is in for. Sometimes it can mean that he only has you as a backup. It is often related to the second point – he does not want to declare your relationship official.

These are the three things men want most in bed: When you fulfill them regularly, they have no reason to run off for another

Although it may seem that there is no manual on how to keep a guy, this is not entirely true. There are some things men can’t say no to, and as long as you indulge them regularly, you’ve won!

Prelude

Prelude. The biggest misconception of the 21st century is that men don’t like foreplay. Sure, some men either don’t like foreplay or are bad at it. However, in general, guys want an erotic experience, touching and long sex. If they just want an orgasm, they know how to masturbate.

That’s why they need a woman by their side who can give them all this. In addition, they perceive good and high-quality sex as a relief from stress, and the female orgasm itself is the pinnacle of eroticism and excitement for a man.

Taking the initiative

Taking the initiative in sex is something every guy wants. If a woman makes it clear to him in bed that he is attractive, that she wants him, he is not over it. In short, a guy needs to feel wanted. It adds to his self-confidence, and at the same time, in this way, a woman can really keep him with her.

Stepping out of your comfort zone

Erotic games are something that gets every single guy. It is ideal if you set aside one day a week to fulfill any wishes he may have in bed.

In short, men adore women who are open to experimentation and new things in sex. Then they don’t tend to look elsewhere for anything.

Online profile: We have 8 tips for you on how to create one

Everyone is on the internet and everyone has an online profile somewhere. However, if you want to find love, your dating profile is your most powerful weapon. We decided to get some guaranteed tips for you directly from the most professional – from the users themselves.

Helping singles find happiness is our daily job. We therefore know how a well-filled online profile will increase your chances. But who is the real expert on what singles are interested in, what profiles and photos don’t get many reactions, and what happens if someone is lying? But you – the users of the Partner level. So we organized a survey to which you answered. And here is the most important thing:

Online profile is your strongest weapon

68% of our survey respondents update their profile information only in cases where something significant changes in their lives. 21% even admitted that they never update their profile.

So the first rule is – take care of your profile on the first try. Online profile is your strongest weapon in the world of online dating, so don’t underestimate it!

Less (information) is not always more

Do you believe that silence is golden? In some situations we definitely agree with you! However, if your online profile does not contain enough information, you will significantly worsen your chances of getting to know each other. According to 28% of our users, profiles that are too brief are what have no chance of reaching them.

So, if you are serious about your intention to meet through an online dating agency, provide enough interesting information about yourself. Just stick to a few basic rules and avoid mistakes.

Activities, hobbies and interests

Do you love hiking, crochet, are you passionate gardeners, cat breeders, travelers to castles and chateaux, or do you cultivate a top couch sport with a specialization in knowledge competitions? Write it all in the profile! According to our users, the list of favorite activities is in the top three most interesting data (along with photo and age data).

After all, everyone wants to meet someone with whom we are compatible and to spend time together to the fullest. So give people a chance to imagine what your time spent together could look like. You may be pleasantly surprised by how many people you will suddenly have a lot in common with.

Be positive

According to 23% of men from our survey, negativism is the second biggest problem with women’s online profiles, after lack of information. So if you need to complain about failed past relationships, family problems or an annoying job, your friends and maybe a glass of red are ideal for this purpose – definitely not your online dating profile.

Here, after all, you want to appear welcoming, optimistic, as someone open to new experiences, experiences and love. We do not tell you, but it goes without saying that you should transform yourself at all costs. If you can’t bring yourself to have a relaxed attitude, maybe it’s just not the right time to start looking for a new relationship.

Are you really that sexy?

We direct this tip primarily to the male part of those interested in getting to know each other. If you are interested in how to really impress women, let’s put it this way: you won’t attract many partners by strumming a sexy string. If you present yourself as an ideal man and your online profile is brimming with sexual energy, up to 31% of women surveyed will close it without any interest in getting to know you better.

Just for the sake of interest, men definitely don’t mind women’s profiles, and only 6% of the survey participants would not approach the owner of such a profile. But for men, in the world of serious online dating, it’s not sex that sells, but personality.

Start the spell checker

Would your former Slovak teacher faint if she saw your dating profile? We recommend that you fire up one of the programs for checking grammar and spelling. Right after the lack of information and profile eruptions of sexual energy, the biggest profile faux pas is unmistakably bad grammar.

Improving your information? You are making a mistake

Are there lies in your profile, or does it tell the absolute truth about you and do you bet your scout honor on it? 31% of the participants in our survey have already experienced a meeting where the reality surprised them. I guess we don’t need to talk about the fact that the second date did not take place in the vast majority of cases.

Photos, photos, photos

A photo is the first thing online dating users look for in a profile. Up to 26% of men and 25% of women would not click on a profile without a photo. Therefore, if you do not have a photo uploaded in your online profile, you are missing out on a full 1/4 of potential suitors. And what if there is someone worth it among them?

Profile on an online dating site – how to impress at first sight

Online dating is popular, but definitely not easy. What advantages and pitfalls it brings are summarized in our article Online dating – unlimited possibilities or a painful path? The first look at online dating is precisely the user’s profile, but considerable demands are placed on it. The profile should be interesting, at the same time true, authentic and should reflect the personality and what the person is looking for. But how to achieve all this in a relatively limited format? Here are some tips and tricks.

The photo is alpha and omega.

Online dating sites are a place where the quantity of potential candidates is filtered based on photos, which is where it all starts. As shallow as this selection is, that’s just how online dating works. If a photo is to attract attention, it must be relevant and somewhat unconventional. Have a photo of you cooking, baking a cake, hiking, skating or cycling. According to surveys, this type of photo receives up to 40 percent more messages than photos with only a face. The most successful photos on dating sites are those where a person is doing interesting activities, with pets or while traveling. On the contrary, photos with a person with alcohol receive far fewer reactions. It is good to be careful with photos of the opposite sex or with children, even if they are family members, because it can appear more unclear and scare away potential applicants.

A profile that is general is fine. However, specific is best.

Anyone who has ever been on a dating site knows that in addition to the photo, the description below can also be quite interesting. Well, not necessarily always. Many descriptions are, so to speak, copied. Enumeration of general characteristics, and list those that you expect in the person you are looking for. You probably won’t offend anyone, but you probably won’t impress anyone either. It is good to be more specific. Instead of listing all your good qualities, it is better to choose only a few and describe them in more detail. Instead of a blunt “I enjoy sports”, it is better to state, for example, “I have liked to swim since I was a child and recently I have been training intensively for a triathlon”. The same goes for the blunt “I like to read”, try replacing it with specific authors, genres and why you like them. There are no limits to the description, and of course the more engaging, the better. It is possible to describe your hobbies as traveling through a specific experience that a person has from a trip. Hitchhiking, camping, non-traditional travel experiences.

It is better not to fill in the information than to lie.

As with photos and personal information, people tend to manipulate them to some extent. Why add something somewhere and take something away, for example height, age or weight. According to surveys, people on their profiles add three centimeters to their height, lose two kilograms and report that they are one to two years younger. It is not necessary to fill in everything on the profile, so things that a person does not want to admit to do not need to be mentioned, better than lying. A lie has short legs, and the truth will most likely be revealed at a potential first face-to-face meeting anyway.

Briefly and clearly.

Even if the description on the profile doesn’t lie, few people want to read cute essayistic works there. Searchers mostly only spend a minute or two on the profile, and the length of the text needs to be adapted to that. If it’s a bio/advertisement of some kind, five shorter sentences is the ideal length. Of course it depends on the type of online dating site. Some give space for more branched sentences, but some don’t even allow you to write more than a certain number of words in terms of content.

Even though creating an ideal profile may sound difficult and even unrealistic, you can’t go wrong if you are truthful and especially authentic, because this is what weighs the most during a personal meeting anyway.

Is a platinum or gold wedding ring better?

Is a platinum or gold wedding ring better?

Wedding rings, or wedding bands as we like to call them, are a symbol that will remind you of your love until death. Therefore, do not underestimate their choice. Read the advantages of individual materials and choose the right rings for your life together.

Platinum can withstand almost anything.

The richest platinum deposits are in South Africa, where it is mined up to 4 kilometers below the surface of the earth. It belongs to very rare metals. So expect that you will have to pay extra for it. However, compared to other materials, platinum rings stand out due to their high mechanical resistance. If you care about their long-term good condition, platinum is the right choice. Not only will platinum rings last a lifetime with you, but they will still shine like they did on your wedding day. Platinum is also a material suitable for allergy sufferers.

White gold has been popular since time immemorial.

Gold has long been the most popular material for the production of engagement rings or engagement rings. It is easy to process and therefore offers jewelers great possibilities. Rose gold is also increasingly popular. Compared to platinum, you will pay less for a gold ring, but it is more susceptible to mechanical damage and minor scratches. Therefore, the choice of the manufacturer is very important. If you choose gold as your favorite for rings, check the gold with how many carats the jeweler uses.

Go your own way.

Each of us is an original, and it is the same when choosing wedding and engagement rings. There is no perfect ring that will suit everyone. While one person appreciates the great properties of platinum, another may be put off by the fact that it is 60% heavier than white gold, and for another, price is the most important factor in the decision. Whatever material you choose, you must like it. And if it seems to you that the ring is losing its luster after wearing it, the manufacturer should make sure that it looks like it did when you first put it on.

Choose the right jewelry store.

The basis of high-quality and beautiful rings is the selection of first-class jewelry. If you desire perfect rings, choose it. It produces engagement and wedding rings (bracelets) from gold and platinum and will provide you with other above-standard services. Every 2 years, for example, he will clean and renovate the surface of your rings completely free of charge. You can choose from the created models or have a unique ring designed on request. You can find the brick-and-mortar store in Bratislava, Prague, Brno and Ostrava. However, you can also order rings online. Look at the varied offer and choose a ring that will literally change your life.

Dating advice

Dating advice

Real talk: Dating is sometimes harder than it should be. After countless dinners and drinks, it can be tempting to throw in the towel and resign to nights of forever watching films alone in your bed. But when dating is done right, it can be amazing, and those great dates often lead to great relationships. So consider this your dating playbook, with all the information you need to survive the first date and make sure there’s a second one.

Go Beyond the Bar Scene

Sure, you might meet the love of your life while sipping gin and tonics, but wouldn’t it be so much cooler to say you met at a mud run? You never know where you’re going to meet the next person you date, so if you’re only looking in one spot (like that bar where you’re a regular) then you’re missing out on tons of possible partners. We know plenty of couples who have met while standing in line at the grocery store, a Target parking lot, even a naked reality show. The takeaway? Love can crop up anywhere, so get out there and keep your eyes open.

Let Your Friends Set You Up

No one loves you quite like your friends do, so let them set you up with someone that they can vouch for. “It’s better for single people to meet through friends because there’s a familiarity and comfort that goes with that,” says behavioral scientist. “A friend setting you up means the guy is ‘vetted’ to some extent.” So let them play matchmaker-but first, lay down some rules. Make it clear ahead of time that the way the date goes is totally not a reflection on your friend, or you, or the guy. Hey, sometimes chemistry is there, and sometimes it isn’t. So unless your friend is stanger, remind her that it’s no one’s fault if this goes horribly wrong. (But if it goes totally right, you should probably buy her a drink).

Consider Dating Your Friends

The term “friend zone” should totally be banished—in part, because your friends can sometimes make the best dates. Think about it: Someone you’re already friends with is likely to have similar values, to know your background and your family, and to make you feel ultra comfortable with them. Plus, friendship is the foundation for any relationship, so having that bond established can be key, says relationship expert, author of What About Me? Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship.

Choose the Right Dating Site

The Internet is a beautiful thing: It brought us Twitter, cat videos, Orange Is the New Black, and now, it can bring you love. But when you’re ready to make the plunge into online dating, how do you decide which site to sign up for? We found a handy cheat sheet from digital matchmaker. Think about what it is you want out of an online dating experience. A hookup? A boyfriend? A marriage?—then choose the site that matches your interests, so you’re not just wasting your time online (that’s what the cat videos are for).

Focus On First Impressions

First dates can be overwhelming, so streamline your focus into making the first few moments count. It takes only 12 minutes for you to decide if you’re interested in the other person (and for them to decide if they dig you) so bring your A-game the second you arrive. To make a stellar first impression, make eye contact, smile, and focus on what he’s saying, according to Susan, author of How to Work a Room: The Ultimate Guide to Making Lasting Connections-In Person and Online. And don’t forget to check in with yourself, too! You might be so focused on making a flawless first impression that you forget to ask yourself if you’re even into the other person.

Don’t Play It Cool on a Date

We’ve all been told that guys love the chase, but according to research, that’s not exactly true. One study showed that men are more attracted to responsive women, and women who were kind and warm right off the bat. That doesn’t mean being over-the-top eager—you don’t have to laugh at his jokes if they’re not funny-but it’s definitely OK to respond to that text in a timely manner, or tell him how much fun you’re having. Being kind is definitely a turn on, so forget what you’ve been told about playing it ice-cold.

Avoid Oversharing

Word-vomit happens, but one way to tank a first date is to admit how long you spent Google stalking him or accidentally blurt out, “Woah, you look exactly like my ex!” The censorship walls can come down after a little bit, but try to steer clear of these awkward comments on a first date, or we’re guessing there won’t be a second one.

Pay Attention to HOW You Talk to Each Other

It’s more than just what you’re saying-it’s how you say it. One study showed that when men talk to a woman they find attractive, they tend to vary their vocal pitch from high to low tones (in a sing-songy way). If you’re looking to analyze the long-term potential, pay attention to the types of words you both use. Another study suggested that people who use the same function words (maybe you both say “quite” and “tons” a lot) are more likely to couple up and stay together.

Follow Their Gaze

Is it love at first sight? It depends on where their eyeballs land. Research suggests that when someone feels a romantic connection, his or her gaze tends to linger on the other person’s face. When they just feel sexual desire, their eyes tend to wander around the person’s body. During the next date you’re on, follow their gaze. If he’s staring into your eyes all night, there’s a good chance he’s really into you.

Don’t Let Your Friends Ruin Your Vibe

Getting your friends’ (and family’s) opinion on your new beau is essential, but if you ask too soon, it could color your own feelings. One study showed that when opinions were framed differently-saying that “seven out of ten” people liked your date, versus “three out of ten” people didn’t like him-it can seriously affect our own evaluation. So you might want to avoid asking for an outside opinion until you’ve gotten the chance to make one yourself.

If You’re Not Into Him, Move On

Dating someone who you’re just not into is a total waste of time. Be realistic with yourself: Are you embarrassed to call him your “boyfriend”? Has he met your friends? Would you rather be watching films than talking to him? Are you only with him for fear of being single? These are all good signs that you’re just not that into him, and you should peace out of this relationship. Trust us, being single is way better than being in a crappy relationship.

If At First You Don’t Succeed? Try, Try Again

We heard about a woman who committed to going on 100 dates this summer as a way of learning more about herself, and what she wants in a partner. While we don’t think you necessarily need to do a dating marathon, it’s often important to just get out there-especially if you feel like you’re in a rut. So when your date goes awry, or that relationship turns out to be a dud, don’t give up. Your next amazing date might be right around the corner.

Science of Love

Science of Love

When do you know if you fancy someone? What does love do to your brain chemicals, and is falling in love just nature’s way to keep our species alive?

We call it love. It feels like love. But the most exhilarating of all human emotions is probably nature’s beautiful way of keeping the human species alive and reproducing.

With an irresistible cocktail of chemicals, our brain entices us to fall in love. We believe we’re choosing a partner. But we may merely be the happy victims of nature’s lovely plan.

It’s not what you say…

Psychologists have shown it takes between 90 seconds and 4 minutes to decide if you fancy someone.

Research has shown this has little to do with what is said, rather

55% is through body language
38% is the tone and speed of their voice
Only 7% is through what they say

The 3 stages of love

Helen Fisher of Rutgers University in the States has proposed 3 stages of love – lust, attraction and attachment. Each stage might be driven by different hormones and chemicals.

Stage 1: Lust

This is the first stage of love and is driven by the sex hormones testosterone and oestrogen – in both men and women.

Stage 2: Attraction

This is the amazing time when you are truly love-struck and can think of little else. Scientists think that three main neurotransmitters are involved in this stage; adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin.

Adrenaline

The initial stages of falling for someone activates your stress response, increasing your blood levels of adrenalin and cortisol. This has the charming effect that when you unexpectedly bump into your new love, you start to sweat, your heart races and your mouth goes dry.

Dopamine

Helen Fisher asked newly ‘love struck’ couples to have their brains examined and discovered they have high levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. This chemical stimulates ‘desire and reward’ by triggering an intense rush of pleasure. It has the same effect on the brain as taking cocaine!

Fisher suggests “couples often show the signs of surging dopamine: increased energy, less need for sleep or food, focused attention and exquisite delight in smallest details of this novel relationship” .

Serotonin

And finally, serotonin. One of love’s most important chemicals that may explain why when you’re falling in love, your new lover keeps popping into your thoughts.

Does love change the way you think?

A landmark experiment in Pisa, Italy showed that early love (the attraction phase) really changes the way you think.

Dr Donatella Marazziti, a psychiatrist at the University of Pisa advertised for twenty couples who’d been madly in love for less than six months. She wanted to see if the brain mechanisms that cause you to constantly think about your lover, were related to the brain mechanisms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

By analysing blood samples from the lovers, Dr Marazitti discovered that serotonin levels of new lovers were equivalent to the low serotonin levels of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder patients.

Love needs to be blind

Newly smitten lovers often idealise their partner, magnifying their virtues and explaining away their flaws says Ellen Berscheid, a leading researcher on the psychology of love.

New couples also exalt the relationship itself. “It’s very common to think they have a relationship that’s closer and more special than anyone else’s”. Psychologists think we need this rose-tinted view. It makes us want to stay together to enter the next stage of love – attachment.

Stage 3: Attachment

Attachment is the bond that keeps couples together long enough for them to have and raise children. Scientists think there might be two major hormones involved in this feeling of attachment; oxytocin and vasopressin.

Oxytocin – The cuddle hormone

Oxytocin is a powerful hormone released by men and women during orgasm.

It probably deepens the feelings of attachment and makes couples feel much closer to one another after they have had sex. The theory goes that the more sex a couple has, the deeper their bond becomes.

Oxytocin also seems to help cement the strong bond between mum and baby and is released during childbirth. It is also responsible for a mum’s breast automatically releasing milk at the mere sight or sound of her young baby.

Diane Witt, assistant professor of psychology from New York has showed that if you block the natural release of oxytocin in sheep and rats, they reject their own young.

Conversely, injecting oxytocin into female rats who’ve never had sex, caused them to fawn over another female’s young, nuzzling the pups and protecting them as if they were their own.

Vasopressin

Vasopressin is another important hormone in the long-term commitment stage and is released after sex.

Vasopressin (also called anti-diuretic hormone) works with your kidneys to control thirst. Its potential role in long-term relationships was discovered when scientists looked at the prairie vole.

Prairie voles indulge in far more sex than is strictly necessary for the purposes of reproduction. They also – like humans – form fairly stable pair-bonds.

When male prairie voles were given a drug that suppresses the effect of vasopressin, the bond with their partner deteriorated immediately as they lost their devotion and failed to protect their partner from new suitors.

And finally … how to fall in love

Find a complete stranger.
Reveal to each other intimate details about your lives for half an hour.
Then, stare deeply into each other’s eyes without talking for four minutes.

York psychologist, Professor Arthur Arun, has been studying why people fall in love.

He asked his subjects to carry out the above 3 steps and found that many of his couples felt deeply attracted after the 34 minute experiment. Two of his subjects later got married.