There’s a reason the hottest person in the room gets the benefit of the doubt before they’ve said a single word. Psychologists have a name for it, and it’s older than dating apps, older than social media, older than most of what we call modern dating: the halo effect. WHAT THE HALO EFFECT ACTUALLY IS…
Chelsea Penner, EVP of Operations at swaGGerscan®, on why the bandaid is the new flex. I’ve spent years coaching people through dating, and I’ll tell you the one thing the confident ones always have in common: they’re not guessing about their own lives. So today — National HIV Testing Day — I’m wearing my bandaid…
The internet can’t agree on whether loving a big brain is an orientation or an ego trip. Here’s the honest breakdown. There’s a word that shows up in dating-app bios and draws eye-rolls in the comments in equal measure: sapiosexual. It describes someone whose strongest attraction is to intelligence — the mind is the main…
A great first date isn’t about spending the most — it’s about choosing a setting that makes conversation easy, gives you something to do, and leaves a graceful exit if the spark isn’t there. If you’re dreaming big (or planning a trip with someone you’ve been talking to for a while), here are ten places…
Here’s the strange thing about sexual health: almost everyone thinks about it, and almost no one talks about it. We’ll debate red flags, situationships, and somebody’s texting habits for hours — but the moment the conversation turns to getting tested, the room goes quiet. That silence isn’t protecting anyone. It’s the most dangerous part. Because…
A landmark study from UC Irvine just introduced a new term into the cultural conversation: “political breakup.” More than a third of Americans have experienced one. Here’s what the data says — and what it means for how we choose our partners.
Dating Sunday isn’t luck; it’s a real, measurable spike in online-dating activity driven by after-holiday momentum, a sprinkle of inertia finally turning into action, and algorithms that reward momentum. Expert Dating Coach breaks down why it happens, how to ride the wave, and how to stand out from the crowd—whether you’re browsing a dating app or IRL, swaGGerscan introduces ‘Scan Season’ as the number one defense against super spreaders. READ MORE
In the ever-evolving world of dating and relationships, technology has become an integral part of the landscape. One innovative platform that is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (A.I.) to revolutionize the way people connect is swaGGerscan – the world’s first premier dating and gaming platform for those who value getting tested. swaGGerscan’s mission is…
As we gear up for the final stretch of the semester, life decided to throw you a curveball in the form of an unexpected breakup. But fear not! We’re here to help you navigate through the stormy seas of emotions while acing those finals like the splendid scholar that you are. 1. Embrace the…
Unraveling the Syphilis Outbreak and it’s spread through Online Dating In recent years, the United States has faced several health crises that have captivated global attention. Amid the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, an underlying issue has resurfaced – the syphilis outbreak. Our goal is to shed light on the historical statistics of syphilis, contextualizing them within…