Part 4 of our hard truth series is a practical self-assessment: how to tell if low testosterone and confidence are actually the problem, when diet, sleep, and training are the fix, and when it’s time to see a doctor instead.
The Hard Truth for Men, Part 3: Why Confidence and Testosterone Are Both Down Since the 90s
Part 3 of our hard truth series breaks down the real data on falling testosterone and collapsing male confidence since the 1990s, what’s actually driving both, and what genuinely helps.
The Real Rise in Male Sexlessness: How Today Compares to the 80s and 90s
The Real Rise in Male Sexlessness: How Today Compares to the 80s and 90s By Derek Kane In Part 1, we broke down why the dating app math is stacked against most men right now. One stat got a single line in that piece and deserved its own article: the rise in men reporting no […]
Nobody’s Going to Tell You This, So I Will – The Hard Truth For Men About Online Dating
The market got more competitive. Most guys never adjusted for it. The Hard Truth For Men About Online Dating By Derek Kane If you’ve been striking out on dating apps and can’t figure out why, here’s the uncomfortable hard truth about online dating: it probably isn’t bad luck, and it isn’t “the algorithm.” It’s math. […]
How to Spot a Materialistic Woman: 10 Financial Red Flags Every Man Should Know
Knowing the difference between someone who enjoys being treated well and someone treating you like a wallet takes practice, not paranoia. By Derek Kane The Math Most Men Are Dating Against Before we get into red flags, you need the context. Online dating is not a level playing field, and it has not been for […]
Should You Practice Martial Arts Before Dating? What It Actually Does for Confidence, Sex, a...
Does training in a combat sport actually help your dating life? Derek Kane breaks down what the research says about martial arts, confidence, body language, and what women are really responding to.
Honeypot Robberies Part 2: 8 More Real Cases, With Video
Part 2 of the honeypot robberies series: 8 real cases across four countries, every one backed by real video or a sourced booking photo, plus a checklist for staying safe on dates that start at a bar as well as on an app.
Honeypot Robberies: 9 Real Cases of Simps Getting Robbed by Women They Met Online
Nine real, documented honeypot robbery cases where men were robbed by women they met on dating apps, from a Playboy model’s alleged burglary scheme to a Brooklyn duo still being hunted by the NYPD, plus a final checklist to avoid becoming case number ten.
What Happens to a Simp? The Real Consequences of Simping in Online Dating
The real consequences of simping in online dating: the financial, social, and psychological cost, and how to reverse the damage before it follows you into your next relationship.
What Is a Simp? The Definitive Guide to Simp Behavior in Online Dating
What simp really means in online dating, the exact behaviors that qualify, and how to fix the pattern without losing who you are.
Affordating Part 2: Why Millennials Are Spending the Most on Dating
Part 2 of our Affordating series breaks down why millennials report the highest average date cost of any generation, and what it means for budget dating.
Affordating: The Smart Guide to Budget Dating in Today’s Economy
Dating costs are climbing fast in 2026. Here is how to split the bill without the awkwardness and find affordable date ideas that still feel like a real date.
Single vs. Relationship Part 2: What the Research Really Says About Health, Money, and Happi...
Part 2 of our single vs. relationship series: what real research shows about health, longevity, money, social life, and happiness for singles versus couples.
Single vs. Relationship: The Real Pros and Cons of Each Lifestyle
The honest, unranked pros and cons of being single versus being in a relationship, and how to tell which season actually fits you right now.
50 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life: Psychology-Backed Ideas for Couples
50 psychology-backed ways to spice up your sex life, organized by category, for couples and singles who want more than a generic list.
Fetishes Defined: The Most Common Types and How Popular They Really Are
The most common fetish categories defined, plus what the research actually shows about how popular kink really is among adults.
Fetish Psychology 101: How Kink Strengthens Dating and Relationships
Fetish psychology explains why exploring your kinks builds better communication, deeper trust, and stronger chemistry for singles and couples alike.
Is ‘Narcissist’ the Most Overused Word in Dating Right Now?
Narcissism is a real, specific condition, not a catch-all for every ex who hurt you or wasn’t right for you.
The Ultimate 2026 Dating Slang Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know
From chalance to AI situationships, here is every 2026 dating term and trend explained in plain English.
Chalant Dating Explained: Why ‘Chalance’ Is Replacing Nonchalant in 2026
Chalance is the 2026 dating trend trading guarded, too-cool energy for real effort, honesty, and follow-through.
‘Tease and Thank You’ Review: REM’s Monthly Fetish Site Spotlight – August 2026
REM’s first monthly fetish site spotlight: an honest look at Tease and Thank You, a Massachusetts femdom site specializing in tease and denial and real extended bondage.
Fitness and Intimacy Part 2: Specific Exercises That Benefit Your Sex Life
Specific exercises, named and explained, that build the stamina, strength, flexibility, and control that benefit your intimate life. Part 2 of our fitness and intimacy series.
Fitness and Intimacy: How Staying Active Improves Your Sex Life
How cardio, strength training, flexibility, and core fitness translate into better stamina, comfort, and confidence in your intimate life, for couples and singles alike.
Online Dating Fitness: How Staying Active Boosts Your Dating Life
How staying active builds the confidence, energy, and authentic profile content that make online dating easier, plus simple fitness habits to support a healthy dating life.
The 3-3-3 Dating Rule Explained: How the Viral TikTok Trend Works
The 3-3-3 dating rule is TikTok’s viral trend for pacing new relationships. Here’s how the three dates, three weeks, and three months check-ins work.