The Highlight Reel of Social Media & How to Not Get Caught Up
Online dating can sometimes feel like a black hole, but it helps to remember that not everything is how it seems.
Dating in Movies Versus Real Life
Think back to when you were eagerly waiting for your first kiss - you probably had some expectations. So when the big moment finally came, you leaned i’s no grand romance or fireworks like in Hollywood. Although years have passed since those awkward days, the unattainable dating expectations from movies are still real.
When Should You Have Sex With Someone?
When Should You Have Sex With Someone? Simple. When you both want to have sex. No sooner, no later.
Recipes Guaranteed to Impress Your Date
Trying to figure out what delicious nomz to make for your date? Look no further!
Bouncing Back From a Dating Hiatus
How long has it been since you’ve dated? Whether it's been weeks, months, or years, it can be frightening to dive back in. Maybe you forgot what it’s like to interact with someone on a date, or with people in general. Maybe you need a refresher on the art of flirting, or how to move from small talk to meaningful conversations. Whatever the case may be, if you feel like you’re in dire need of help, don’t worry – millions of people are dating-hermits just like you. Let’s see what you can do to reclaim your former glory.
Taking Charge Of Your Sexuality
Face it. You’re a sexual being. It’s natural. It’s normal. It’s beautiful. It’s also up to you to embrace that about yourself and learn to take charge of your sexual wellbeing. Single or committed, you owe it to yourself to become so familiar with your sexuality that when it’s time to explore with others, you are confident enough and equipped enough to take responsibility for your own orgasms and your own pleasure in the moment.
Single Person Anxiety & How To Work Through It
We’d love to give advice to our younger selves about healthy dating, but since our time travel machine still has a few kinks to be worked out, we’ll settle for writing our advice down and hope it will be useful for you!
How to Make Dating Serve You: Part III - “Growth Hacking” Your Dating Life (with Spreadsheet!)
In the third and final blog post of our How to Make Dating Serve You Series, we’re going to very scientifically and professionally turn your dating life into a true numbers game (okay, not really, but we’re going to give you a simple tool that can help you better track your dating life).
Communicating Sexual Preferences and Desires
Sex is one of those topics many people still have difficulty being matter-of-fact about. Almost all of us have sex, or will, at some point in our lives. And yet, many people aren’t comfortable talking about their preferences and desires. It’s time to do better. It’s time to start communicating.
How to Make Dating Serve You: Part II - Dating & Self-Care aren’t the only Two Peas in a Pod
Dating can be a tough gig. We’re exploring how you can make dating serve you. In Part II of this series, we will cover how to embrace self-care in dating.
Navigating Sexual Desires During Social Isolation
Over the past year and a half, many of us experienced a set back in our sexual connection situation. Singles, boo’d up, and even exclusive couples who lived together or were sexually monogamous found themselves a little nervous in the ‘bump n grind’ department during the first few months of lockdown. But with technology and the copious amounts of separation and isolation, we’ve adopted some satisfying ways to fulfill our sexual desires and create a space for this important aspect of self-care.
How to Make Dating Serve You: Part I - Attitude is Everything
When dating, we spend so much time focusing on whether other people are the “one” that we do two things: (1) We focus on the needs of the other person; and (2) We put an exorbitant amount of pressure on each new person we meet because we feel like they must be the one. What are the issues with these two mindsets? (1) We discount ourselves and our own needs and wants; (2) When we add the pressure of expecting every person we meet to be the “one,” it makes it much harder when the relationship doesn’t work out as we experience those lows more deeply and personally.
How to Make Dating Serve You, a Series: Introduction
In this series, we’re going to explore tips and tricks for how to have dating serve you. In the first part, we’ll dig into attitudes around dating and how to shift your own. The second part will outline ways to notice and honor your own needs and take time for yourself. The third and final part will showcase how dating is a numbers game that can be optimized, and one you can tilt in your own favor without playing any actual games.
Safe Dating Tips
At Blink, we believe in curiosity and being open to new experiences (voice-first speed dating!) With that said, the most important thing is that you feel safe. To help you embark on your online dating adventures, here are some tips.
8 Pandemic-Friendly Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
The pandemic may have thrown a wrench into normal Valentine’s Day plans, but that doesn’t mean you’re up the romantic creek without a paddle. Get creative and make Valentine’s Day a day to look forward to with these pandemic-friendly date ideas, courtesy of Team Blink.
Tech Diva Success: Iterate and Grow
Taly Matiteyahu started her career journey in law, but moved into technology at a smaller startup, where she was able to leverage her legal background in an operations role. In all her decisions, she is bold and moves to find her own life fulfillment. Her journey is based on following her heart in what makes her happy, which is a good lesson for all of us. She is currently working as a product manager at Evisort, having previously worked in legal operations at Netflix and Datadog, and is working on building a dating app as a side hustle. Listen in to her wisdom on things you can consider in owning your career and being bold to make moves that serve your life experience. Career choices that allow you to iterate and grow!
IRL is hard. Try Blink.
It’s hard AF to meet single people in real life. Technology has made it even harder given shifts in day to day choices (e.g. having groceries delivered, working out at home). After a huge shift to dating apps over the past decade, some of the shininess of traditional “swipe-based” dating apps has worn off. Many feel that swiping is shallow and doesn’t allow them to build connections. Enter Blink, the first dating app to prioritize real connections without the influence of superficial traits. So when IRL is tough – or downright impossible – Blink might just be the next best thing.
Blink’s Origin Story: Na’lagaat
In Spring 2012, I had a dining experience I will never forget. It wasn't the food that made it so special (indeed, the food was average), but the ambiance.... or complete lack thereof (at least, as far as I could see). It was this dinner that changed how I viewed starting relationships… and made me want to build Blink Date!
5 Tips for Online Dating
Dating is hard - you’re putting yourself out there and risking rejection. But dating can also be fun and exciting! Here are five tips for getting your sea legs and navigating the online dating world.