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Bumble - How to Get Over a Crush

By Ashley Laderer


Having a crush can be a sweet, exciting feeling, but when it doesn’t work out that can all come crashing down. Whether your crush isn’t on the same page as you, they move on to someone else, or you just aren’t a viable match, it can really hurt. Even if you just chatted on Bumble or never officially dated them, it’s completely valid to feel upset. But you don’t want to be hung up on them forever, right? Here are some expert-approved ways to get over a crush. 


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How to Tell if You Have an Insecure Attachment Style

If you haven’t spent a significant amount of time talking or thinking about attachment styles lately, then you probably have a much healthier screen time report than we do. Thanks to social media, everybody and their mom has heard about attachment theory and the ways it can show up in our interactions with others. One of the biggest sources of drama, according to the internet, is an insecure attachment style.

Whether you just surfaced from an #attachmentstyles rabbit hole on TikTok or never hea...
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Why Breadcrumbing Makes You Feel So Awful

Picture this: You hit it off with a new boo thing on a first date and can’t wait to see them again, but you barely hear from them for weeks. Until! They pop up once in a while to let you know they’re thinking of you or ask to chill, but then they disappear again—long enough to make you wonder WTF is going on. Just when you think it’s over, they’re back. And the cycle continues.

Yep, that’s one form of breadcrumbing, a relationship red flag you may have encountered IRL or heard about from the wh...
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How Can I Spot a Pathological Liar IRL?

Everyone lies once in a while. Whether you embellished a bit on a job application or you told your friend you loved those vegan gluten-free cookies that tasted like sand, we’ve all told some untruths. But there’s a big difference between occasional fibs and pathological lying, aka lying so much that it impacts your life and is huge mindf*ck to others.

Maybe you’ve heard, but pathological liars are often labeled as cold, calculated, manipulative people, notes Drew Curtis, PhD, a licensed psychol...
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7 Ways to Squash Your Dating Anxiety

If the idea of meeting up with someone new for dinner or drinks makes you feel panicked, welcome to the dating anxiety club.

Finding a romantic connection can be anxiety-provoking for a million reasons. Let me just count a few: dating app bios, giving a hottie your number IRL, overanalyzing every single text you send and receive (too many emojis? Not enough emojis? Why did they just LIKE the message without responding!?) Even after you’ve scheduled a rendezvous, anticipatory anxiety for the act...
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25 toe-curling sex positions to help you get out of a rut, recommended by sex therapists

If you've been sticking to the same two or three positions in the bedroom, it's time to switch things up. Sure, it's nice to know which position is guaranteed to get you off, but where's the novelty in that? Trying out new sex positions can bring excitement into the bedroom and help you to experience new types of pleasure — and maybe even new types of orgasms.Here are 25 sex therapist-recommended sex positions sure to spice things up.How to do it: Both partners get on their hands and knees, with...
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How to practice good hygiene during anal sex to reduce the risk of UTIs and other infections

If you're interested in having anal sex but have no idea where to begin, you've come to the right place.Anal sex can feel great whether you're the partner who's on the receiving end or the one who's penetrating. The anus has many nerve endings that can provide tons of pleasure during anal play. However, the area is also very sensitive, and you have to take precautions to ensure comfort and safety. It's important to educate yourself and your partner since anal sex takes some more planning and pre...
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7 erotic sex positions that involve toys to maximize stimulation

If you're not using toys when you have sex, you're missing out. Of course, old-school sex can feel amazing on its own, but incorporating sex toys in the bedroom spices things up and takes pleasure up a notch.Whether you're using a clitoral vibrator, a butt plug, or anything in between, sex toys bring on exciting new sensations and different types of orgasms. Toys can make the most basic positions feel new, and make your favorite positions feel even better.Here are seven sex therapist-recommended...
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The speed bump sex position is the first stop on the road to pleasure

While more well-known rear entry positions like doggy style usually get all the hype, other from-behind options like the speed bump sex position can offer both penetrating and receiving partners tons of pleasure. "The speed bump is a rear-entry position where the receiving partner is laying on their stomach, with their hips propped up with a pillow or bolster, and their partner enters from behind," says Rachel Smith, a certified sex therapist at Infinite Intimacy Therapy.With this position, ther...
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If you get a little aroused when someone compliments you, you might have a praise kink

For most people, getting compliments or receiving praise feels great and validating. Everyone wants to hear that they're doing a great job and get recognized for their strengths or accomplishments at least once in a while. But in some cases, praise can elicit a sexual response, making someone feel super turned on, and it can become an important part of one's sex life. Enter: praise kink.If you find yourself getting aroused when praised, you may have a praise kink. Oftentimes, this occurs in conj...
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8 red flags in relationships: Couples therapists share common examples and what they mean

We're always told to steer clear of people who exhibit red flags in relationships, but exactly what common signs should we be looking out for?Whether you're dating a new guy or girl, a long term boyfriend or girlfriend, or even in a marriage, you may not be aware of the warning signs. Red flags like constant put-downs can signal a kind of emotional abuse, which is relatively common.It can help to know which red flags to look out for so that you can proceed with caution or cut things off if neces...
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7 sneaky warning signs of a codependent relationship, according to relationship therapists

In a healthy relationship, you're there for your partner and your partner is there for you. You can depend on each other when the going gets rough, and you're able to compromise when disagreements arise. However, if you're in a relationship where you feel like everything hinges on that one person, and compromise turns into sacrificing your own sense of self over and over, you might be in a codependent relationship.Here's what it means to be codependent, as well as some warning signs of codepende...
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10 fun and creative car sex positions to rev up your sex life

Whether you're bored of the bedroom or you're out and simply can't wait to make it home to have sex, getting it on in the car is an exciting and adventurous option. Many sex positions you're used to in the bedroom can be modified to work in the car, whether you're in the front or back seat. All it takes is a little flexibility and creativity.A few tips before you steam up the windows:Once you're safe and away from any possible spectators, try these 10 positions for hot and steamy car sex.Step-by...
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6 yoga-inspired sex positions that offer pleasure and a good stretch

If you've ever been to a yoga class and thought some poses felt pretty sexual, you're not alone. Some postures don't even require that much imagination – poses with legs spread wide or butt in the air, anyone? Both yoga and sex require you to be present and in touch with your body, mind, and breath for the best experience. Merging your yoga practice and sex life can be a fun (and healthy) way to spice things up with your partner.Here are six yoga-turned-sex positions to enjoy, recommended by sex...
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8 signs that you're dealing with an emotionally unavailable person, according to experts

You may hear the phrase "emotionally unavailable" often when your friends talk about dating woes, but what exactly does it mean? Healthy relationships involve open communication, vulnerability, and reciprocity – which aren't necessarily strengths of people who are emotionally unavailable. Trying to date someone who puts walls up and avoids emotional intimacy can be extremely frustrating,  and may lead to the downfall of the relationship if changes aren't made. Here are eight warning signs that y...
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Sex therapists recommend these 6 positions that put the focus on female pleasure

The orgasm gap is no secret. Women are less likely to orgasm from sex than men. In fact, a large 2017 study found that 95% of heterosexual men say they usually or always orgasm from sex, whereas only 65% of heterosexual women say the same. Additionally, another 2017 study found that only 18.4% of female participants said sexual intercourse alone was enough to make them orgasm. It's clear that when it comes to penetrative sex, women's genitals need a little more TLC than their male counterparts....
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From showers to hot tubs — here's how to have the best water sex

Many TV shows and movies have steamy sex scenes that take place in the water — be it a pool, hot tub, or the ocean. Sure, the idea of sex in water is erotic and romantic, but how safe is it? From a pregnancy standpoint, you should still use protection."Regardless of the body of water, if vaginal penetration with sex occurs then precautions against pregnancy should be considered," says Heather Figueroa, MD, board-certified OBGYN at Loma Linda University Health. However, if someone ejaculates into...