Everyone has been waiting for dating to get “back to normal” ever since the quarantines, lockdowns, and shutdowns first started. We used to think it would only be a few days or a couple weeks, which stretched on to months and have now been in place for over a year. Finally, there is some bright light coming through at the end of this dark tunnel, and dating is definitely starting to become much easier than it has been recently. Still, it’s also fair to say that there is a new normal in place with some great and not-so-great things to be aware of.
Here’s Some of The Great New Aspects of Adult Dating
1 People Are Way More Health Conscious
While some people wasted their time in quarantine putting on extra pounds, many Adult FriendFinder community members used their time at home to get their exercise regimen in gear. Check out the recent pics on most profiles, and you’ll see how many people are becoming their best selves.
2 It’s No Longer Taboo To Ask Personal Health Questions In Advance
It may have felt awkward to ask about STIs or other medical conditions on a first date in the past. Now those discussions are super simple to have. “Are you vaccinated,” is a totally normal question, and it’s easy to follow that up with “is there anything else I should know about your health history?”
3 Everyone Is Eager To Get Into Bed With Someone New
If you’ve adhered to the stay-at-home orders and watched all the porn you’ll ever want to see, you already know that feeling of wanting to get out and play with new people! It starts as a subtle tingle until those first few messages come in from potential dates, and soon you are thirsty to get your groove back. Know that you are one of many who share a certain sense of urgency about finding new sexual partners right now, and that is making a lot of horny people happy these days.
4 We’re All In It Together
One remarkable aspect of this whole experience is that it was shared globally. It’s not like a hurricane that only affected your local town, or some other random event limited to a specific region. This pandemic affected everyone, so we all have it common, giving us a shared sense of history in the present. That makes it easier to start conversations or to find things to talk about because right now, you have an unprecedented amount of common ground to cover with every single person you meet.
And The Not So Great….
1 You Might Notice Some People Being A Bit Paranoid
When exactly did you get vaccinated? Can I see your card? Do you live with anyone else, are they vaccinated, and also…. Shhhhhhh. Relax. If you are chatting with people who are just getting back into dating, they may come off as a bit more nervous and guarded than they usually would be because of the pandemic. That’s not great, but it does allow you to be a calming influence on others. Think of it as if you were helping a long list of people overcome their virginity all over again.
2 Cancel Culture Definitely Got A Lot Stronger
The politically correct movement gained a lot more traction in the last year. Even among the adult dating public, we notice people are a lot more sensitive about nearly every subject. Even basic sarcasm or a simple joke can get misunderstood, especially when sent in a toneless text. You may want to get to voice chat or meet up in person sooner just to show someone who you are before trusting them to keep up with your brand of irreverent comments.
3 Vibrator Dependency Can Be An Obstacle
Plenty of people have been at home for more than a year. That means once the Internet ran out of funny things for them to watch, their entertainment turned mostly toward pleasuring themselves. Suppose your date happens to be someone who has become accustomed to using a high-powered vibrator plugged into a 220v refrigerator outlet. In that case, it may take a few dates for them to restore their sense of intimacy and regain the kind of sensitivity that human interaction can generate. Be open to the idea that some adjustment may be needed for people to go from sex with one participant to sex with others again.
4 Staying Home On A First Date Is Not Very Appealing Anymore
“Let’s just stay in and see what happens” used to be the perfect opening move on a first date, but these days lots of singles are so tired of staying home that it has become the last thing anyone wants to do. Be ready to be more adventurous with hikes at parks, walks on the beach, and plenty of other outdoor activities until everyone has had the chance to get back that sense of normalcy. Then you can be sure “let’s stay in and see what happens” will sound much sexier all of a sudden.
The Bottom Line On Dating Now
Nothing will ever prevent hot singles and couples from finding ways to share their lust with each other. It’s a prime genetic directive. Even a global pandemic won’t change the feeling you get when you see a sexy sweetheart strutting down the street in a tight set of cut-off denim shorts or the way a man makes you feel when you notice his abs peeking out at you from under his work shirt as he sweats away while on the job.
The social backdrop may change a bit, but the art of dating will always be just as potent as it ever was. The fastest way to find your way back into bed with desirable new playmates is to become part of a thriving community like the one at AdultFriendFinder – where singles and couples have been successfully hooking up since the start of the Internet!
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