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Are these girls just texting ... or checking out naked pics of their boyfriends?

Sex, Drugs & Sexting: Revealing New Stats About Teenagers

Study says one in four teens have sexted.

A recent study revealed that more than one in four teenagers in Texas had sent naked photos of themselves. In addition, one-third of those teens had asked to be sent a nude shot via text.

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Did she just share a naked photo of her guy with her friends?

The 'Naked' Truth About Sexting!

Gentlemen, here's some advice you may want to take to heart — cool it with the sexting, alright?

Please do not send us photos of your junk. If we want to see you naked, we'll make it known; you don't need to go on sending text messages with aerial shots of your penis.

Summer Proof Your Gadgets

Summer Proof Your Gadgets

Summer means some needed to your tech gear.

By Andrea Eldridge for GalTime That lounge chair next to the pool is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the latest summer romance on your eReader, or take out some Angry Birds’ pigs on your iPad.  With Pina Colada in hand and toes in the pool or sand, there’s surely no better way to spend a lazy summer afternoon… until the kids decide to practice their cannonballs, leaving you and your gadgets soaked.  Perhaps yo

bad date
It's times like these when the Bad Date Rescue App could really come in handy.

How To Get Out Of A Bad Date In 60 Seconds

New eHarmony app sends an emergency call your way as a bad-date escape route.

Once upon a time when I was single, I went on an awful date with a man who seemed to take his fashion advice from Marty McFly. In an effort to escape from the terror of the incredibly awkward evening, I asked my best friend, via text, to save me.

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Twitter love: "Ooh, baby, your Klout score really turns me on!"

Online Dating Site Matches Singles Based On ... Twitter Habits?

According to Tawkify, that guy whose spammy tweets irk you could actually be your perfect match.

When trying to pick out a mate, what qualities do you think creates the strongest attraction and greatest possibility of success? Is it your looks, your sense of humor, or your astrological sign? Those factors are so 20th century according to a new dating website that matches people up based on their social networking prowess on sites like Facebook and Twitter.

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Are you bored in your relationship? The Internet can help. No, not in THAT way.

3 Ways Technology Can Help Beat Your Relationship Rut

Itching to do something other than dinner and a movie? Get inspired with these 3 relationship ideas.

As someone who's in a new relationship, I'm a firm believer in the so-called "honeymoon stage": when every date feels like the first, every kiss gives you butterflies and everything seems perfect. But I've been warned that life after the honeymoon stage isn't always a picnic, especially when it comes to keeping things creative.

Dating Safety in the 21st Century

Dating Safety in the 21st Century

Let’s face it, the taboo surrounding online dating has changed a lot in the last few years. It’s no longer considered weird to meet singles or find ‘the one’ online. In fact most people searching for love now use some form of online tool to aid that search. Isn’t technology great?

Why You Should Think Twice Before You Google Your Date
Are you going gangbusters Googling your guy?

Why You Should Think Twice Before You Google Your Date

Internet "research" on your dates may not be as anonymous as you think.

Details on potential dates, current boyfriends and their pesky ex-girlfriends are all readily available via the convenient Information Super-Highway, but Googling someone might not be as anonymous as you think.

phone love
Can any of us honestly live without our phones anymore?

Are We Falling In Love With Our Smartphones?

The iPhone has become the ultimate high-tech "baby blankie."

The smartphone has evolved into more than a high-tech gadget. People love their phones. Literally. Recently, a successful and highly educated adult told me that she "couldn't live" without her iPhone, which she then called "one of my best friends."

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Your partner may be more honest if a question is posed via text message.

Want A Guy To Tell The Truth? Text Him

Study shows we're more likely to reveal sensitive info via text than through a phone conversation.

Some may say there is a downside to our tendency to text, but there are plenty of perks associated with simple SMS messages. Thanks to sexting, you could be in a crowded room but still telling your boyfriend all the dirty things you want to do to him later. And, on the tamer (and potentially less harmful) side, texts are the best way to get someone to reveal the truth.

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Follow these online dating tips, and you just may become a happy in-real-life couple!

10 Online Dating Etiquette Tips From The Emily Post Institute

Our exclusive interview with Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of late etiquette guru Emily Post.

What's appropriate when it comes to divulging information in your online dating profile and via social media? In our exclusive interview with Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, she told us some "golden rules" to keep in mind when online dating and when using social media in general. Perfect timing, since it's National Etiquette Week!