Dating

US website launches online guide to swinging

With one of the most conservative networks in the US, CBS, launching a series about swingers called "Swingtown," one of the most liberal websites, BayCouples.com, is launching a web site about how to become and enjoy being one. Yes, a complete guide to those who are interested in trying the lifestyle of swinging is now available for free to any online adult user at SwingersHandbook.com.

Everything you need to know about weddings

Spinning off the success of its popular wedding website, Team Wedding - Home of Top Wedding Sites, which caters to the United States market via TopWeddingSites.com, is announcing two sister websites created specifically for couples marrying in Canada or the United Kingdom/Ireland. Although the sites have been online for some time, both have been updated for an official debut and are located at teamwedding.ca and topweddingsites.co.uk.

Women value marriage less than men

Modern British women are fast becoming more independent than their male counterparts, especially when it comes to leaving home and getting married, according to research from Cater Allen.

Men would prefer to score on the pitch than in bed

A survey commissioned by talkSPORT Magazine, the new free weekly digital magazine which launches today, revealed that when asked what they would prefer – England winning the World Cup or sleeping with a page 3 girl, over three quarters of men said they would rather ‘do it’ for their country. The results of the survey highlighted the real passion in many men’s lives in the UK is not women - but football!

Attracting women – A skill that can be learned?

Dating and attracting women often seems like a confusing, frustrating, heart-wrenching ordeal, but it just doesn't have to be that way. Being attractive to women is a skill - not a talent people are born with, according to Anne Stringer, MD and Chief-Matchmaker of RSVP Introductions.

Branson beats Abramovich as the rich-lister we would most like to date

Only 12% of British men and 14% of British women claim they find money and power a turn-on, but a new survey by online dating firm PARSHIP, identifying the UK rich-listers we’d most like to date, has found that nearly 50% of men would be up for a meet with Kyle Minogue, while over a third of women wouldn’t turn down Virgin-al Richard Branson.

Credit crunch brides

When it comes to getting married, usually no expense is spared for what is, after all, a once-in-a-lifetime event. "People tend to get married, whether they have a job or not, whether they get a promotion or not," says David Wood, the president of the Association of Bridal Consultants, a nationwide training organization for wedding planners.

Ann Summers knows good sex

Following the huge success of Ann Summers’ premier Viral Academy launch campaign, Ann Summers are delighted to announce the launch of their second viral concept, ‘Ann Summers Knows Good Sex’ to coincide with the launch of the much-anticipated Sex and the City feature film.

Gay marketing targets the pink pound

The estimated value of the UK gay and lesbian market has just been revealed. The most comprehensive market research study ever undertaken of the UK gay and lesbian community has revealed a wealth of new findings on the state of lesbian and gay lives in the UK in 2008.

Clear out that clutter

Women have many unique strengths: multitasking, emotional intelligence and the ability to listen! Sadly, de-cluttering our homes and handbags just isn’t our forte.

The WAG is over: beware the BAG

It's official: WAGs are now being replaced by a new type of man, the BAG (Boyfriend and Gold-digger).

The girls are back in town

Hold onto your hats (your little Philip Treacy numbers, naturally): it's not long now until the Sex and the City girls make their comeback, this time on the on the big screen, with the release of Sex and the City: The Movie taking place in the UK on May 28. Yes, Carrie and co will be brunching and shopping again after a four-year absence. Hurrah.