{"id":394,"date":"2020-05-19T15:53:17","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T14:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/news\/?p=394"},"modified":"2020-06-26T15:53:26","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T14:53:26","slug":"great-online-dating-tips-in-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/news\/2020\/05\/19\/great-online-dating-tips-in-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Online Dating Tips in Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Summer months are meant to involve long hot evenings on the patio of a corner caf\u00e9, introducing your new beau to your best friends in the local pub, and holding hands on an evening walk.\u00a0 Except coronavirus happened putting a stop to all that, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/\">Gayscene.org<\/a> is still there for you to make connections and we thought we would give you some great online dating tips for you to use on the platform to get chatting while you can\u2019t meet.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Messages on all types of online platforms, including gayscene.org, are on the increase and the length of user conversations is higher than ever before.\u00a0 Instead of swiping right we are all reaching out for someone to talk to and someone who perhaps we can have phone sex with or meet for some kinky time in the future.<\/p>\n<p>We have some tips below to get you on your way to finding love in lockdown:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Embrace it<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Undeniably image is a big part of virtual sex chats and dating.\u00a0 We are all in the same boat when it comes to our hair so don\u2019t worry about it, embrace and enjoy it.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Thoughtfulness is a new sexy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Netflix\u2019s dating show Love is Blind might have dropped on our doorsteps pre-pandemic but is so relevant right now.\u00a0 Dating within four walls with no distractions.<\/p>\n<p>The hottest chat-up lines right now are thought-provoking.\u00a0 Use \u201care you OK?\u201d and \u201chow are you?\u201d as a conversation starter.\u00a0 You may surprise yourself as it could turn into a longer conversations.\u00a0 Re-watch Love is Blind for some inspiration.\u00a0 Remember they did find love!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Sexy Meetings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You are holding work conference calls over Zoom so why not date or sexy chat, over Zoom.\u00a0 Have a look in your local area as there are speed dating sessions and singles nights being hosted on Zoom.\u00a0 Alternatively try Bubble or House party.\u00a0 Get your friends involved and let them set up a blind date.<\/p>\n<p>As we enter a new era there are actually a host of new Corona-inspired platforms taking over.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Mix it up<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>OK, getting drunk over a Zoom call can be fun for a couple of dates but boredom can quickly sink in.\u00a0 How can you mix it up for date number four?\u00a0 Try getting a delivery sent from a local restaurant.\u00a0 Hop on to your Zoom call and enjoy a virtual dinner date.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you are comfortable attempt online workouts together.\u00a0 Or Gogglebox style; watch a TV programme together and de-brief. 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