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New app polar baer introduced to Gainesville
By Heather Bushman | Apr. 19, 2021The app is encouraging users to ‘break the ice’ and meet their matches in person.
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Local businesses offer ways to get festive this Valentine’s Day
By Kristin Bausch | Feb. 11, 2021
Orange & Boo: Dating from a distance
By Alyssa Archard | Mar. 30, 2020Orange & Boo: Spring Flings
By Alyssa Archard | Feb. 26, 2020Orange & Boo: Things to do other than your boo
By Alyssa Archard | Feb. 12, 2020More The Avenue: Sex
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Orange & Boo: Are we or aren't we?
By Alyssa Archard | Jan. 29, 2020What does it mean that I’ve slept at your house for three days straight now?
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Sex in the Swamp: Camgirls
By Jackie De Freitas Avenue Staff Writer | Apr. 23, 2019Vloggling, but sexy
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Sex in The Swamp: Consent
By Jackie De Freitas Avenue Staff Writer | Apr. 9, 2019There’s more to “yes means yes”
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Protection
By Jackie DeFreitas | Jan. 29, 2019Male condoms are not your only option to prevent STIs
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Toy Talk
By Jackie DeFreitas | Jan. 15, 2019Sex toys are an important ingredient in the pleasure of countless individuals in Gainesville and across the world.
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Mediocre Advice: Turning 21, relationships, sex
By Julia Nevins | Mar. 30, 2016Dear Mediocre,
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The Mischievous Madams Troupe to celebrate two years on Saturday
By Kelsey Sanchez | Apr. 15, 2015The Mischievous Madams Troupe is celebrating its two-year anniversary with some naughty burlesque Saturday night.
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MiXOXO adds to the dating app mix
By Stephanie Newman | June 18, 2014With mobile dating apps on the rise, a new company is offering a new take on the nature of creating fast relationships by encouraging members to involve family and friends in the process.
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Hookup apps a big risk for a little fun, so follow tips for safety
By Lawrence Chan | May 21, 2014From Tinder to Thrill to Grouper and Grindr, dating apps are some of the most popular social developments to hit mobile devices in recent memory.
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Five theories on why my cat is more popular on Tinder than I am
By Alexa Volland | Apr. 2, 2014When I put Santa Paws on Tinder, I expected the occasional cat lover to swipe right. What I got was an overwhelming response from shirtless bros, UF athletes and older men spitting game at a kitten.
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Revenge porn site creator arrested
By Erin Meisenzahl-Peace | Feb. 5, 2014The creator of a “revenge porn” website was arrested Jan. 23 — but not for maintaining the website.
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Having rebound sex to get over your ex could delay your recovery
By Rosie Robinson | Feb. 5, 2014You have to get under someone to get over someone.
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Wrap it before you tap it
By Robyn Smith | Jan. 22, 2014Less than half of all sexually active UF students used a condom the last time they had sex.
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Stay off your phone or fear a straying partner
By Isha Choksi | Nov. 20, 2013Put down that smartphone. Showing your device too much love could lead your partner to infidelity.
