Internet dating is putting a growing number of women at risk of abuse or assault, a leading sexual health doctor says.
Jane MacDonald, who does forensic examinations for Wellington police in sexual assault and rape cases, said she believed the popularity of dating websites and chatrooms was a factor in the noticeable increase of sexual assaults in the past year.
In the three months since May there had been 22 cases reported in Wellington – almost two a week. Usually there were about 50 a year.
Dr MacDonald, who is director of the Wellington Sexual Health Clinic, said women often felt they could …read more

I’ve known so many people who have met on the Internet, have created very nice working relationtionships via the net and have transformed those relationships into a normal “real life” relationship.
Personally, I don’t think I would ever be the type of person that could do such a thing because I am so programmed by society to have my physical gratification NOW – not meaning the sexual aspect – but the touching, holding hands, hugging and of course the kissing.
To me those are very much a part of a relationship and when a relationship has too many miles between them, I …read more

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To help bring lonely lovers together, 411dating.com has compiled a full range of online services related to dating such as an array of unique chat rooms designed to encourage communication, friendships, and love. Also available are thousands of online profiles of men and women for lonely singles to browse and find their perfect matches.
I reckon since everything’s so fast paced nowadays, one of the best ways to find a mate is through online dating services. I didn’t realise the diversity of the said services are until I stumbled upon this article that somehow advertises a company that offers such and …read more

Going through a divorce is hard. Getting back into the dating scene can seem even harder. You have been out of the scene for a while now and are not sure how to get back in. Let alone, back in with kids in tow.
When I first found myself back in the dating scene after having my daughter and getting divorced, I was excited and scared all at once. I didn’t think that I would be able to find a good man that would be willing to take me on with my daughter in the picture.
Sure, it is harder to …read more