Everything you wanted to know about midlife dating

It's a jungle out there, baby—and whether you're newly single or have been searching for a while, it takes guts to put yourself out there. Luckily, we're here to help! We've rounded up the best in midlife dating advice to help you find Mr. Right, have fun looking, and figure out all that new-fangled techno-flirting.

Flirt for success

Flirting 101
Even at our age, flawless flirtation doesn’t always come naturally. So Cheryl Hawkes decided to seek help

Flirt—via text
Turn your cell phone into a weapon of mass seduction

Find Mr. Right—literally

Get a date on twitter
Should you use the popular social media site to land a date? Advice from people who have

Matchmaker, make me a match
Who says money can’t buy love? Avra Goldenblatt gives hiring a matchmaker a try

The online meet market
Meeting Mr. Right over the internet: Urban legend?

Speed dating for cougars
In the first of a mini-series on dating at 50, our own Avra Goldenblatt tries out the ToyBoy Speed Dating Event. So is it love – or lust – at first sight?

Mixing and mingling

Dating after divorce
The dating game, and how to ensure you are putting your children’s best interests first

10 online dating lessons
Can midlife daters learn a few tricks? Our writer did

Sex ed for midlife
Think you're too old for a sexually transmitted infection? Turns out, older women may be at an even higher risk than younger ones for STIs. Read on for how to protect yourself

Sex after 40: The new normal
In the face of less estrogen and more distractions, not to mention a snoozing clitoris, you might be asking: Where’s my stimulus package? Your guide to what’s going on hormonally, and otherwise