Dating with a health condition or disability: what to share and when
When and how to tell a date about a health condition or disability: a stage-by-stage guide, what to say, conditions from cancer to diabetes, reactions, privacy and safety.
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Dating with hearing loss, limited mobility, health conditions or disabilities, and dating in later life.
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Dating with hearing loss, limited mobility, health conditions or disabilities, and dating in later life.
Vaginal dryness and new relationships after 50
Why vaginal dryness happens, how it can affect dating and intimacy, how to talk to a new partner, and where to get help. Not medical advice.
Dating with diabetes after 50
Telling a date, food and drink on dates, hypos, intimacy and support when you are dating with diabetes later in life. Not medical advice.
Erectile dysfunction and dating after 50
How erection problems can affect dating later in life, when and how to talk to a new partner, and where to get medical and emotional support. Not medical advice.
Dating after cancer: a guide for later life
When you might feel ready, what and when to tell a date, body confidence, intimacy and support when dating after cancer later in life. Not medical advice.
Low libido after 50: dating and relationships
Low sex drive and dating after 50: common causes, where to get help, talking to a new partner, mismatched desire, consent and intimacy beyond sex.
Dating with arthritis: confidence, dates and intimacy
Dating with arthritis after 50: confidence, when to tell someone, dates that suit your body, flares and fatigue, intimacy and where to find support.
Dating as a wheelchair user
Practical dating tips for wheelchair users after 40 and 50: profiles and photos, talking about your disability, finding accessible venues, transport and railcards, first dates, safety, intimacy and support.
Dating with sight loss
Practical tips for dating with sight loss after 50: accessible apps and screen readers, profiles and photos, when to mention your sight, planning dates, getting around, staying safe and where to find support.
Accessible dating: mobility, travel and not driving at night
Dating with limited mobility or without a car: accessible venues, not driving at night, railcards and Passenger Assist, bus passes, and how to explain what you need.
Dating with hearing loss
Dating with hearing loss later in life: when to mention it, choosing quiet venues, messaging and video calls, hearing aids and technology, and tips for partners.
Dating at 70 and Beyond: A Practical Guide
Dating in your seventies or eighties is increasingly common. Where to meet people, how to try online dating, health and family conversations, money, benefits and safety.