Quick Summary:

Hookup potential: 4/5 Features: 4/5 Design: 3/5 Content: 4.5/5

• A professional proofreader would do wonders for this site
• Different categories for members
• A few special features like the questionnaire
• Mainstream offerings present

The Full Story:

Shagpal.com is a dating site that needs improvements on several aspects. Grammatical errors and spelling issues should not be part of a professional dating site. I know that this is a dating site and not an entry to a literary contest but still, a lot of prospective clients are educated people so they would appreciate that the sites they patronize are free from these lapses in grammar and spelling.

However, the layout of Shagpal.com is adequate. There is nothing special to it and no dramatic and obvious faults either. Navigation links are found on the left side, instead of being placed above the page as seen in many sites. The speed in switching from one page to the next is fast. Loading time is short.

When I signed up for this site, I was required to give my full name and the standard data such as username, location, age, gender, preferences, and birthdate. The site asked me to signify the areas where I wanted to look for people. Well, many sites would simply assume that their members would be looking for other people who are in the same area as they are. A profile is not mandated by the site.

A user would be asked to agree that he or she has gone over the Terms of Service, but then, here is the shag, or rather, the snag. The closest thing you would find is a terms of use, but if you read it prior to the submission of the profile, you would lose all that you’ve done.

Here is another letdown the way I see it. It is mentioned in the site’s TOS that each profile and photo becomes the site’s copyright, which the site can use as it deems appropriate. Many dating sites simply shrug off this clause, or permit a user to decide if he or she wants his or her photos to be used in any marketing endeavor. If you go to the site, you would then see that, unlike many other dating websites, there are many profiles without pictures. Should we wonder why? I sure hope that this was intentional on the webmasters’ side and not an oversight. At least they could then justify it as a sort of a statement.

The site has its standard offerings. It has search possibilities, forums, chatting, instant messaging, friend list, winks, galleries, and the ability to block users from sending you messages. Special features are present such as event calendars, restore/backup functions, and even Google maps.

Shagpal.com also has an Adult Questionnaire for the members. Covered by this section are Sexual Activities, Fantasies, Sexual Accessories (the kind of sex toys you love, for example), Physical Stuff (for example, your favorite attire in the evening). At the very least, this is something I do not see in all adult dating sites.

If you are fond of reading, then you would be at least glad to know that this site has a section devoted to articles. As of the last time I checked it out, here are two of the titles: “Anal Sex: how to give women incredible orgasms” and “Make Her Horny” (10 easy tricks), which are very interesting topics. If the managers of the site would put pictures along with the articles, it would add sophistication to the pages, not to mention that it would be more fun to go through.

Before you take out your money to join the site, read the site’s FAQ page first. It should give you crucial bits of knowledge that would be useful in terms of navigation and functions.

Does one have to be a member to stay in the site? Non-paying members would be able to search for members, upload just one photo, and search results. Those who have Silver membership would be able to upload 5 pictures, email other members, view others’ pictures, get event management privileges, and “wink” at other members, just to name a few. If you are a Gold member, then you take all the slices of the cake: you could upload up to 20 photos, upload vids, do a hotlist, ban some users, save a profile, send instant messages, and manage blogs.

In the members home page, you get all of the following data: expiration of membership, days left until the expiration, new messages (number), number of views on one’s profile, number of winks received, and members online. All of these are updated since the person’s last log-in.

What then is the bottom line that I’m gonna give? Warts and all, I still say that going to the site is not bad. After all, the site is technically a free dating place, although members do get a lot of privileges. Let us just pray that the shortcomings mentioned are soon.

Quick Summary:

Hookup potential: 4/5 Features: 4/5 Design: 3/5 Content: 4.5/5

• Some restrictions in place for free members
• Lots of options for communicating with other members
• Good incentives for VIP upgrades

The Full Story:

SexyAds.com is not exactly a new site, as it was first set up in 1997, but the fact is that it has changed significantly since it first went live. The first notable addition was the inclusion of voice ads in the profiles. These are now given free to all customers based in the US while those outside this country have to pay international dialing rates (with no extra charges coming from the site). Another significant feature is that some limits have been imposed on the site’s free members in terms of their ability to access profiles of the site’s members. Non-paying members can view only 12 other profiles every 24 hours.

SexyAds.com is an adult dating website that is good both for seeking hookups and for just meeting new friends. It has always been my opinion that for a dating site to succeed its contact options have to be direct and fast. This site has internal private mail, and a feature called “send someone a tickle” which I think is their online equivalent of flirting. While I personally do not find this feature cute, I am sure that many others would.

Besides the usual chat rooms, the site also offers voice-chat and the ability to “private call.” The voice-chat is integrated with their IM interface, and is really easy to use.

Are you fond of participating and reading forums? SexyAds has them, and the forums cover many hot topics. There is even a part of the site where paying subscribers can submit narrations of their sexual experiences. Also, I found out that SexyAds.com provide tips regarding dating and sex. There is a new feature called the Nictic which allow you to put a customized bar in your computer’s desktop. This toolbar alerts you when other members of your choosing are logging into the site.

We all know that dating sites like this have regular “free” members and that there are “special” privileged groups. The VIPs of this site get prioritized in terms of search results and Customer Service. Also, adult-themed movie downloads are available to paying members. I, for one, am always happy to get this kind of content. It gives me something to do when I want to be on the site, but “disconnected” from fellow members.

Guests of SexyAds.com will find a large database with categories on interests. This site addresses the problem that majority of online dating sites perennially face — the presence of fake profiles. SexyAds.com ascertains if a member is bogus or not by having the member upload a photo with the phrase “sexyads” on his/her body. This lets other site members be assured that the profile owner is a real person. This is certainly a unique feature that will definitely attract people who are after real connections.

Non-paying members can enjoy the site too. If you decide not to get membership, you can respond to VIPs, upload photos, search/browse, and even get access to the site’s video chat (although access is limited to only one hour each day). The site’s chat rooms are classified into Adult or Non Adult. I really like the large amount of content on the site, but the site’s webmasters could use more organization in the layout. The left side of the pages is too “heavy” and can appear cluttered. I think the people running SexyAds.com could afford to get rid of a few features, actually.

As a new member, the chat room is the quickest route to getting known. It is not surprising that the many chat rooms of the site are favorites of many members. If you want to see people in the area before paying for membership, this is possible. If you are a constant traveler, then this site is a good one. I have met several SexyAds.com members in countries where I’ve gone to.

As a member, if you want webcams or emails as your principal form of communication, then it’s a go. The deciding factor is how daring or how conservative you wish to be. The site has all the tools that you need to be able to correspond with members. All you need to do is make use of them.

What then is the bottom line? The site is recommended particularly to first-timers in the online dating world. While I do not mean to bash the new entrants, there is always something comforting with veteran sites, of which SexyAds.com is one. Check out SexyAds.com and discover a world of pleasure!

Quick Summary:

Hookup potential: 4/5 Features: 4/5 Design: 4/5 Content: 5/5

• Bursting with content including sex articles, stories and member videos
• Easy sign-up: requires only a few seconds
• Awesome search and filtering capabilities
• Complete suite of messaging and communication tools
• The large number of features could be overwhelming for new members

The Full Story:

Sex in Your City is really bursting with content; it’s great fun to explore as you get more acquainted with the site. It’s so much content, in fact, that it could be overwhelming for newbies, but I think that the excellent navigation features of this site make it a lot easier than it might otherwise be: not only for people looking for hookups, but also for people with more of a voyeuristic inclination who are interested in following the sexual adventures of ordinary people like me.

Let me describe the various sections of this adult dating site to give you some idea of its content. First of all on the index page you find links to the features that are believed to be of primary interest to members. On the upper left I can access my profile where I can easily make changes to my data, upload pictures, check who has viewed me, and search for prospective hookups. It also gives me a way to “flirt” with other members. Other important features that can easily be accessed through the index page are the “members online” overview, latest articles on members’ sex adventures, a search filter based on age range, location and gender, a list of activities with other members, new members spotlights, featured members, recent messages, and videos of the hottest members.

Wow! And that was just the index page! You will notice a menu bar on the upper part of the page and listed here are various other sections for this website. My SIYC (Sex in Your City) contains the Home, Edit Profile, Add Pictures, Messages, Friends, Hotlist, and Favorite Media items in a drop down menu. For the Search section, we have the Near Me, A Region, New Members, and Online Members items, and for the Sex Mag section, we have the What’s New, Articles and Stories items. In the Gallery section are the Photo Gallery and Sexiest Members items, and in the Videos section are the Add Video, Members’ Videos, and Live Girls items. Of course, there is the usual Help section.

One of this adult dating site’s most useful features is the Online Members item, which is also fittingly made available on the center of the index page. When you get to a particular member’s profile page, there are only a few words provided for the profile details such as age, ethnicity, body type, etc. An interesting feature is Match-o-meter that indicates the percentage of your compatibility with this particular member. Now that is what I call creativity and innovation! On the lower right corner, you can see comments made by other members. You can also do several things like send a personal message, send a flirt, add this member to your hot list, or ask the member to be your “friend.” This is a great way to make new friends, find a date, and hopefully to hook up for some hot sex!

In the Photo Gallery subsection is another innovation that really speaks to members’ needs. On the upper portion of this page are six photos of members that have been randomly chosen. This is a great way to get your pictures seen by a bunch of people, right? But that is not the only unique feature. On the rightmost part of the page are six photos of featured members! That’s great too, but in the spirit of saving the best until last, on this page is a list of the members who have uploaded their pictures arranged according to date with the most recent on top. This is quite different from the photo galleries of similar sites where photos of a number of members are shown for each page and you have to navigate to each page manually. In Sex in Your City, everything is here on one page!

As for the search system, it is also very impressive. A notable feature is the ability to look for members who are geographically near to you. You can filter the search based on age range, gender, and compatibility. Pictures are arranged based on the most recently uploaded. This is a fast, easy way to help you find a hookup.

In summary, SexInYourCity.com is really an exceptionally well put-together adult dating site, with many excellent features and benefits. Sign up now for your free trial and take it for a test drive!

Quick Summary:

Hookup potential: 4/5 Features: 3/5 Design: 3/5 Content: 4/5

• User-friendly navigation
• Different kinds of memberships
• Member profiles verified manually
• Good search functionality

The Full Story:

Some people may be turned off by the name of the site, but the site is simply being honest about its purpose. Hornymatches.com is a place for horny individuals to hook up. Unlike a mainstream dating site, Hornymatches.com does not offer us any weary platitudes about love, the meaning of life, or other pseudo-profundities. If you want a no-nonsense adult dating site, then Hornymatches.com will be to your liking.

Another thing I like about Hornymatches is that all their member profiles are manually verified. So what does this mean exactly? Unlike other sites that cheat members by posting fake profiles (and that allow fake profiles to be submitted), you will be unlikely to find a single bogus profile at Hornymatches.com. The site’s verification process is done by real people who check each and every profile thoroughly.

The site’s layout is simple and clean. Pages are basically white. The site has a single means of communication with other members – internal email. This email function, however, is exclusive to members. You may find this annoying, as it means that the site’s functionality is pretty limited if you’re on a free membership, but HornyMatches is hardly alone in taking this “tease don’t please” approach. You can at least browse and search profiles for free.

The “local” search is confined to a radius of thirty miles from your location, and searching is done through checkboxes and keywords. I also tried the site’s Cupid function, which allows for more accurate “matched” results.

The links for Navigation are Home, My Account, Search, Browse, Webcam chat, Cupid, Network, and Help. As a member, you’ll find that your main page is quite similar in appearance to a webmail inbox. On the left part of the screen, you’ll find new messages, total messages, new winks, total winks, new additions, and total additions. At the right side, you’ll get to see the exact number of people logged in–I don’t know if this is the number of paid members or both members and guests combined.

A positive attribute of the site is that Hornymatches.com can be viewed in German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, and English. You can upload videos, do database searches, and view other members’ profiles. What about free membership? If you haven’t paid the site’s membership fees, you can only see a profile picture. The profile is simple: age, picture, what he or she is looking for, and lifestyle particulars.

One thing I look for in a dating site is the ability to block emails. Nothing irritates me more than a person I’ve crossed off my list sending me messages repeatedly. This site allows members to block emails from selected people.

Hornymatches.com’s membership pricing plans are at the expensive end, but their membership database size is huge, which implies to me that people are enthusiastic about the site. First-timers may feel that memberships are overpriced, but I think that after a few days checking the site out, chances are they would find the money was worth the admission. In rounded figures, the costs are: $30/month (silver-recurring), $35 (gold-recurring), $60/3 months (silver-recurring).

The site has 2 kinds of memberships: silver and gold. For a higher-status membership, you could do a more sophisticated searching, get a faster technical support, and get access to other features. The site’s browsing functionality is excellent. You select the country, then the province, and then you go to the categories. Try it, and you’ll discover that browsing and navigating are user-friendly.

All things considered, this site does a good job of allowing people from all walks of life to meet others for fetishes, casual sex, flirting, or platonic friendship. You have a good chance of finding others in your area who share your passions and interests. It doesn’t matter if you’re very gay or very straight or even bisexual, Hornymatches.com will hook you up.