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Featuring daily articles from renowned experts, Q&A sessions, and research studies, DatingAdvice.com is the authority on all things dating. The site welcomes more than 2.4 million monthly visitors with more than 3.4 million pageviews a month, making it the leading resource site for online dating.

DatingAdvice In Numbers

1B+

Global Impressions

50M+

Website Users

250+

Contributing Experts

30K+

Expert Articles

60M+

Words of Advice

2012

Year Founded

Meet Our Experts

Dr. Wendy Walsh
Dr. Wendy Walsh, Dating Expert

Known as America's Relationship Expert, Dr. Wendy Walsh is an award-winning television journalist, radio host & podcaster, and the author of three books on relationships and thousands of print and digital articles. More than 1.5 million people follow her sage advice on social media. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and teaches in the Psychology Department at California State University Channel Islands and has been the host of "The Dr. Wendy Walsh Show" on iHeart Radio's KFI AM 640 since 2015. Walsh is also a former Emmy-nominated co-host of "The Doctors," as well as former host of the nationally syndicated show "EXTRA." She was named a Time Magazine Person of the Year in 2017 after speaking out about harassment at a major news network.

Terri Orbuch
Terri Orbuch, Relationship Expert

Dr. Terri Orbuch (PhD), also known as The Love Doctorยฎ, is an author, speaker, therapist, date & relationship coach, distinguished professor at Oakland University, and research scientist at University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research. She is also the director of a landmark study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she has been following the same 373 couples for over 3 decades. It is the largest study of its kind in the United States. Dr. Orbuch has published 100โ€™s of articles in scientific journals and is the author of โ€œ5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage From Good to Great,โ€ and โ€œFinding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Happy Relationship.โ€ Her latest book is called โ€œSecrets to Surviving Your Childrenโ€™s Love Relationshipsโ€ and her TED talk (Is it Lust or Is it Love) has over 2.8 million views.

Hunt Ethridge
Hunt Ethridge, Men's Dating Coach

Hunt Ethridge is an award-winning dating and relationship expert with 15+ years of experience helping singles and couples build meaningful connections. Founder of the International Dating Coach Association, heโ€™s been featured in Menโ€™s Health, CNN, and Fox News and named one of the โ€œTop 10 Most Influential Dating Experts.โ€ Hunt has coached thousands worldwide, blending science-based strategies with practical advice to boost confidence, improve communication, and create lasting relationships. You can follow him on Instagram or Clubhouse.

Natassia Miller
Natassia Miller, Sexologist

Natassia Miller is a Brazilian-American sexologist certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), and is based in New York City. She is the founder of Wonderlust, a sexual wellness brand helping couples improve intimacy through education, coaching, tools, and events. Natassiaโ€™s work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Glamour, GQ, NBC, and more. She is the host of Sex Talks, a live event series at Soho House NY, and has led panels for brands like Goop and Diane von Furstenberg.

Dr. Frankie Bashan
Dr. Frankie Bashan, LGBTQ+ Dating Expert

Dr. Frankie Bashan is a renowned relationship coach and dating expert. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with couples and individuals and specialized training in the field of trauma. Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking for lesbians and bisexual women, and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last 16 years. Dr. Frankie has appeared as a love expert on MTV's "Are You the One," and she's given a TED Talk on fluidity.

Justin Lehmiller
Justin Lehmiller, Social Psychologist

Dr. Justin Lehmiller is a social psychologist and Senior Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. He is host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast and is author of the book "Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life." He has been honored three times with the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Harvard University, where he taught for several years. He has published more than 50 academic works, including a textbook titled The Psychology of Human Sexuality that is used in college classrooms around the world. He has been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and CNN as well as other international radio, podcast, and television programs. He led the DatingAdvice.com/Kinsey Institute State of Us: National Study on Modern Love & Dating in 2025 study.

And 100s of Others... We at DatingAdvice.com pride ourselves on giving voice to the world's top experts giving trusted advice on dating and relationships.

Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

Amie Leadingham

Amie Leadingham

Lauren Sanders

Lauren Sanders

Scott Valdez

Scott Valdez

Hayley Hurst

Hayley Hurst

Damona Hoffman

Damona Hoffman

Jamie Ballard

Jamie Ballard

Ashayla Blakely

Ashayla Blakely

Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Sheena Holt

Sheena Holt

Gloria Brame

Gloria Brame

Ivar Vage

Ivar Vage

Mackenzie Buck

Mackenzie Buck

Amber Lee

Amber Lee

Jules Chen

Jules Chen

Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

Emma Patterson

Emma Patterson

Meet Our Staff

Amber Brooks
Amber Brooks
Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted as a dating expert by The Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, Bustle, Salon, Well+Good, and AskMen.

Shanna Ellis
Shanna Ellis
Managing Editor

Shanna Ellis has spent over a decade working at online publications as writer, editor, and director of content. The online brands under her leadership have seen coverage from Forbes, USA Today, and Insider. She holds a BA in Advertising and minor in Communication Studies from the University of Florida. Her role for DatingAdvice includes conducting insightful interviews with dating professionals and covering news stories in the industry.

Ryan Frankel
Ryan Frankel
President

Ryanโ€™s 20 years of engineering experience helps run the design and development teams at DatingAdvice and its parent company Digital Brands. He brings his background in user experience, analytics, and algorithms to the site. His teams are focussed on providing straight-forward, fast-loading pages that are simple to use. Ryan earned a masterโ€™s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida.

Lillian Castro
Lillian Castro
Senior Editor

Lillian Guevara-Castro edits news content across all verticals at Digital Brands, applying her 30 years of experience as a writer and editor to take DatingAdvice articles to the next level. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Gwinnett Daily News (GA), Gainesville Sun (FL), and The New York Times, where she covered lifestyle trends, among other topics. Lillian has a degree in journalism and communications from Georgia State University and brings her fact-checking expertise to ensure all content is accurate and engaging.

Colleen McCarthy
Colleen McCarthy
Director of Public Relations

Colleen McCarthy is a seasoned public relations strategist with a passion for amplifying voices in the lifestyle and relationship space. With more than 20 years of experience leading high-profile media campaigns, she has helped brands and experts connect with national outlets and build lasting credibility. At DatingAdvice.com, Colleen brings her expertise in media relations, storytelling, and brand visibility to spotlight the latest trends, insights, and advice in the dating world.

Jordan Sprogis
Jordan Sprogis
Staff Writer

Jordan has been writing professionally for the better half of a decade, and she has bylines on various verticals that highlight the psychology and sociology of creating personal relationships. Despite recently tying the knot herself, Jordan remains deeply engaged in thoughtful conversations about relationships and dating with her friends. Now, she's excited to extend these dialogues to the realm of DatingAdvice.com.

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