You're just shortening your odds by subscribing to a dating site.

We're not saying you can't find love in the real world, because meeting in bars, clubs, parks, and other romantic locations still happens on a regular basis. When we think about these sites, it's normal to go straight to the likes of Match, eharmony, EliteSingles, and other marriage-minded options, but not everyone is thinking about something so serious.

If you're struggling to find a match in the real world, it might be time to let a dating site take the wheel. Everyone gets stuck in a sexual rut at some point in their lives, and let's face it: Trying to take strangers home from a bar or constantly texting your ex can be exhausting. Hookup culture is all about keeping it casual, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

We know you're on the lookout for the best sites and apps for hooking up, but first we should talk about Hookup culture (just in case you aren't already familiar with it).