The first thing that people look at when searching for an online date or hook up is the profile picture. Sorry to all those daters out there who hold onto the myth that ‘looks don’t matter’, but unfortunately they do. At least at first. Profiles that have no photo are 80% more likely to be ignored than profiles that do have a photo. But if you’re worried about how you look in your photos, then try either getting someone you trust to take pictures of you, or take some yourself. I know so many people who hate having their picture taken, but when it comes to online dating (especially adult online dating!) a decent couple of photos are essential to success.
Why?
Imagine your profile as your personal resume. Potential hook ups are going to view your profile in the same manner an employer views a resume. If your resume is badly written and presented, you are less likely to get an interview. Similarly if your dating profile is badly written and presented, you are less likely to get noticed, let alone sex with someone you like. The photo is the first thing people see on your dating resume. If you haven’t bothered to include one or worse put one in that doesn’t reflect who you are at all, then your dating resume will fail. Humans respond to visual stimulation at first encounters, which is why it is highly important to have a good photo in your profile.
A good photo showing you in your best light is your first and best chance at attracting the right kind of dater to your profile. If you fuck this up, then you only have yourself to blame if you get no positive results. Fortunately we never look as bad in photos as we sometimes think. Other people tend to like our photos more than we do. All you need is a decent shot of you looking at your hottest and most inviting. If you’re including your face in the photo we recommend smiling. A good smile goes a long way in attracting someone to your profile.
Naughty Photos
Everyone responds to different visual stimuli so it is up to you on what kind of photos you include on your profile. The kind of hook up you want to attract will respond differently to different photos so bare this in mind. If you’re someone who likes to tease before revealing all, don’t share naked photos or photos of your penis or vagina. It will attract the wrong type of hook up for you. If you’re someone who likes to show all and attract someone similar, than by all means share whatever you feel is appropriate for you.
The key to any photo you include is to have it reflect your personality and who you are. If your photos don’t do this, ditch them and pick some new ones.
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