In 2015 Swiping right was the equivalent of buying that hottie a drink, and emojis became sexual innuendos and the initiator of dates. Everyone became accustomed to finding love whilst laying in their loungewear and stroking their pussy… cat. 2016 is looking to be another successful year for the singles who want access to men without leaving their home, but we're looking to get liberated. No more unsolicited dick picks and a lot more genuine chat. 2016 marks the launch of Rabbit, the ultimate dating app bought to you by Ann Summers. With brand partners, rate your date and starter questions for women to make the first move, download Rabbit for free now and go get 'em girl! 2016 is officially the year of the boyfriend.

Pick Your Pose

Dating should definitely be a case of substance over style but first impressions are everything. Don't go in with 10 photos of you duck facing in Ibiza, a few pics of your pearly whites will show you're fun and not a basic b*tch.

Another rule to obey – avoid over filtering your pics. The worst offenders are the extreme face tune abusers. You've seen them. As tempting as it may to saturate, brighten, smooth and eradicate every defect (or your entire nose) – don't. You need to look like you when you meet in the real world and go on dates. Life has no filter. Wahhhhh!

Wow with Words

The best bios are witty and full of personality, flirty and fabulous. Don't be dull. George didn't settle for less than Human Rights Lawyer Amal, so don't be afraid to come across fun, intelligent or a real go-getter. A pretty face will only get you so far…

You don't have to be a wordsmith or a part time journo to write the perfect bio, just let your personality shine through. 'Brains, brow and booty' was always my opening selfie in words. What makes you, you? What are your best attributes? Don't be shy, you're selling yourself here. An 'About Me' shouldn't be long winded, just give them a taste, not the whole story; no-one has time for a novel.

Talk Dirty To Me

Once you've bagged yourself a match it's your time to shine. The Rabbit app is insistent that only women make the first move, this is all about taking back the cheesy chat up line… but never using it because you know better. The opening line needs to be engaging, 'Hi' doesn't get anyone intrigued or hot under the collar. A compliment is always welcome; a question that engages them instantly and shows your personality is a winner. P.s. Dirty talk isn't obligatory and text talk is not acceptable. Ever.

The revolutionary Rabbit App by Ann Summers puts women in the driving seat. Rabbit gives us ladies three questions to send to matches, three opening lines which don't include 'how much does a polar bear weigh?' (And just in case you're wondering, it's enough to break the ice)… what did we can about those cheesy chat up lines? They're out, sass is in.

Go for starter questions that show personality and get the convo going –

"How was your 2004?" – This may need a little tweaking depending on your target age range, but engaging the reader with something a little different sparks conversation.

"Bears, beets, or Battlestar Galactica?" – Apart from the SiFi reference I'm completely clueless on this one, so I do not recommend, but well done GQ for having me utterly bamboozled, 10/10 for creativity.

"Better adventure: rock climbing or scuba diving?" – Because you're intrigued by his interests, right? Find out whether he's adventurous, outdoorsy and outgoing in one question. Lots of potential follow up on this too.

"Do you string your string cheese or bite it?" – Once again, creative! Do they savour their flavour? Are they cautious or reckless? Passionate or passionless? You can read this one how you please.

Once you've caught his attention let the conversation flow. Let him know what a super bad ass b*tch you are and wait for a date.

Wine Dine and 69

DATE ONE:

Location, Location, location:

Playing it safe? Dates don't have to be anything more than a drink, don't work yourself up, you're still getting to know him, keep it casual. Drinks can be as long or brief as you please so if he's dull as dishwater you can politely make your excuses and make a swift exit. Dinner is another easy option; you can still keep it casual. Go to dinner somewhere simple, where you can wear jeans and heels or go straight from work without looking out of place. It's important to feel comfortable wherever you choose.

Still stuck for ideas? Look to your app, Rabbit has brand partners to make dates happen and give you exclusive offers!

FYI: The cinema is a no go on date one, don't be lulled into the security of silence and darkness, you're igniting this spark not putting it out!

And wherever it is that you opt for don't get sloppy drunk; no-one wants to date a hot mess.

Once you've decided on the hot spot get ready to wow with our top tips.

Top Tips

1. Be Prepared. Don't torture yourself and work up those pre-date nerves but think of some chatty, open questions you can ask to loosen up and get the conversation flowing.
2. Think of an excuse just in case it's all going pear shaped. You have work in the morning/you have to be up early to visit your gran/you can't have another drink because you're driving (even if you're getting a cab). Don't be blatant in your lying. Be polite, thank him for the date and depart.
3. To kiss or not to kiss? Girl, you do whatever feels right for you at the time! It's the 21st century, if he thinks you're easy for having a cheeky smooch then he can take his judgemental ass home to his mama.
4. If he wasn't the most delicious thing on the menu, don't go back for seconds, you have men at your fingertips and dating apps allow you to see what's out there, safely. If it goes well, get his number and take your communication out of the app.

Don't worry too much about who texts first after the date, but if you do make the move and he doesn't reply, don't double text, take the hint honey.

If you're both in agreement that the date went fabulously, it's time for round two – ding ding! The Rabbit app also allows you to rate your date too – so if he looked nothing like his pictures, his profile info was inaccurate or you had a great time, you can let the sisterhood know.

DATE TWO:

So if you've got to this point you've obviously made a wonderful impression, you stayed sober enough, you were sassy and sexy and downright desirable. Give yourself a pat on the back, strut in there and let him sell himself.

Let him take the lead on this one, let him suggest date two and its whereabouts but don't be shy about having an opinion, if he's proposing you go on a mountain climb or try your hand at shark cage driving, suggest an alternative which is slightly closer to your dream date with a bar of dairy milk on the sofa. Compromise. By date two you've probably got a bit of a feel of whether you could spend an evening with them, whether you're perfectly matched for a super adventurous date or you're traditionalists who want to stick to dinner and a proper chat.

DATE THREE:

You probably don't need advice anymore. Don't bow to 'date three' pressure, there's nothing wrong with taking your sweet time. It'll make that chemistry bubble to boiling point. Three dates is a very promising start – fingers crossed he's your Mr Right, your Mr Big. That's a Sex and The City reference by the way. Stay classy.

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