Are hookups these common?

Recently I have come in a new relationship and i can see all the girls have pretty high body count including my girlfriend

With all the hookup culture rising in bangalore and tier 1 cities, people are getting drunk and having sex with strangers. Have you ever observed in your friend circle people getting infected with STDs or HIV. How common has HIV become or is it still rare and I am worrying without any sense.

Any places / app / or any secret tips?

I am a homosexual, and I've found the dating culture here to be much better than in other parts of the country. However, I generally keep that aspect of my life private at work. When I started dating, I was well aware of where high-risk behaviour takes you to. I made it a point to get tested every six months. One of my tests took an extra two days for a re-run of the sample, and I received a call to meet the doctor in person. I knew that’s the standard protocol for an HIV positive result. While I wasn't surprised, I was deeply saddened by the results. Coming from a middle-class family, I had worked hard to secure a good job, earn money, and support my family. Yet, this virus seemed to be an inevitable part of my journey ever since my struggles began as a teenager. I've always known that I needed to be successful and strong to succeed in all aspects of life. But this is not a battle that can be won. It is a slow surrender to death. Life is an acceptance of your eventual death for everyone but mine is fated to be in my 50s. Some close friends, family members, and any partners I meet are aware of my condition, but I prefer not to deal with the hassles and perceptions at work. Legally, NACO registration is optional, have chosen not to. With the hookup culture increasing in the city for everyone, I hope this serves as a PSA to be safe.

Recently under a post, in the comments, I saw someone brag about how he has slept with every new junior in almost every quarter. In another post's comment, I saw someone say how every girl he has met has a higher body count, and one of his friends got divorced because she was sending nudes to her ex on Snapchat. Someone also bragged about how she has dated and slept with some guys from the different companies. Another comment I read a long time back said how he has a physical relationship with some of the 'hot chicks' of his company. And this is just grapevine, and I'm not even including all similar things I read on Twitter and Reddit, of people bragging about having high body counts and sleeping with multiple colleagues. I am a bit confused. Is having a physical relationship with your colleague(s) a common thing in the IT Industry? or am I missing something?

Which dating app works in Bengaluru? I am an average looking guy and single. Honestly just wanna like company of someone. I tried bumble and tinder but not getting matches (both premium). I don't know why. Feeling a lot lonely nowadays.

Good morning seniors I am a male engg student currently in final year I have never been in a relationship and haven't talked to girls from the past 6 years for which I can remember correctly. In my life till now I have approached two, which got declined citing religion, caste as barriers etc I am a Jatt Sikh, and I am ugly and I accept that Although it's foolish to think of that much ahead future, although I accepted that these things aren't for me and I will spend the rest of my life in tech and drawing stuff and gym and will explore other hobbies on the go But still my mind constantly ponders me I will be lonely for the path ahead, and dual thoughts of even though I did get married, I will get cheated upon, getting scared of fake cases and will not find a vir*in Plus I also get scared of even talking to women Thinking the other gender has power to do what they want since laws are completely on their side These thoughts are pondering constantly over my head for the past 6 months Pls help

Hey Folks, I am a 22Y M, and want to improve my dating life. I am an extrovert person and can talk to opposite genders very well. The only issue I face is to build a romantic connection. I suck at that. Don't know why, but flirting makes me feel cringe. Something about me: 1. I got my first girlfriend in the 8th standard. Dated for a year. 2. In class 9th, I experienced love for the first time and ngl I still feel the same for that girl. We dated for two years. 3. In the 11th and 12th standard, I had 1 girlfriend each standard but couldn't continue for xyz reason. 4. I then last dated in my third year (last of 2021), but long distance was not my thing. 5. Since, then I feel cringe whenever I try to flirt and don't want any love shove, because I never felt the same, I felt for that girl in class 9th. 6. Since, my last breakup I am only able to fulfil my physical needs but now I want to change that and find someone with whom I can build a strong connection So folks here, who know the ultimate love game here. Please help me out.