First Date Do’s & Don’ts – The Ultimate Guide to Hooking Up on the First Date

If you're looking to hook up on the first date, then you've come to the right place! We're here to lay down the art of bagging your dream hook-up after one easy date – from the pre-first date conversations to the playful flirtations you can engage in during the date. Anyone who's down to hook up would be hard-pressed not to want to follow through after you've followed this simple guide! 

Here are the major do’s and don’ts to hooking up on the first date, from the pre-date texts to the bedroom! 

Before the Date

Establishing your intentions before the date begins is a major ,do ,for any first date hook-up! If you're planning on meeting up for a first date with a partner who's looking to find their next 'Mr. Right', and you're trying to lay on the moves for a simple hook-up; chances are it's not going to end well for you! 

To make sure you've solidified that first-date hook-up, you must make sure you and your potential partner are on the same page. A great technique to gauge this is through flirty messages. For example, you might start by subtly hinting at the prospect of a hook-up, and see what kind of reaction you get, then ramp things up from there!

If sex hasn’t even been discussed before the date, then you could be getting into a situation where you and your partner are at this date for different reasons. 

So

Don’t ,try and initiate a hook-up with someone looking for a long-term relationship who hasn’t mentioned the prospect of sex at all! 

Do ,test the waters before the date with some sexy talk so you know if your partner is really down to hook up on the first date! 

Prepare Yourself

If you think you’re going to hook up looking like you’ve just rolled out the wrong side of the bed, you’ve got the wrong end of the stick! Even if you’ve smashed the pre-date flirt and you’re sure your potential partner is interested in hooking up, you haven’t reached the homestretch yet! 

First impressions are everything in regards to a hook-up. If you walk through that door looking scruffy, you could immediately give your potential hook-up partner the dreaded ,ick, ,which will have them closed for business! 

Be sure to put on your best clothes, shave up, get a haircut, and chuck on some nice cologne – a good smell is everything for a first impression! Nothing is sexier than someone who's put in the effort to make themselves appealing to their hook-up partner. 

To get your pre-date routine perfect

Do ,put in the effort to make yourself look the sexiest you can be – eliminate the chance of getting turned down! 

Don’t ,come looking like a rat! 

Pick the Right Place

Picking the right location for your date is another major aspect of securing that hook-up on the first date. You don't want to choose somewhere casual like a Mcdonald's, as this will make you seem like you're going to meet up with a hooker! But, in the same breath, you don't want to pick anywhere that's insanely fancy, either. Going to an extremely fancy restaurant might be a bit strong and romantic for your hook-up and give them the wrong idea of your intentions. 

The best first date for a hook-up would be somewhere boozy and touchy! Bars are always a great option to get you a little bit tipsy and ease those first date nerves – be sure to pick one with a dance floor so you and your partner can break the physical touch barrier early and become comfortable with each other's company. 

However, if you're searching for something a little more fun, you could go to an 'activity' bar with some competition like crazy golf. This will give you and your hook-up partner something to chat and flirt over, making the ride to the hook-up much smoother. 

When picking the location for your hook-up date

Do ,pick somewhere with drinks and fun, so you and your partner can get comfortable together. 

Don’t ,go too casual or fancy to give off the wrong impression.

Have a Good Chat

This could be the hardest part of it all if you and your partner don't seem to mesh well – having a good, flirtatious chat with your partner during the date to get them hot and ready might be the most important way to secure that hook-up. Be sure to compliment your date on their looks and personality, but don't come off too strong! 

You don't want to be diving in headfirst with the sexy talk – a great hook-up is like a great rollercoaster – you start with the slow build-up – flirty banter and good chat – before you go full speed! So be sure to ease your potential hook-up partner with some good talking, flirty topics, and charming conversation before jumping into the deep end. The last thing you want is your date thinking you're an absolute creep! 

When you’re talking to your date

Do ,compliment your date and come prepared with your best flirty chat to get their cheeks flushing! 

Don’t ,jump straight to the chase with the sexy talk and put them off! They’re a person – not an object! 

Conclusion

While all these do's, and don'ts will significantly increase your likelihood of hooking up on the first date, there's no catch-all trick that's going to get any hook-up partner to drop their pants for you immediately. The most essential thing is that you find each other sexy, have the same intentions, and have good chemistry – and sometimes chemistry can't be forced! 

Following these do's and don'ts will assure that you've put your best foot forward on the first date to secure the hook-up of your dreams. We wish you a saucy night on your upcoming date and hope you smash it out the ballpark (both literally and metaphorically!)