“When creating a profile, it can feel overwhelming at first ... around only 20 words,” says Claire Stott, Badoo’s dating expert.“I would encourage you not to be afraid to write about ...

"Unfortunately, Badoo.com no longer works in Russia. However, you profile and limited functionality is still available in the Badoo app if you already have the mobile app," a post on the website said.

Oystering, a term coined by Badoo, encourages people to celebrate ... and refers to those who aren’t lying on their dating profile but maybe bending the truth here and there.