There’s Poop in the Dating Pool: First Date Red Flags for Grown Women Navigating the Dating Scene

Co‑authored by Ciara Bost and Elisabeth Fowler,  There’s Poop in the Dating Pool serves up 30+ bite‑sized “dating tips” that read like the group chat you’d share with your besties before a girls’ trip or bachelorette weekend.

Put on your two-piece—we’re going swimming! 

Take a quick splash through the shallow end of today’s dating world, where charming smiles hide deal‑breakers, and the water is always just a little… murky. From men whose mom is still saved as “Best Girl,” to hobosexuals looking for a place to stay, to “high‑value” dudes who definitely are not, each page offers a playful red flag designed to make you cackle, side‑eye, and maybe rethink that last situationship.

Written in a voice that speaks directly to grown, BIPOC women and their lived dating experiences, this clean but spicy little book is perfect for bachelorette gift bags, bridal showers, or wine night. It won’t fix the dating pool—but it will help you laugh at the raccoons, battery acid, and general foolishness floating in it while you keep your crown straight.