Lavalife

If the online personals scene has left you feeling a bit chilly, Lavalife wants to heat things up. Its interactive dating service offers personals that can be accessed online or over the phone. Founded in 1987, Lavalife offers its service to more than 1.7 million members looking for "dating, relationships, or intimate encounters" in some 60 markets throughout Canada, Australia, and the US. A text messaging service, singles magazine, and events are available in Canada and the US. The company's demographically targeted products also include Manline.com, Womanline.com, Night Exchange, ChatHerUp, Txteasers, SpeedFlirts, and ChatParty, among others. Toronto's privately held First Media Group owns Lavalife.