Speed dating, developed by an American rabbi in 1998, is a fun and sexy way to meet like-minded singles, Clara Iaccarino writes. Just take your stopwatch with you.

Confession: I'm addicted to speed dating. I'm not sure whether it's the buzz of meeting new people or the flirtatious excitement that engulfs a room of 20 singles, but whatever it is, I've been to two speed dating events within a week.