Thanks for the replies guys

yeah I'm still not that great socially, never have been. My pick up style is all about being direct, building sexual tension and escalating. I hate approaching and I'm not one of those guys that goes around talking to everybody building social proof or is really loud and high energy. I'm naturally an introvert. I think that's why I struggle at this. My friends live quite a way away now and I'm always skint, so hardly ever see them anymore (last time I saw them was a couple of months ago). When I do see them I feel like I don't really fit in anymore.
Will definately try to use POF, and will maybe try just approaching girls and befriending them if I can.