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Blaming dating apps for the rise of STDs is just the latest form of sex panic
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“Are dating apps to blame for the rise in STDs?”
It’s a line that seems tailor-made for morning news shows, designed to be read in that formal, faux-inquisitive tone newscasters use before cutting to commercial break.
It’s true that STD rates have risen in the U.S. over the last 10 years, with an especially steep rise in the last four years. Alongside straight coverage of this rise, reports drawing the line between STDs and dating apps have also proliferated on local news, digital outlets, and cable networks around the country.
And like all sound bites, the way these pieces are framed doesn’t reflect the whole story — they just capitalize on the easiest part of it. Read more…
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View More Blaming dating apps for the rise of STDs is just the latest form of sex panicBest dating sites for seniors: Dating over 60 doesn’t have to suck
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Senior dating: Hard, but not as much as you think.
Because let’s face it: Dating at any age is kind of a pain in the ass — and being over 60 in the dating world could actually have its perks. There’s a reason why post-retirement age could be the happiest time of your life. Golden years, hello?
Yes, there may be fewer potential partners in the dating pool, but if you think about it, that just makes everything less overwhelming. And now that online dating is hot and heavy for the 60+ crowd, it’s easier than ever to track down that special someone.
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Tinder user got creative, sent match a thrilling interactive story
While Tinder can feel like a whole lot of meaningless swiping and embarrassing pickup lines, every once in a while someone stands out from the sea of matches and takes a risk.
The latest Tinder Hero to save us all from reading another monotonous “Hey…
Three big questions we still have about Facebook’s new dating service
At its annual F8 developer conference on Tuesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook is creating a dating service.
What this means is that you’ll soon be able to create a “dating” profile separate from your Facebook profile. Facebook w…
Badoo adds Live Video chat to its dating apps
European dating giant Badoo has added a live video chat feature to its apps, giving users the chance to talk face-to-face with matches from the comfort of their own home — and even before agreeing to go out on a first date. It’s claiming it’s the first dating app service to add a live video […]
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If you’re ready to find your true love and/or are approaching retirement age, then have we got some news for you: Mark Zuckerberg has your back.
At Facebook’s annual developer conference, F8, the CEO announced plans to launch a dating service that wi…
Facebook announces new dating service ‘for serious relationships, not hookups’
One is the loneliest number, which is probably why Facebook is taking steps to connect the people on its network who aren’t in a relationship.
At it’s annual F8 developer conference Tuesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that his company wil…
Bumble wants you to know that it’s definitely not a hookup app
Whatever you do, do not call Bumble a hookup app.
The dating app appears to be doubling down on branding itself as a destination for finding “empowered and lasting connections,” rather than “hookups.”
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Over 25? Maybe don’t admit you smoke weed in your dating profile
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We love a data-backed online dating tip – especially one tied to the holiday of choice for stoners everywhere. Unfortunately, this one isn’t too promising for smokers who make their weed interest public.
According to some data from dating app Hinge, revealing an interest in smoking weed on one’s dating profile can actually work in your favor – but only if you’re under 25.
Per the team’s number crunchers, users under 25 who say they smoke weed see, on average, a 10 percent increase in likes.
But for those 25 and older, admitting you smoke weed on your profile results in a 25 percent decrease in likes. That number jumps to a 35 percent decrease for users over 40. Read more…
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View More Over 25? Maybe don’t admit you smoke weed in your dating profile7 of the UK’s best online dating sites in 2018
Online dating websites and apps have become the norm. But knowing which site best suits your needs is a whole other matter. Finding the right one can often play a crucial role in the type of relationship you’re after.
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Mark Zuckerberg to Tinder users: GTFO
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Now that he’s mastered screwing with democracy, Mark Zuckerberg is coming for your love life.
Or so it would seem to the hordes of Tinder users who took to Twitter today to complain that they were locked out of their accounts — squarely placing the blame on Facebook in the process.
To understand how Facebook might have broken Tinder, it’s important to realize that one of the main ways to access the dating app is logging in with a Facebook account (you can also just use your phone number). So, when changes are made to how third-party apps interact with Facebook — as Zuckerberg recently announced was about to happen — it’s possible that something might go wrong with that integration. Read more…
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View More Mark Zuckerberg to Tinder users: GTFO