Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend. And in the world of online dating, the presence of a canine companion indicates commitment.
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Each year, more and more people are looking to dating apps to find a partner. And a trove of data from these users is finally revealing what men and women really want.
The age of ‘artificial intimacy’ is upon us. What does it mean for the way we love, have sex and build friendships?
Granting police access to Tinder users’ information is problematic for many reasons (even if the intent is to keep people safe).
This Netflix series imagines we all have a DNA-compatible soulmate waiting for us. But while there are companies in the real world matchmaking via DNA, love is more complex than that.
Since women see men who own pets more favorably, you’d think online daters with cats in their profile pics would get more matches…
From geopolitical tensions over - very - personal data to user strategies, discover the workings of an industry that is responsible for one in three marriages in the United States.
People looking for a potential partners online highly value a sense of humour but immigrants struggle with local jokes.
A relationship psychologist says dating apps probably aren’t the best way to find a mate. But if you are using them, he has a few tips.
The emergence of female-oriented erotica has been portrayed as a sign of women’s liberation, but research indicates that it reinforces cultural scripts of pornography targeting men.
The coronavirus pandemic affected many aspects of everyday life — including our sex lives. But erotic technologies are gaining wider acceptance as we look for ways to fulfill our desires for intimacy.
Love in a time of corona.
Online dating platforms often provide a safe space for racist attitudes.
It doesn’t matter how smooth your conversations have been. Absent the touch, taste and smell of a potential partner, you’re essentially flying blind.
While online sex may not be a substitute for intimacy and touch, research shows there are many benefits. Technology can make sex more creative, for instance, and help people explore fantasies.
How do you encourage people to date when social distancing? Apps are trying to figure it out.
Research suggests the impact of dating apps depends on your local dating culture – and that varies hugely around the world.
Tinder was developed as a dating app, but research has found that some find it useful for promotional campaigns and artistic purposes.
Love requires imagination. What happens when this imagination spirals?
This Valentine’s Day, a researcher reveals some insights after conducting interviews with young university undergrads to explore their sex lives, dating and intimacy.
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