Condom Market Size to Reach Revenues of around USD 13 Billion by 2026 – Arizton - EIN News

Condom Market Size to Reach Revenues of around USD 13 Billion by 2026 – Arizton - EIN News


Condom Market Size to Reach Revenues of around USD 13 Billion by 2026 – Arizton - EIN News

Posted: 23 Apr 2021 12:00 AM PDT

The global condom market size was valued at $7.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $13 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9% by 2026.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In-depth analysis and data-driven insights on the impact of COVID-19 included in this global condom market report.

The global condom market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% during the period 2020−2026.

Key Highlights Offered in the Report:
1. APAC dominated the global condom market with a share of around 33% in terms of revenue and over 36% in terms of volume in 2020. The region is expected to witness significant CAGR of over 8% both by revenue and volume. APAC will continue to be the largest market for condoms during the forecast period.
2. Male condoms accounted for over 98% of the global condom market in terms of both revenue and volume. However, the female condom segment is expected to witness significant CAGR of over 19%.
3. International vendors with their huge infrastructure and R&D support are rapidly expanding their footprint in the market. Thus, regional vendors find it increasingly difficult to compete in terms of reliability, technology, and price. Manufacturers are creating marketing strategies based on the durability of the equipment. The competitive environment in this market is likely to intensify further with the increase in product/service extensions, technological innovations, and M&As.
4. The most important and immediate need for condoms exits among women and girls. Female condoms account for less than 2% share in the global condom market and there is a huge growth opportunity in the market of female condoms. Vendors who can increase their ability to reach female population and are expected to enjoy competitive advantage in the market.
5. The sale of condoms has been drastically affected in 2020 especially in the H1 of 2020. The first half of 2020 saw a massive fall in the sales of condoms with the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, the impact of COVID-19 on condom market was witnessed majorly during Q1 and Q2 when lockdown was strict. With reducing restrictions and with restarting production, condom market started recovering.
6. In 2020, latex condoms dominated the global condom market. Unlike latex that remains to be the predominantly used raw material for the manufacture of male condoms driven by their versatility of use, female condoms are majorly made of non-latex/synthetic materials.

Key Offerings:
• Market Size & Forecast by Revenue | 2020−2026
• Market Dynamics – Leading trends, growth drivers, restraints, and investment opportunities
• Market Segmentation – A detailed analysis by product type, material type, distribution channel type, end-user, and geography
• Competitive Landscape – 4 key vendors and 31 other vendors

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Condom Market – Segmentation

• In 2020, the male condom segment dominated the market with a share of over 98% and 99% by revenue and unit shipments, respectively. The significant factors that influence the growth of the male contraceptives industry are high sexual activeness among males, ease of use and high availability, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and infections, and cost-efficiency. Moreover, these protective devices have evolved to improve their functionalities over the decades.
• In terms of unit shipments, the institutional condoms segment dominated the global market in 2020. As governments in the Middle East & Africa and North America are highly concerned about reducing the prevalence of HIV, the demand for condoms as a preventive measure expects to boost the market.
• Condoms are mainly sold via retail distribution channels such as specialty stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, mass-market players, drug stores, and grocery stores. While institutional condoms are sourced or procured directly through manufacturers via tenders, branded condoms are sold via several distribution channels.

Condom Market by Product Type
• Male Condoms
• Female Condoms
Condom Market by Distribution Channel Type
• Retail
• Specialty Stores
• Mass-market Players
• Drug Stores
• Grocery Stores
• Online
Condom Market by Material Type
• Latex
• Non-latex
• Polyurethane
• Lambskin
• Polyisoprene
• Nitrile
Condom Market by End-user
• Branded
• Institutional

Condom Market – Dynamics

Durex Partnering with RED, 2018-2020 – The campaign adopted by Durex involves the brand partnering with RED (HIV Charity) in a three-year tie-up intending to raise awareness among young consumers on AIDS. The company released a new product called (DUREX)RED in more than 25 global markets during this time. Such campaigns have remained successful in attracting significant attention throughout the countries and regions. Such campaigns are helpful in creating a crucial impact on condom buyers and are even crucial for the launch of exclusive product extensions in the existing or new markets. Vendors can consider using such campaigns for efficiently branding their products in the market. Keeping into consideration that condoms are often treated as products to be sold under secrecy or products associated with cultural shame or taboo across societies, most vendors strategize their marketing and branding campaigns to portray a correct public image.

Key Drivers and Trends fueling Market Growth:
• Internet Shaping Purchasing Behavior
• Innovative Condom Designs
• Government Initiatives for Free Condom Distribution
• Growing Prevalence of STIs

Condom Market – Geography

APAC is led by China, where condoms are witnessing a surge in demand owing to the presence of a large population base, awareness of condom usage, and affordability. The condom market in APAC is witnessing high growth in India, China, Japan, and South Korea, and these devices are also gaining popularity among end-users. APAC is also witnessing rapid urbanization. According to the World Bank Group, the number of urban households in the region is likely to rise by about 68% from 2010 to 2030. The high urbanization rate in developing APAC countries will bolster the demand for condoms as people are aware of the products and will have access to them in retail stores or drug stores. This is expected to develop the demand for condoms in the region during the forecast period.

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Condom Market by Geography
• North America
• US
• Canada
• Europe
• UK
• Germany
• Russia
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Turkey
• Netherlands
• Portugal
• Poland
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Norway
• APAC
• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Philippines
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• New Zealand
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Cambodia
• Sri Lanka
• Myanmar
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Peru
• Chile
• Others
• Middle East & Africa
• Nigeria
• South Africa
• Algeria
• Ethiopia
• Kenya

Major Vendors
• Church & Dwight
• LifeStyles Healthcare
• Okamoto Industries
• Reckitt Benckiser Group

Other Prominent Vendors
• BILLY BOY (MAPA)
• Bally
• Caution Wear
• Convex Latex
• Cupid Limited
• Dongkuk Techno
• Double One
• Fuji Latex
• HBM Group
• HLL Lifecare Ltd
• Innova Quality
• Innolatex Limited
• IXu
• Japan Long-Tie
• Karex Berhad
• LELO
• Mankind Pharma
• Mayer Laboratories
• MTLC Latex
• Nulatex SDN. BHD.
• Ritex
• Sagami Rubber Industries
• Shandong Ming Yuan Latex Co.
• Shanghai Dahua Medical Apparatus Co.
• Silk Parasol
• StaySafe Condoms (AdvaCare Pharma)
• STRATA Various Product Design
• Thai Nippon Rubber Industry
• Tianjin Condombao
• Tianjin Human Care Latex Corporation
• The Female Health Company (VERU)

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Posted: 13 Apr 2021 12:00 AM PDT

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Today's Headlines: Mask milestone, mask confusion - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 13 May 2021 11:44 PM PDT

New federal guidelines on face masks mark a pandemic turning point, but how they apply in California and Los Angeles remain to be seen.

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Mask Milestone, Mask Confusion

In a sign of America's progress against COVID-19, federal officials have announced a sweeping relaxation of face mask guidelines, which now suggest fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places — either outdoors or inside.

Though the move is a milestone moment in the pandemic, it comes with some caveats. First, the guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is only a recommendation, with the final call largely being decided by state and local governments. California has strict mask rules consistent with the CDC's previous mask guidance, and officials said they will remain in effect at least for now as they study the new recommendations.

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Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the state and county will review the CDC's recommendations in order to "make sensible adjustments to the orders that are currently in place." It could be a week or more before substantive changes to mask-wearing orders take effect locally.

In addition, the CDC order remains in effect that requires masks to be worn by everyone traveling on public transportation, including buses and trains, and at airports and stations.

And then there are concerns that the CDC's new guidelines could make it easier for the unvaccinated to flout rules and shed masks inside stores and other businesses, putting people at greater risk who cannot be vaccinated, such as young children with preexisting health conditions.

Here's more about what the CDC mask changes mean for travel, shopping, gatherings, outdoor life and so on.

Coronavirus Headlines

— California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed adding $1.5 billion to a program providing grants of up to $25,000 to small businesses harmed by the pandemic, allowing thousands more to get financial help.

— Did the coronavirus escape from a lab? Scientists say that the coronavirus' origins deserve more study and that there's not enough evidence to rule out the theory.

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Mideast Fighting Intensifies

Israel said it was massing troops along the Gaza frontier and calling up 9,000 reservists ahead of a possible ground invasion of the Hamas-ruled territory, as the two bitter enemies plunged closer to all-out war. Egyptian mediators rushed to Israel for cease-fire efforts but showed no signs of progress.

The stepped-up fighting came as communal violence in Israel erupted for a fourth night, with Jewish and Arab mobs clashing in the town of Lod. The fighting took place despite a bolstered police presence ordered by the nation's leaders.

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The four-day burst of violence has pushed Israel into uncharted territory — dealing with the most intense fighting it has ever had with Hamas militants while simultaneously facing the worst Jewish-Arab violence within the country in decades. A late-night barrage of rockets from Lebanon that landed in the sea threatened to open a new front along Israel's northern border.

Early Friday, the Israeli military said air and ground troops struck the Gaza Strip in what appeared to be the heaviest attacks yet. Here is the latest.

'We've Lost Our Park'

L.A.'s struggle to get a handle on its growing homelessness crisis is running up against Angelenos' love of their outdoor recreation spaces, which served as a lifeline for many during the stay-at-home orders of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The latest focal point is on the Westside, where L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin proposed that two parks, three beach parking lots and a waterfront parking lot in Marina del Rey be evaluated as possible locations for sanctioned overnight camping, tiny homes or overnight parking for people living in their vehicles, depending on the location.

The proposal, which heads to a City Council vote later this month, has sparked an outcry in parts of Bonin's district, which stretches from Los Angeles International Airport to Pacific Palisades. Now, there is an effort to recall Bonin.

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Police were given the authority to confiscate pinball machines, but it proved difficult to enforce. And it raised an important question: What to do with the seized machines? On May 15, 1940, a Times photographer captured city employees destroying them with a sledgehammer. The law was later overturned by the California Supreme Court.

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May 15, 1940: Urban F. Emme, chief clerk of the city marshal's office, wields a sledgehammer on confiscated pinball and other marble machines ordered destroyed by Municipal Court judges.

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— A panel of judges from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily frozen the deadlines of a federal order to offer housing or shelter to everyone on Los Angeles' skid row by October.

— The death of rising rapper Pop Smoke stunned the music world in February of last year. Now, details of the slaying and how detectives tracked his alleged killers have come to light. (This story is exclusive to Times subscribers.)

— A Times analysis finds that donors who gave millions to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's nonprofit gave through accounts that mask their identity, a practice that alarms ethics watchdogs.

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— A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted a request to allow former Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey's husband to enter a diversion program and avoid jail time after he aimed at a gun a three unarmed protesters outside the Lacey home.

— During a meeting that was moved online over safety concerns, the Los Alamitos Unified school board voted unanimously to approve a set of social justice teaching standards that attracted backlash and controversy.

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— The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd will be postponed until March 2022, a judge ruled.

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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey joined a growing number of Republican governors who are stopping payment of an extra $300 per week in pay for unemployed workers paid for by a federal virus relief package to force people to return to work.

— A 17-year-old student's mysterious death sparked a public outcry in China after a series of recent deaths that have left parents heartbroken. It also attracted a rare government response.

HOLLYWOOD AND THE ARTS

— For "The Underground Railroad," about the harrowing escape from slavery, director Barry Jenkins took a novel step: hiring a mental health counselor. TV critic Lorraine Ali says the lead performances in the Amazon Prime Video series are transporting.

— The announcement that Ellen DeGeneres will end her show is another step toward the end of television as viewers once knew it. Meanwhile, she calls recent drama "orchestrated" and says it didn't take down her talk show.

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— NBC's khaki-wearing data king Steve Kornacki has earned a new multimillion-dollar contract that aims to take greater advantage of his data analysis skills and pop culture appeal.

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25 Best Dating Sites of 2020: Top Websites to Find Relationships, Casual Dates, and Singles Online Near You - Observer

Posted: 27 Oct 2020 12:00 AM PDT

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Ask someone what their favorite dating website is, and the answer will be as different as the person. 

Why? Because some people are looking for hookups, some are looking for love, some are looking for something in between.

So what are the best dating sites? We've broken them down by category so that no matter what you're looking for, you'll find it in this list of the best sites to use in 2020.

The Best Dating Sites in 2020

  1. Best for serious relationships – Eharmony
  2. Best for those seeking university educated singles – Elite Singles
  3. Best for busy professionals – Itsjustlunch.com
  4. Best over 50 site – SilverSingles
  5. Best casual dating app – Bumble
  6. Best new dating app – Hinge
  7. Best hookup site – AdultFriendFinder
  8. Best sugar dating site – Seeking
  9. The best dating site for jewish people – JDate
  10. Best catholic dating site – Catholic Match
  11. Best international site – Zoosk
  12. Best subreddit for dating – Reddit R4R
  13. Best free dating site – OKCupid
  14. Best married dating site – Ashley Madison
  15. Best asian online dating in the US – AsianDate.com
  16. Best for help with dates – Match.com
  17. Best over 50 dating site in the UK – OurTime
  18. Best site for Christians – Christian Mingle
  19. Best for brief encounters – Tinder
  20. Best for African American dates – BlackPeopleMeet
  21. Best LGBTQA+ women dating app – HER
  22. Best for intellectuals dating – CoffeeMeetsBagel
  23. Best for gay hookups – Grindr
  24. Best for Canadian dates – Plenty of Fish
  25. Best luxury dating service – The League

1. Eharmony – Best for Finding a Serious Relationship

eharmony

eharmony

Eharmony has brought together millions of couples—in fact, 438 users get married to someone they met on the website every single day. The data backs this up: a 2018 study named eharmony as the site most likely to lead to a happy relationship.

On the site, you'll answer extensive survey questions. This "Compatibility Matching System" uses more than twenty years of research to then present you with online dating options. This selective, data-driven approach makes eharmony a good choice if you're looking for a serious relationship.

2. Elite Singles – Dating Site Where 85% of Members Are University Educated

elite singles

elite singles

Elite Singles has a highly educated membership, so it's a good choice if you're looking for good conversations: 85% of its members have above-average education, while 90% are over 30, adding life experience into the mix.

The site uses an algorithm based on your answers to a questionnaire to match you with other singles. It's primarily used by those looking for long-term relationships, including internationally – it operates in 25 countries.

3. Itsjustlunch.com – Best for Busy Professionals

justlunch

justlunch

It's Just Lunch sets you up with a matchmaker when you sign up. In a phone call with them, you'll answer questions about yourself and your goals for romance.

These matchmakers then find you a single match at a time, sharing only first names. They'll arrange the time and place with your match (this can be for lunch, drinks, or brunch – depending on your schedule), and you just need to show up.

Afterwards, you'll give feedback to your matchmaker to get better dates in the future.

One benefit of the service is that it doesn't waste your time. The people you date are hand-selected by a person who understands what you're looking for, and the short dates are a good way to meet in person without spending too long with bad fits.

4. SilverSingles – Best Over 50 Dating Website

silver singles

silver singles

Among the dating sites for people over 50, SilverSingles has been around for 17 years. The service verifies each profile by hand, ensuring that its users are authentic and safe.

Based on a personality questionnaire and what's important to you, you'll receive matches based on your location, plans and goals, personality.

You can use SilverSingles on their site or via their app. Basic memberships are free.

5. Bumble – Best Casual Dating App

bumble

Bumble is unique among the apps because it lets women make the first move. Men can't contact women until the woman has already reached out.

The app connects well with social media, including Facebook, Spotify, and Instagram, so you can show different facets of your personality. You can also verify your profile so you can filter other users by who is verified, as well.

Bumble's best for casual hookups because the platform insists on quick contact. Once you match, you have 24 hours to make contact with that person or the match disappears.

The same is true for messages, which expire after 24 hours if one person doesn't write back. For those pressed for time, Bumble offers one free "Extend" for matches and messages each day.

6. Hinge – Best New Dating App

Relaunched in 2016, Hinge is the #1 primarily mobile dating app mentioned in the New York Times wedding section.

Their algorithm gets good reviews: 75% of Hinge users want to go on a second date once they've gone out with their matches. The app improves your matches as you give feedback after dates.

Hinge's platform is unique because once you match, the app prompts you to like or comment on a specific part of the other person's profile. This lack of generic messages makes Hinge an interesting new addition.

7. AFF – Best Hookup Site

This app isn't for people who want long-term relationships. It gives you two main options: flirt (on the app) or hookup.

A sex-positive app, Adult Friend Finder is well known for brief encounters. However, it also features a variety of ways to connect: messaging, video ("online dates"), live streams, group chats.

AFF is also good for hookups because of its quick registration process. Unlike other sites, which may include long questionnaires, AFF features a 30-second registration process that will let you start browsing almost right away.  Read more about their site in this adultfriendfinder review.

8. Seeking – Best Sugar Dating Site

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seeking arrangements

This website connects younger people ("Sugar Babies") with older, wealthier people ("Sugar Daddies/Mommas").

With over 20 million users, the site features 8 million Sugar Babies and 2 million Sugar Daddies/Mommas. It allows these users to connect "without false pretenses," each person stating their terms before connecting.

If you're a young person looking for relationships with older people (or vice-versa), this site has users who are looking for the same types of encounters, eliminating the need for lengthy sifting through profiles and awkward conversations.  It's also one of the few sites with a large ratio of women to men.

9. JDate – The Best Dating Site for Jewish People

jdate

jdate

JDate is one app for Jewish singles. Founded in 1997, JDate is now available around the world, letting you connect with Jewish users in five different languages (English, Hebrew, French, German, and Spanish).

For those looking for a Jewish match with people who share your faith, JDate provides the widest selection of users. In fact, JDate is responsible for 52% of the Jewish marriages that started online.

With both free or premium subscriptions to JDate (at $59.99 per month), you can message with anyone. Customer care reviews each profile, ensuring authentic users.

10. Catholic Match – Best Catholic Dating Site

catholic match

catholic match

One of several services for Christians, Catholic Match helps you find love with a member of the Catholic faith specifically.

With more than 1 million users, Catholic Match promotes "faith-focused dating." In other words, its users are primarily seeking long-term relationships with other Catholics.

Memberships cost $29.95 per month, but they come with a guarantee. If you meet certain qualifications during the first 6 months, the site guarantees your next 6 months free.

Endorsed by various Catholic leaders, Catholic Match has more than 20 years' experience bringing Catholics together.

11. Zoosk – Best Free International Dating Site

The best site for dating international people, Zoosk features 40,000,000 singles worldwide. These users send 3 million messages daily in 25 different languages. Available in over 80 countries, Zoosk is a truly global platform.

Established for more than 12 years, Zoosk uses "Behavioral Matchmaking technology" to match its users with compatible singles.

Free to try, a Zoosk subscription then costs $29.99 per month

12. Reddit R4R – Best Subreddit for Dating (Online Personal Ads)

R4R is a subreddit where people connect. "R4R" stands for "redditor for redditor," and the site does not have a match system. Instead, this is one of the best online places to post personals.

These personals vary widely depending on what users are looking for. This can be anything from activity partners to groups, dating, hangouts, soulmates, and other relationships.

Because it is a subreddit, R4R only has a post and messaging features. However, it also has fewer rules and restrictions than apps (though it does have some, related to age, privacy, legality, and conduct). For example, NSFW posts are allowed, but they must be tagged so that other users can avoid them if they desire.  Reddit is also a good place for advice specific to your situation and dating advice in general, check out the subreddits OnlineDating, r/DatingOverThirty,  r/dating_advice. r/relationships, r/dating, r/DatingApps, r/ForeverAloneDating, r/RelationshipsOver35, or r/CatholicDating.

13. OKCupid – Best Free Dating Site

With a lot of dating apps, you get what you pay for. OKCupid is the best free service because of its detailed profiles: you can find out much more about users before you connect, leading to better matches.

Available both on the desktop site and as an app, OKCupid offers literally thousands of profile questions, so you can find a match for what's important to you.

Offering 22 gender and 13 orientation options, OKCupid is also inclusive.

14. Ashley Madison – Best Married Dating Site

A date site for affairs, Ashley Madison connects users for discreet encounters. Unlike other apps, the site is not linked to other social media profiles, so you're less likely to connect or be seen by people you already know. It's among the best date sites for married users, as both people understand the situation.

Ashley Madison also offers traveling features for those visiting other cities. This lets you contact users in that area ahead of time, setting up dates for when you arrive.

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15. AsianDate.com – Best Asian Online Dating in the US

AsianDate connects people from around the world with Asian singles. With more than ten years' experience, the site's staff verify each member to ensure authenticity. Once you are verified, you can chat, call, or send letters or presents.

16. Match.com – Best for Help with Dates

One of the oldest dating sites, Match.com began in 1995. It features detailed profiles, get-togethers for members, and a virtual dating coach to help members do anything from break the ice to come up with date ideas.  

17. OurTime – Best 50+ Dating Site In the UK

A site for 50+ singles, ourtime.com offers options not only for those seeking marriage and long-term relationships but also for those looking for friendship and platonic relationships. The site features email and flirting capabilities, allowing you to see who has viewed your profile.

18. Christian Mingle – Best Dating Site for Christians

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With over 15 million Christian singles, Christian Mingle helps users looking for a "God-centered relationship." Their members are primarily focused on finding serious relationships. The site offers a free trial, after which they charge $49.99 per month.

19. Tinder – Best Free App for Casual Dating

This dating app has a reputation that likely precedes it. With quick registration, Tinder is easy to use for hookups, though the large number of users means that many are also looking for relationships.

20. BlackPeopleMeet – Best for African American Dates

For more than 18 years, BlackPeopleMeet has provided a platform for African American singles looking for love. The site's 100,000+ users can exchange flirts or emails, as well as see who has viewed their profiles.

21. HER – Best LGBTQA+ Women Dating App

HER is a dating app exclusively for LGBTQA+ women, created by queer women. Their 4 million users get access to in-person events, communities within the app, and app moderators to ensure they have a good experience.

22. CoffeeMeetsBagel – Best for Intellectuals Dating

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coffee meets bagel

96% of users on Coffee Meets Bagel have a Bachelor's degree, while over a third have a Master's. The extensive profiles also make this a good site for intellectuals, as you can see who shares interests with you in many different areas.

23. Grindr – Best for LGBTQA+ Hookups

With mostly male users, Grindr focuses on the gay, bi, trans, and queer community. The app changed how dating apps work with its location-based services. Now the most popular gay mobile app, Grindr allows you to sort users by distance based on GPS position.

24. Plenty of Fish – Best Free Site for Canadian Dates

This Canadian site is offered in nine languages, ensuring you can connect with users from around the world. Founded in 2003, the site provides detailed profiles for its large pool of members.

25. The League – Best Luxury Dating App

The League provides connections with singles in select cities. The site provides members with 3 "prospects" every day and lets you video chat with them for dating online. It also allows you to connect your profile to LinkedIn and Facebook to block connections, ensuring your privacy.

Why Use Online Dating Sites?

Why use online dating sites

Sites for dates give you the chance to encounter far more potential matches than you would in everyday life. Whether you have a small social circle, are looking to expand your connections, or simply have needs that aren't being met in your community, using these sites can widen your world.

Furthermore, using a site or an app to meet a romantic partner allows you to be more selective. If it's important to you to have a partner with similar interests, many apps allow you to select for this.

Finally, it's common to use these sites to find love: around 2/5 of Americans meet their long-term partners on date sites.

Are Apps for Dating Safe?

Apps are only as safe as their users. Stay careful.

Being careful on apps means engaging with verified users; some apps have members of their staff verify members by hand, giving you more safety.

However, it's still crucial to follow safety guidelines when you date someone you met online.

How to Stay Safe While Online Dating?

Never give out your personal information to someone you have met online, particularly before you meet in person. This includes your last name, employer, address, and even your neighborhood.

When you meet someone you have met online, ensure that your first few dates take place in public locations. This could be a café, a restaurant, a movie theater, or anywhere else where others are around. Avoid secluded places such as parks, and never invite someone you don't know to your home.

Finally, check in with a friend before your date to let them know where you'll be and when you anticipate coming home. Let them know when you arrive back home. For extra security, ask them to call or text during the date to verify you are all right.

First Date Tips

First Date Tips

First dates can be intimidating! Follow these tips to stay safe and get to know your match in person:

  • Keep your mind open. People can appear very different in person than they do online, so know that your expectations may need to change.
  • Don't go too formal right away. Setting up something casual, like a coffee date, lets you get to know each other without any pressure to spend hours together.
  • Stay focused on the present. Avoid bringing up past relationships or other matches on a first date.
  • Review your conversations before you go. Look at the person's profile again and check over what you've talked about to have general topics of conversation prepared.

Is It Possible to Find a Serious Relationship While Online Dating?

Absolutely. In fact, a large number of Americans find their partners this way. A 2017 survey showed that 39% of heterosexual couples met online—that's 2 out of every 5 couples.

Online Dating Sites: Key Takeaways

The key to online dating is knowing what you want and finding the site that's most likely to provide good matches in this area. 

As you explore your options, stay safe, but keep an open mind: you never know who might turn out to be your soulmate or an ideal hookup!

What have you found the best sites for dating to be? Share your favorite dating sites and experiences in the comments!

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