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Pete Buttigieg hilariously responds to podcast host's claim that Grindr is for Republicans

Buttigieg also discussed being in the closet, his military service, and how he almost came out to his loved ones.

Are we swiping right on loneliness? Time to log off and reclaim real connections

Are we sacrificing real connections for the illusion of endless ones on social media and dating apps?

Two charged with murder of retired professor they met on Scruff

The two are also accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars and buying a car with the man’s credit card.

Egyptian Police Entrapping Queer Men Through Dating Apps: Report

A BBC investigation has revealed stories of fabricated evidence and forced confessions.

Bye-bye, AI: Why I'm quitting Grindr for good

Back on the dating market, the Last Call columnist finds a few reasons to unplug from technology.

Australia police arrest 13 people in string of 'concerning' attacks on gay men through Grindr

Police in Melbourne said that the victims met their assailants on gay dating apps before they were “then allegedly assaulted, robbed, threatened and subjected to homophobic comments.”

How Dating Apps ‘Ruined Dating’ for Some

As people get tired of swiping, there are also increasing efforts to circumvent those platforms.

Gay Men in Nigeria Targeted in Dating App Extortion Scheme

The blackmailers pose as potential dates to entrap their victims.

Teenagers are behind a rash of antigay crimes that have been tied to dating apps

Gangs in Sydney are luring gay men to parks to beat and rob them, and sometimes forcing them to label themselves pedophiles on social media.

Former Texas park ranger charged with luring and sexually assaulting gay men

Joey Lamar Ellis is accused of finding men after hours in the park he worked at, forcing them to strip, robbing, and sexually assaulting them.

String of murders of gay men in Brazil, targeted through dating apps

At least five have been killed since March, and many more have been victims of armed robberies.

LGBTQ+ Youth Often Come Out on a Dating App First, Tinder Study Finds

Tinder has also unveiled new profile stickers for queer users and allies.

Transgender People Are the Most Communicative Daters: Study

Because transitioning is usually a public process, trans people seem to understand how to have intimate talks with people about themselves and thus express their desires and expectations.