Around 40% of Gen Y think “'til death do us part” is no longer relevant, and more are saying “I don't” to tying the knot. Fusing their love of tech with real-life romance, the Facebook generation is ‘beta-testing’ marriage. But what's driving them to put commitment on probation?

The internet has transformed sex beyond recognition, but whether this change is for the better or worse is still open to discussion. We sit down with Lisa Wade, associate professor of sociology and author of American Hookup, to explore the behaviours attached to hook-up culture.

Increasing numbers of German couples are choosing to live together and not get married. But while the traditional route of an engagement, wedding and ceremony is being disrupted, unmarried couples are finding themselves more vulnerable financially when it comes to the law.

As our lives become increasingly intertwined with tech, the ways we express romantic interest are evolving. But are Gen Yers interested in starting relationships online, or have they swiped left on digital romance? Canvas8 sat down with 20 Americans to find out what they think about love and dating.