A year of lost physical contact has prompted a rise in more self-sufficient and cerebral styles of intimacy among younger people. Swapping prolific dating for purposeful dating, a growing number are showing less interest in casual hook-ups post-pandemic.

Every Pride month, social media feeds explode with branded Pride campaigns and rainbows suddenly adorn the products on our shelves. But which campaigns are actually resonating with audiences? And how can brands ensure that their support for LGBTQ+ communities makes a difference?

When it comes to dating, what we want and how we want it is changing – post-pandemic, people want tangible relationships. After Tinder had its most swipes in history on the first Sunday after the onset of COVID-19, many have grown tired of swiping and are seeking more from the dating landscape.

Years of inflammatory rhetoric have left the US political landscape highly polarized – and it’s having an impact on people’s love lives. With both Democrats and Republicans less likely to accept a partner from across the aisle, Donald Daters is helping Trump supporters find the ‘right’ match.