Men are more likely than women to say casual sex is a major reason for online dating in past year – and among men, those who are LGB are somewhat more likely than those who are straight to say this about casual sex or making friends

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January 25, 2023

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Men are more likely than women to say casual sex is a major reason for online dating in past year – and among men, those who are LGB are somewhat more likely than those who are straight to say this about casual sex or making friends

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Men are more likely than women to say casual sex is a major reason for online dating in past year – and among men, those who are LGB are somewhat more likely than those who are straight to say this about casual sex or making friends

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