We know that the online dating industry has provided an easy platform for many singles to meet other like-minded singles. In actual fact when the online dating industry was working its way into the main stream over a decade ago there was another active and busy online singles industry in the form of adult dating. This adult online dating business was taking a firm footing in the industry and collecting millions for many companies providing this service. It was only a matter of time when many of the online dating companies including many free dating sites also ventured into this market with their own helpings such as the adult matchdoctor and adult friendfinder network.

The sensitive subject of sex when it comes to online dating

However, today we don’t seem to be seeing much of these websites as we did before. Perhaps its due to regulations or lack of interest from many singles or maybe these kind of activities have slowly shifted and thinly veiled into the popular mainstream dating sites of today. Whatever the reasons, there is no question that the popularity of the internet and ease of accessibility makes meeting people significantly quicker and easier than ever before. None more so with new devices capable of accessing the internet on the fly with simple gestures of your fingers namely, the smart phones, tablets etc.

Is it possible that the online dating industry is creating new behavioral patterns when it comes to peoples opinions on meeting other people with a view to having sex. Jumpdates.com recently conducted a study on this very issue in collaboration with the department of Nursing, University of British Columbia. It was found that sexual behavior had indeed changed with the advent of online dating, although conclusive studies as yet to be done to pinpoint essential factors.

If sexual activity has increased and with more partners than before as a result of the online dating sites than this could pose potential problems with regards to health and safety. In addition to the psychological impact of people’s behavior to sex the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STI), sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and venereal diseases (VD) can pose significant problems to the nation as did the epidemic of AIDS. Perhaps it would be a good a time as any to bring more awareness to the general public on this topic and especially singles who are now actively dating than ever before.