Daily Dot - Back-scratching and cuddles: Are platonic apps the new Tinder?

[CosineTheCat]

Back-scratching and cuddles: Are platonic apps the new Tinder?

2016/01/30

As society's acknowledgement of asexuality/aromanticism grows, it stands to reason that technology will develop to cater to these markets. Those who identify as asexual may experience attraction and desire close relationships, but don’t wish to act out that attraction through sex. Ergo, hookup apps like Tinder are of little use to them. Although being aromantic (not experiencing romantic attraction and preferring platonic relationships) does not mean a person is necessarily also asexual, it is another orientation that can make traditional dating culture very tricky tonavigate. (Sites such as Platonic Partners or Celibate Passions are more specifically aimed at uniting those seeking non-sexual, non-romantic relationships.)