Anna Iovine

Anna Iovine is the sex and relationships reporter at Mashable, where she covers topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain. Previously, she was a social editor at VICE and freelanced for publications such as Slate and the Columbia Journalism Review. Follow her on Twitter @annaroseiovine(opens in a new tab).

By Anna Iovine

Tinder is removing social handles from bios

Tinder says its purpose is to meet personal connections, not business ones.

05/19/2023

TikTok-viral 'subway shirts' won't stop harassment

The trend perpetuates dangerous myths about assault.

05/17/2023

'Zelda' searches skyrocket on Pornhub

"Legend of Zelda rule 34" is, of course, a popular search term.

05/16/2023

Bumble updates Spotify feature to encourage musical compatibility

Users who have their Spotify accounts linked to their profiles are more likely to get right swipes.

05/16/2023

The Wordle archive is gone, but you can still find past Wordle answers here

History has been preserved.

05/16/2023

By Adam Rosenberg and Anna Iovine

Queer people are open about masturbation with their partners

A survey from LGBTQ dating app HER revealed that the queer community loves self-love, and being open about it too.

05/16/2023

Woman loses $450,000 in 'pig butchering' romance scam

Last month, the Department of Justice seized over $112 million linked to pig butchering.

05/11/2023

Should you get back together with an ex?

Ask yourself: Why would it be different this time?

05/11/2023

Stop listening to the 'alpha male' grift

They say they date younger women, but they just might be paying them.

05/07/2023

Young people want to soft launch their partners, Tinder says

While Lizzo hard launched her relationship earlier this year, more Gen Z people want to take a subtler approach.

05/04/2023

How to set sexual boundaries

Having boundaries establishes trust between partners. Here's how to do it.

05/04/2023

Pornhub blocks Utah because of age verification law

"Until a real solution is offered, we have made the difficult decision to completely disable access to our website in Utah."

05/02/2023

Bumble launches mental health and self-care badges

Choices include "Deep chats" and "Time offline."

05/01/2023

BLK dating app to give away money to combat the Black tax

Users who have been impacted by the Black tax can win $250.

04/26/2023

How to verify your Tinder profile with video selfies

If you've already verified yourself on Tinder, the app will ask you to update it.

04/26/2023

Tinder adds verification features like video selfies

Users can now request verification from matches, too.

04/26/2023

Sick of the apps? This ring will tell strangers you're single and ready to mingle.

The new "social experiment" wants to connect people IRL, not on dating apps.

04/24/2023

Imgur to remove explicit images and old content

The photo hosting site said the content posed a "risk" to its community and business.

04/20/2023

Who shouldn't get verified on Instagram

"The platform is essentially saying, 'You're not going to be protected.'"

04/19/2023

Bumble says UK cyberflashing bill isn't enough

The proposed cyberflashing legislation is currently based on harmful intent, which would be hard to prove.

04/18/2023

Porn site xHamster ordered to delete certain amateur videos

A judge ruled that the site must obtain proof of consent for all performers.

04/13/2023

How to stay safe on dating apps

Spotting red flags is imperative.

04/12/2023

Lofi Girl has a new companion: Synth Boy

More beats to relax/study to.

04/11/2023

How do I break up with my toxic friend?

If your friend disrespects boundaries, it may be time to cut them loose.

04/01/2023

Why age-verification bills for porn sites won't work

And how to actually protect children online.

03/31/2023

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