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SWIPE FOR SAFER SEX

BY JESSICA FIRGER

GOOD SCIENCE

HOOKUPS: For many, apps have replaced cruising a bar as a way to find company. Home STD testing that is as easy as digital courtship could help prevent some of the unfortunate consequences of casual sex.
FRANCK ALLAIS/GALLERY STOCK

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY has created a culture of instant gratification, even when it comes to dating and mating. With a few mindless swipes and a click, it’s easy to find someone to keep you warm (or sweaty), if only for one night. The local bar is no longer the easiest place to find a casual fling.

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21st October 2016
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