The majority of LGBTQ+ adults (70%) believe that there is less stigma today around their community than there was five years ago. When asked how LGBTQ+ people would describe their identity, “happy” was the number one emotion (47%). Why?

• Increased normalization of different sexual orientations has made it easier for members of the LGBTQ+ community to be open and honest about their dating lives (30%), and this is especially true for Tinder users (38% compared to 17% of non-dating app/site users).  
• Normalization has even deemphasized the need to formally come out for young people (40%).
• More than a quarter (28%) say the decrease in stigma has made it easier for them to date, especially for Tinder users (33% compared to 22% of non dating app/site users).  When asked how LGBTQ+ people would describe their identity, “happy” was the number one emotion (47%).

Online Dating Makes a Positive Impact: Online dating has played a major role in stifling the stigma associated with LGBTQ+ people, and in enabling this community to be their most authentic selves. The majority (73%) of LGBTQ+ adults believe online dating/dating apps have benefited their community in a positive way.