It’s no secret that women are harassed on dating sites. According to research conducted by Consumer’s Research, roughly 57 percent of women who have used an online dating site or app have been harassed. This is a whole lot higher than the 21 percent of men who have faced harassment on these sites.
With that being said, when it comes to harassment, not all dating sites are created equal. Using certain ones definitely increases a woman’s chances of being harassed. When looking at four of the post popular dating sites, Tinder and OkCupid allowed for the highest amount of harassment, while eHarmony and Match produced the least.
Tinder was responsible for the highest percentage of unwanted harassment. Out of the four sites analyzed, Tinder had 39 percent of the female harassment—unsurprising as it’s one of the more juvenile apps. The Huffington Post suggests that Tinder is considered by some to be “just a hook-up app for the ‘hit-it-and-quit-it’ culture.” While 60 percent of women clarify in their Tinder bios that they are NOT looking for a hookup, most men on the app are looking for just a hookup or one-night stand.
Harassment is lower on sites like eHarmony and Match, but it would be best if there were no harassment and no disgusting guys, period. It’s important to be aware of the possibility for harassment on these dating sites, but that doesn’t mean that they’re to be avoided at all costs. Some online dating sites prove to be great ways to meet a significant other. According to Consumer’s Research, over 50 percent of relationships started on either eHarmony and Match are successful relationships. Harassment on these sites is a serious threat, but being cautious and using some sites over others can certainly be worth it.