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The weirdest, most WTF dating and relationship stats of 2018
Wait, how many men were injured while masturbating?!
2018 was a mother effing rollercoaster ride in terms of relationships. SO. MUCH. HAPPENED. From new marriages (hello, Dutchess of Sussex) to surprise breakups (goodbye, Jenna and Channing) and strange dating phenomenons (like Big Dick Energy and curving—aka when someone is indirectly not showing any interest in you), celebs and the average person alike had more than enough excitement for one calendar year.
And if you thought things ended there, think again. Turns out, there were plenty of other weird AF dating trends and happenings that didn't make headline news. Here, we rounded up some of these WTF stats to prove that this year, we all damn near lost our minds. Read and share at your own risk...
11 percent of men wanted to date someone MORE after being ghosted by them.
Ya’ll do know what ghosting means, right?
74 percent of couples bought a brand new mattress when they began their relationship.
Because this.
37 percent of singles found it unattractive to steal a neighbour’s internet.
This seems like a funny deal-breaker, no?
23 percent of people with penises injured themselves while masturbating.
But like, how?
[Nutaku]
59 percent of men and people with penises would've shaved off their facial hair for sex.
No Shave November is officially off the table, folks.
29 percent of singles found it more attractive if their date had an iPhone.
Blue messages or you're legit a cop.
1 in 3 men and people with penises preferred to be the little spoon.
Switch up your cuddle sesh, stat!
[Tulo]
10 percent of singles valued live music over sex.
Okay... don't get arrested, but, like, why not combine both?
22 percent of singles used their partner’s toothbrush, and 76 percent never told their partner.
Note to self: Always keep a spare one around.
30 percent of women snooped in their partner's underwear drawer.
Nothing to see here!!!
£150 million was the total amount that all catfished victims lost in 2018.
Oh, hi, where can I get that much money?
Taylor is the former Sex and Relationships editor who can tell you exactly which vibrators are worth the splurge, why you’re still dreaming about your ex, and tips on how to have the best sex of your life (including what word you should spell with your hips during cowgirl sex). You can follow her on Instagram here.
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