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A fear of a viral outbreak hasn’t stopped the lovelorn from sliding into those DMs, according to this study.

According to online dating site Match.com, the use of dating apps has actually been quite high — with the busiest time between Boxing Day (Dec. 26, 2019) and this past Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14.)

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A study hosted by dating app KinkD suggests that the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has actually increased usage of the apps.

Researchers queried 5,000 KinkD users who signed up for the app on Feb. 14. Of which, 1,456 people responded to the questionnaire.

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The dating app users were asked about their user experience — and in particular their primary reason for signing up.

According to the survey, 25.6% of users said they were motivated by the spread of COVID-19, while others registered out of Valentine’s Day loneliness, as a time killer, or help to find casual encounters.

KinkD co-founder John Martinuk said the survey was created because the company noticed an unusual spike in new registration on and after Valentine’s Day.