Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go

School of Swipe comes in response to research conducted by Tinder that revealed troubling gaps in consent awareness among Australian youth. The study found that while many young Australians feel confident about their understanding of consent, significant misconceptions persist. Notably, 25% of gen z and millennial dating app users either incorrectly believe that stealthing – the non-consensual removal of a condom – is acceptable or are unsure of its legal status. Furthermore, a concerning 79% of respondents reported feeling pressure to conform to a partner’s intimate preferences rather than asserting their own boundaries.