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Explain It to Me

Is cuffing season real?

Dec 18, 2024
Michael Kaye, head of brand for OKCupid, reveals intriguing dating app data while Devyn Simone, Tinder's dating expert and matchmaker, provides essential tips for navigating the dating scene. They analyze cuffing season—its cultural significance and the psychological motivation to find intimacy as temperatures drop. The discussion highlights relationship trends, seasonal dating spikes, and the unique behaviors of users during this time. Expect playful anecdotes and eye-opening insights about modern romance!
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Quick takeaways

  • Cuffing season drives an increase in dating app activity and relationship-seeking behavior during colder months, as users crave companionship.
  • The term 'cuffing season' reflects a cultural phenomenon with roots in young Black communities, highlighting deeper desires for intimacy in winter.

Deep dives

Understanding Cuffing Season

Cuffing season refers to the time during fall and winter months when individuals seek romantic relationships to avoid loneliness in colder weather. This concept suggests that as temperatures drop, a desire for companionship rises, motivating people to couple up for the season. Various factors contribute to this phenomenon, including social pressures around holidays and increased opportunities for indoor activities. The concept has gained traction in popular culture, often discussed in relation to dating apps and social media.

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