With successful vaccine rollouts putting the end of the pandemic in sight, people are eagerly anticipating the end of social restrictions. But how will a return to physical intimacy play out? Will people approach touching with trepidation or will they revert to pre-COVID-19 interactions?

Social distancing measures left many people feeling isolated and craving the intimacy of physical touch. As lockdown measures ease and some normality resumes, vaccinated singles are eager to get intimate again – and sales of condoms are soaring as a result.

While many vaccinated Americans are looking forward to a summer of guilt-free dating, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent among many young people in the US. In a drive to incentivize vaccination, the White House has partnered with a number of dating apps to offer perks to vaccinated users.

Whether on the search for a hook-up or something longer-lasting, digital dating platforms have become the first port of call for many singletons. Canvas8 spoke to three experts to learn more about the modern romance landscape and to find out whether apps have killed the long-term relationship.