Alright, maybe not gay sex itself, but the government is spending over $400,000 on studying apps like Grindr. The reason? Protection. 

“The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has spent nearly a half a million dollars studying gay hookup apps such as Grindr. The government awarded $432,000 to Columbia University to interview gay men who use GPS dating apps and determine whether it increases their likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behavior.”

To read more about the study, click here.