Back in 2011 Match.com, a massive online dating site, bought OKCupid, another massive online dating sites. Someone at OKCupid, being a total data dork and genius, started analyzing data the site collected and published the findings on the OKCupid blog, OKTrends. It was amazing, and became very popular. I've posted about it before (here, here, here and here). When Match.com bought OKCupid, they were smart enough to keep the blog going, albeit under a new name (link here). They've started creating videos based on their data. Here is the most recent one:
They also still publish their data in text format, too. Here's some recent data on FWB relationships:
Friends with Benefits: An Emerging Stage in Romance? 47% of singles are have had a friend with benefits relationship in the past (40% of women and 53% of men). More than ever before, friends with benefits are turning into long-term relationships (2012: 44%, 2011: 20%).
More than ever before, singles are having friends with benefits situations and one-night stands:
One-night stand: 2011: 13%; 2012: 54% Friends with benefits: 2011: 20%; 2012: 47% One Night Stands
1/3 (33%) of singles have had a one-night stand turn into a relationship; more men than women (35% vs. 30%) have experienced this 1/3 of singles (31%) had a one-night stand last year (2012) 44% of single women have had a one-night stand in their past 63% of single men have had a one-night stand in their past
Much more here.