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# Bumble apologizes for its anti-celibacy ad fumble

**[The Verge](https://daily.dev/sources/theverge)** · 2 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Bumble apologizes for running an ad campaign that shamed women for not being sexually active and mocked people for choosing celibacy instead of dating. The company acknowledges their mistake, removes the ads, and plans to donate to organizations supporting women.

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daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: <https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24156746/bumble-dating-app-anti-celibacy-billboard-ad-apology>

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