online social networks: social networking sites are great in that they are able to provide many opportunities for a lot of people so that they can display their personal beliefs, sexual orientation, religious/political/ideological beliefs, etc. individuals can gain strong bonds with peers who resonates with these beliefs as well. social network sites also gives a lot of people space to openly express their interests towards a great number of people, because with the existence of social media everyone is only a text or a phone call away. with sharing interests and expressing interests, social networks have also become a platform that not only provide sexual culture, but also shapes it.