Sexualized self-presentation is prevalent on mobile dating apps, particularly in profile pictures, according to research published in Body Image. Mobile dating applications (MDAs) like Tinder and Bumble have reshaped how young adults present themselves to potential partners, such as by prioritizing traits like sexual attractiveness. While research often focuses on MDA usage patterns, less attention has been given to how users engage in sexualized self-presentation. Drawing on theories like the Hyper-Personal Model and Goffman’s Dramaturgical Model, Femke Konings and colleagues investigated how factors such as gender, sexual orientation, and body image influence this behavior. This study employed a data donation linkage design. A total of 443 participants (ages 18-30), predominantly women (72%), shared screenshots of their profiles from MDAs. These submissions included 1,277 profile pictures and 443 biographies. The researchers developed a comprehensive codebook to systematically assess indicators of sexualized self-presentation, both in textual and visual cues. Textual elements included references to sexual activity, body parts, or casual sex motivations, while visual cues captured features like revealing clothing, sexualized body poses, and facial expressions. Coders …