In a survey of 500 LGBTQ+ adults conducted by the Kinsey Institute and Lovehoney, researchers found that 30% of LGBTQ+ adults say they’re now more likely to use online dating services and go on virtual dates as a result of the pandemic, while 49% say they’re just as likely to do this as they were before. Further, you can do more screening to find folks who are a match for your interests and identities.” “Online dating also offers convenience in that you can do it any time, any place. “You have the opportunity to meet more people from different backgrounds online than you do in person,” says Justin Lehmiller, Ph.D., Lovehoney scientific advisor, social psychologist, and research fellow at The Kinsey Institute.
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Apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble all have options to choose the same-gender, and experts say dating apps are a wonderful way to connect with potential partners.
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In fact, it’s one I never go to I just happened to be in the area for a random meeting.īut Grindr is just one of many dating apps for queer people, and queer folks don’t necessarily need an app that’s specifically marketed as gay or bisexual. If it wasn’t for Grindr I’m not sure if I would have ever met Ryan, since that wasn’t my usual gym. Roughly a year later, he’s my little man. He said yes, and admitted he was looking at me too. I messaged him asking if he was the guy I saw at the gym today. On most gay/bi social networking apps that cater primarily to hook-ups as opposed to dates, it’s customary to post a headless body photo to protect anonymity.
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Luckily, he actually had a photo of his face and not his torso, which as any queer man can tell you, is rare. I hopped on Grindr, thinking he may still be in the area, and there he was. I told myself I’d build up the courage, walk over to him, and introduce myself when I finished my set, but by the time I was done, he was nowhere to be found. We locked eyes while he was squatting at the rack and both looked away coyishly. I met my current boyfriend at the gym, but I’d have to award Grindr the assist.