With a proliferation of queer, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay dating hook-up apps and websites out there, sometimes it seems hard to know where to start in your search for your he, she or they.
QX gives you a rundown on what’s best – or most specific – to you… Feel free to ad a comment if you’ve come across some other good dating sites or apps that have worked for you.
Queer Dating Guide on where to find your he, she or they!
From yours truly. The number 1 chat line in the U.K. You can call in to the service with your mobile or your landline. One hand can hold the phone and chat while the other hand is free, as you wonder around the house. There’s no need to exchange pics. Let your voice make the connection. It’s anonymous and you don’t need to register. All queer men are welcome! For bisexuals there’s even a button for when they are feeling that they would like to meet a women!
mytransgenderdate.com
Back in the old days, transgender women did not have much of a choice for finding love on the web Dating sites would promote the fetishisation of trans women, making it difficult for them to find love. Today, My Transgender Date has changed the dating scene for trans women by providing a safe and decent space for dating.
weareher
HER is a service designed specifically for queer women. Launched in 2015 with the goal of making it the first dating app for lesbian, bisexual and queer people rather than just gay men! There’s a space to put your pronouns. They say that the HER app has reached over 15 million users!
Tinder
With a large user base this general casual hookup app also works for lesbians and queer dating. The filters aren’t always reliable, though Tinder includes pronouns. You stand a good chance of finding a Lesbian date in your area and then you can take it from there.
QXChat.com
From the publishers of qx, qxchat.com is one of the busiest and most established chat lines for bisexual and queer men to chat and date with other likeminded men. You simply tap the numbers with your mobile or dial with your landline for a direct connection to other men who are on the phone right now. The service includes live 1-2-1 chat with other genuine callers. There’s no need to register and as access to other men is instant. You can also join with a membership which has added benefits.
lovingmen.org
The Loving Men team has travelled far and wide to learn about dating and relationships for gay and bi men. They provide personal development events and resources for gay and bi men to meet each other on a deeper level and experience a strong sense of community.
gaydar.net
Originally beginning as a website, the brand also has a ‘mobile service’. The original and still one of the biggest websites for gay and bisexual men in terms of sheer numbers online.
manhunt.net
Dipping their toe into each pool (ManHunt is online and an app), they’re basically the Paris Hilton of gay male dating equipment. The guys on here are generally looking for a horny bastard, not a doting husband.
squirt.org
If you’re wondering what Squirt users are after, with a suggestive name it doesn’t take a genius to figure it out. Thankfully, because most of the users aren’t one. He’d rather bust a nut on your chest than bust his balls taking you to dinner.
bearwww.com
One click and you’re already looking at guys near you. Welcome to where you can find the horny bears of the world growling and prowling, and once you’ve registered and logged in you’ll be allowed to chat online and see all the profile pictures. Registration is free. Plus, they keep you up to date with gay parties all around the world.
recon.com
If you like your man like Carrie Bradshaw’s hair – i.e. a little kink – then Recon is the app for you. You’ll find every fetish from leather and rubber to master and slave.
Hornet
Allows you to search for guys anywhere in the world. So you can arrange a shag half-way across the world before you set off on holiday; now that’s forward thinking. Never pay for a hotel again!
Switched
New on the block, this app was created out of the need to create a new and modern space for kinksters to socialise and meet likeminded individuals. Switched offers fully authentic profiles with an at-a-glance visual representation of their interests, a new matchmaking algorithm, gorgeous galleries and discover interfaces, and a timeline for users to connect with others and join conversations. The app is modern, responsive and feels like it belongs in 2024.
Grindr app
The popular international app is used by everybody from the virginal boy-next-door (and his hot uncle) to trashy south London sluts. Whether you’re looking for your next big love or just your next big bulge, the chances are that someone ticks (some of) the boxes you’re after on here. Just be wary of chatterboxes that fill their time Grinding away window-shopping with no intention to purchase.
Gay Romeo
What began as a home-made website has grown into one of the biggest communities for gay, bisexual and transgender men on the planet. Planet Romeo claim to offer you a different option because you can both meet horny hook-ups and the man of your dreams, and find what you need with their powerful search engine: free and unrestricted. Mr Right may be waiting just around the corner!
Scruff
This app offers what you’d expect from one of the world’s top apps. Extra functions include traveller alerts and help to find out what’s going on locally, in hundreds of popular locations across the globe. The Scruff app is for gays on the move.
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