I know plenty of folks who aren’t too eager to dive into a relationship but still want to enjoy dating. Maybe they just ended things with someone and are seeking some fun. Maybe commitment has never really been their thing. Or perhaps they have their own unique reasons for staying unattached.
A Tinder survey showed that 72% of millennials on the app have chosen to stay single and embrace #SwipeLife. It’s often difficult for these individuals to quickly date around on a typical site because others might judge them for not adhering to traditional expectations.
To support these singles, we’ve put together a list of the best sites and apps for hooking up. No judgment, no tricks, no sky-high costs—just pure adult fun!
1. NaughtyCharm
“Fun dating with no waiting” is what NaughtyCharm promises singles, and the site and app keeps that promise in a variety of ways. Let’s look at NaughtyCharm by the numbers: 13.3 million monthly users, 52% women vs. 48% men, 89% success rate, and 100% secure. Of course, NaughtyCharm is also absolutely free to sign up for — not to mention upload photos and videos, receive matches, flirt, and browse profiles by age, location, appearance, gender, sexual orientation, and appearance.
2. AdultFriendFinder
Adult Friend Finder, also sometimes known as AFF, is one of the longest running hookup sites and apps in the online dating industry. Its parent company was founded in 1996, and the site launched in 1998. From private messaging to erotic blogs to group forums to videos, you’ll never run out of ways to connect with the tens of millions of members who come from all over the world.
3. FriendFinder-X
If you’re looking for some turned-on friends, FriendFinder-X is a go-to option. FriendFinder-X calls itself “the world’s largest casual personals site” and “where good girls do bad things.” Simply provide a username, email, and some details about yourself and your desires, and then the site/app is your oyster. FriendFinder-X doesn’t ask for any credit card information during the registration, browsing, and flirting stages.
4. MenNation
Gay, bisexual, and sexually curious men love MenNation because it’s popular, it’s free, it’s safe, and it works. Plus, you won’t have to filter through profiles of straight men as well as straight, lesbian, and bisexual women (unlike what may happen on more general hookup sites and apps). MenNation is 100% dudes. You have to complete a few steps to become a member of MenNation, but it should only take you a couple minutes or so.
5. Ashley Madison
The motto “Where discretion meets desire” says it all. Ashley Madison is a dating site where you can find low-key connections. Or you and your partner can browse the site together for a third to your relationship. You don’t have to worry about being judged on Ashley Madison. Express your fantasies, and you’ll match with numerous people who feel the same way. In addition, your wallet won’t take a hit on the site because it’s free to try. If you end up deciding Ashley Madison isn’t for you, you didn’t have to fully commit to the site anyway.
6. Tinder
Many people see Tinder as a hookup app because its swiping feature emphasizes appearances and location. Tinder shows you the hottest dates near you. Swipe right if you’re interested, or swipe left if you’re not. If both of you swipe right, it’s a match, and you can start chatting. Tinder offers a premium membership that lets you reverse a swipe if you make a mistake. But honestly, a free basic membership provides all the features you need to find a fun partner.
URL: https://tinder.com/
7. Grindr
Grindr is nicknamed “the gay Tinder” because the matching systems are very similar, but obviously Grindr is only meant for men who are interested in men. Swipe as much or as little as you want, and set up an in-person meetup once someone hot catches your eye. Something else we love about Grindr is that the team gets involved in the LGBTQ+ community by launching campaigns that fight against harassment, discrimination, and other issues these folks may face.
8. SaucyDates
SaucyDates is a leading hookup app and site, and it has won numerous awards for its work, including Best Up-and-Coming Sex Website in 2013, Most Innovative in 2014, and Best New Dating Brand in 2016. Some of SaucyDates’ pros include anti-scammer technology, an informational sex and relationship blog, and free access to every feature (e.g., the HOT button). All that’s left to do is download SaucyDates onto your laptop, phone, or tablet.
9. DOWN
If you want to get down with some sexy strangers and even some sexy friends, you may want to turn to DOWN. The app uses Facebook to discreetly connect you with friends and friends of friends, who you can then determine if you want to date or get down with. The other person won’t know what you chose unless they chose the same thing, so your privacy remains intact. In fact, your profile only appears on DOWN when you are actually online and seeking a playmate who’s down for anything.
10. Feeld
Open-minded singles and couples are more than welcome to join Feeld, which describes itself as “a space where you can explore your desires and find your people.” Basically, Feeld is the dating site for polyamorous singles and couples. It also doesn’t matter what your gender or sexual identity is. Feeld launched in 2014 in London, and it’s remained an independent company ever since. You can get access to Feeld for free via iTunes or Google Play, where it has 3.9 stars and 3 stars, respectively.
URL: https://feeld.co/
Now You Can Hook Up On Your Terms!
We all have different goals in life, and, for some people, those goals don’t include a relationship or marriage… at least for now. Casual daters shouldn’t be made to feel bad about this, and they shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to find a like-minded and equally horny match. It’s safe to say the teams behind the hookup apps and sites above feel the same way. So feel free to be 100% honest and go after what you truly want — that’s what these platforms are here for!
