I Tried NaughtyCharm for 1 Month, Here's How It Went

Overview

NaughtyCharm promises an opportunity to let go of inhibitions and be a little wild on the down low. When I tested the hookup site, I found it to be a nationwide photo gallery and focused on looks as the primary driver of connection. NaughtyCharm profiles have little more than a picture and a few basic details, and all chatting features are reserved for paid members only. I didn’t see a lot of action on NaughtyCharm at first, but having a paid membership did help get things going. It took time to warm up, but this hot bed of sexters certainly keeps things interesting.

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NaughtyCharm is a casual dating space that makes online dating simple and sex-positive. It doesn’t have long personality quizzes or complex algorithms. It’s essentially an ever-growing directory of sex seekers.

I created a NaughtyCharm profile and signed up for the paid plan to see how it worked for the average adult searching for low-key chatting and flirting.

I’m not here to judge why people are interested in NaughtyCharm. I’m here to see if it can live up to its naughty promises.

The Signup Process Was Quick

It took me under five minutes to join NaughtyCharm, and the longest part was waiting on a confirmation email. All I needed to give was my age (35), gender (female), the gender(s) I was looking for (male and female), and my location (Florida).

I got a randomly assigned username: ambetz. Don’t love it, but I guess it’s the betz the AI could do. I can edit my profile and change it later.

The last step was to submit my email address, and I had to wait for a confirmation email to reach my inbox before I could enter the site. NaughtyCharm warned it could take 5-10 minutes for the email to arrive. Mine came after about three minutes of refreshing.

After confirming my email address, I was prompted to upload a photo. The first time it popped up, I could click the X to go right to looking at profiles without posting a picture of my own. 

The second time it came up, there was no X, so I had to add a photo and stop lurking.

NaughtyCharm had the option to take a live selfie, in case I didn’t have a profile-worthy photo ready in my gallery. I was on my laptop, so I appreciated this option as a time saver.

NaughtyCharm noted that it will flag and delete photos that have offensive gestures, children, or personal details. My photo also had to match the gender I selected.

I uploaded a simple headshot of myself, something that I felt represented how I look day to day.

NaughtyCharm assured me: “Don’t worry about the safety of your uploaded media files. We take every care to ensure our users’ personal content stays safe.”

Sharing personal details with the internet always feels a little nerve-wracking. But I’m game to see what’s out there, so here we go into the wild world of NaughtyCharm.

Looking at Profiles

The platform has two sections: Search and Like Gallery. The search is a big grid of everybody everywhere, with filters to narrow things down. And the Like Gallery is photo swiping as you would do on Tinder.

It’s a simple and clear layout that makes sense for casual dating.

I soon learned that pretty much no one went by their name. Instead the usernames were a bunch of letters that looked more like a random generated password than a name. Every once in a while a Mason or a Larry would show up, but for the most part, I would have to ask for my match’s name.

The Status is the only space written by the user. The prompt is simply: What are you thinking? So it can be anything.

The responses tended to be one sentence or maybe nothing at all. A 54-year-old made me chuckle with his: “Is anyone real on this site? If so, msg me. Athletic, fun, laid back, original, humble, and appreciative guy seeks the same in a woman. No narcissists please. Physical attraction is a must.” 

He didn’t have his face showing in his photo, so that might account for the lack of activity in his inbox. I didn’t message him (Sorry, Skip, if you’re reading this!).

In the Search section, I could filter by age, location, orientation, ethnicity, body type, hair color, eye color, piercings, and tattoos. I could also select that I only wanted to see profiles with photos. 

No filters were locked to me as a free member, which I found refreshing. When swiping on Hinge, I’d have to pay to filter by ethnicity, smoking habits, or height.

I could also sort my search results by popularity (i.e., the most popular profiles on the site), age, distance, or last activity. And I could choose to see only profiles that are online now or new members.

The profiles were diverse in age, location, and ethnicity. The youngest guy I saw in the grid was 22 (a bartender from California). And three profiles away from him in the grid was a 71-year-old in Virginia.

When I searched by location, I was disappointed that only three profiles were within 25 miles of me, and the rest were 50+ miles away (I presume in Atlanta, which is the biggest city near me).

Oftentimes when I clicked on a profile, there would be a note at the bottom that this profile came from a Partner Network such as iwantblacks.com or meetmilfy.com. 

This is no surprise as NaughtyCharm is part of a big online dating network of sites, each targeting specific niches…and then its members go into a general pool. But it’s upfront that’s what’s happening.

Maybe one in every 10 profiles would be locked when I clicked on it. NaughtyCharm said: “Some profiles are exclusive. Get verified to unlock them!” I’d need to submit my first name, last name, and phone number to access. 

The photos ranged from car selfies to a thumbs-up next to a Christmas tree. One guy put the “shh” emoji over his face. One married man only showed his torso in a light pink polo. Pics without faces would be removed from Tinder, but NaughtyCharm lets them have their anonymity.

Some photos were locked to me as a free member. I could see profile pictures, but not the additional photos on some accounts.

A couple times when I clicked on a profile it took me to a page prompting me to verify my profile by submitting my full name and phone number.

I wasn’t able to send messages as a free member, so I didn’t stay free on the site for very long. For me, there’s just no point in looking if I can’t communicate. 

Upgrading to a One-Month Membership

While free members can view and like profiles, the online chatting is for premium members only. It makes sense to upgrade if you like what you see with the free membership. 

There is no time limit or pressure to upgrade, and the pricing is pretty affordable, especially in comparison to apps that require a six-month commitment at minimum.

I like the three-day trial option in particular because it’s such a low cost, and it’s something I’ve rarely seen other dating platforms offer. 

The biggest benefit is unlimited chatting, but that isn’t the only perk worth paying for. As a paid member, I could see the “big photos,” meaning gallery pictures beyond the simple profile pic. 

I could also see what guys put they were “Looking For” in their profile (if they filled that part out).

Sharing photos and videos in chat is also a premium capability, but that didn’t come up in the conversations I had. I didn’t advance to that level of naughtiness.

NaughtyCharm has a guarantee where if I don’t find a date within the first three months of paid membership, I can get a three-day free trial on any of its partner sites, which include Flirt.com, Asianslocally, Habibiheart, among others. But I’d have to meet these eligibility requirements:

• Logging into the account three times per week.
• Message at least five users.
• Use site features including Likes.
• Actively search and browse profiles.
• Have a full profile with all fields completed.
• Have two profile pictures.
• Actively search for potential dates within a 50-mile radius.
• Not have met with any other user offline.
• Have a positive payment history with no history of refunds or chargebacks being processed.

It’s a lot of hoops to jump through for three free days (that’ll automatically renew to be not-free by the way), so I will not be making use of this guarantee. But it’s nice to know it’s there.

I chose the one-month plan to test how it works and if it could be used to get me in actual conversations with actual people. Let’s dive into the inbox deets.

My Experience Messaging Other Members

My profile did not get a lot of action when I was a free member. My first day yielded zero likes or messages, so I knew I needed to up my liking game to get more attention.

Before upgrading, I went on an aggressive liking campaign. I liked the profiles of men from California to Louisiana. I went into the Like Gallery and made a point to swipe right more than I swiped left. 

I did pass on sunglasses-and-cigarette dude, but his profile came from cougarlust.com, so I don’t think I’m his type anyway.

Days went by. My likes went unanswered. Maybe everyone I liked was a free member? Maybe they thought my profile was a catfish? I upgraded to the paid plan to see if it would turn my luck around.

After I upgraded, I could start sending messages instead of likes to spark conversations. I normally try to make my openers specific to the profile I’m reaching out to, but the NaughtyCharm profiles rarely had more than the basics down, so I kept it simple as well.

I messaged, “Hey, what are you looking for on here?”

I considered it a sort of impromptu NaughtyCharm poll. I encountered divorcees who said they wanted casual fun, and 30-somethings saying they wanted to chat to get to know people and see where things go.

Zero people said they wanted to fall in love or commit to anybody. It was in-the-moment friendly chatter with no expectations for the future.

In total, I received seven messages, and none of them asked for nudes or made reference to sex acts. Not actually very naughty at all.

The most personal question I saw was: What do you like most about living here?

I think the message quality was OK, given that this is a self-proclaimed naughty hookup site. But would I go on a real date with any of these people? Probably not, unless they told me a lot more about themselves.

I will say the diversity was encouraging. It seemed like every week, there’d be a new crop of profiles to inspect. I never felt like I was out of options, even when I was waiting for replies or likes from a sea of suitors.

Pros & Cons

Let’s talk about the good and not-so-good of this casual dating site. I liked the fast and anonymous setup. I liked that every profile had at least one photo. I didn’t like how little personal details were shared, but it’s not like I was baring my soul on the casual dating site either, so I get why that is.

I would actually say the biggest upside is the anonymity it gives you. And the biggest downside is that the free membership is basically just a photo gallery because you can’t message without paying.

NaughtyCharm has gotten mixed reviews online (as all dating sites do), and some disgruntled folks claim foul because they didn’t connect with anyone or didn’t read the terms carefully enough to catch that subscriptions renew automatically.

Taking all that into account, I would advise going into it with reasonable expectations. No site can magically make a person want to jump your bones. You’ve got to put in the effort of sending likes and getting polite chats going before things heat up.

Safety Features

Online dating is meeting strangers on the internet, so it comes with some risks, no matter where you are. NaughtyCharm addresses user safety in a few different ways.

It has blocking and reporting tools, as all reputable dating sites do, and it has accessible customer support options that include an email address, phone number, and physical address in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Detailed safety tips are available for anyone in need of a pep talk or pointers. It even includes a list of 10 hotlines and complaint centers.

The safety guide advises, “Always exercise utmost caution if the conversation turns to matters of money. If your new acquaintance starts telling a tale of financial hardship or recent bad luck, be very wary.”

NaughtyCharm automatically sets users into Basic Safe Mode, meaning incoming messages are screened and anything suspicious is deleted. 

I can take things up a notch with the Full Safe Mode. That means that only verified members can send me messages. A verified member has proven themselves by going through phone number verification.

Users can adjust their settings to the level of safety that feels right to them.

When I dug into the Privacy Policy, I saw assurances that my personal details would be deleted when I closed my account (Right to be Forgotten). 

The data of free users and paid users are treated differently though. The information for paid users is retained for six months in case of follow-up inquiries, while free users are immediately deleted.

And then further down, I saw more real talk: “Although we use commercially reasonable efforts to safeguard the privacy of your information, transmissions on the Internet cannot be made absolutely secure.”

We do not conduct criminal or any other background checks on any member in any territory and you should exercise caution. 

I didn’t encounter anyone suspicious, and no creepy messages came my way. I didn’t even see so much as a disturbing or suggestive photo on NaughtyCharm.

While many hookup sites seem overrun with naughty photos, NaughtyCharm is surprisingly PG and safe to browse in public without worry.

The naughtiest activity I saw was a habit of some members to hide their faces. Maybe they’re in a relationship. Maybe they’re just shy. For whatever reason, they chose NaughtyCharm because it sanctions anonymity and will protect their secrets.

Who NaughtyCharm Is For (And Isn’t For)

NaughtyCharm is a casual dating site for adults seeking no-strings, sex-forward connections. It is equipped to facilitate anonymous one-night stands, friends with benefits, or long-distance chatting.

It is not designed for compatibility matching or deeper relationships. Love seekers should go elsewhere, like eharmony or Match.

It has same-sex matching options, but certainly that pool would be smaller, and its profiles and search filters are not inclusive of queer, nonbinary, or polyamorous dating.

Data Breakdown

User Base: Everyone

Singles, swingers, and couples join NaughtyCharm to unleash their wild side and find open-minded romantic partners. The hookup site welcomes people of all orientations and fetishes.

Popularity: 13.3 Million

On average, NaughtyCharm sees over 13.3 million monthly visitors in search of fun, romantic, and sexy encounters.

Gender Ratio: M:48% – F:52%

You may expect NaughtyCharm would only appeal to horny single men, but, actually there are slightly more women (52%) registered on the site than men (48%).

If you’re tired of playing coy on mainstream sites, NaughtyCharm can be a refreshing sex-forward place to browse and chat. 

As with all dating pools, people in small towns and rural areas may not find so many local profiles, but NaughtyCharm does these folks a solid by allowing searches in any city across the country. That means long-distance sexting is always within reach.

Keeping It Casual Has Benefits

NaughtyCharm is nothing more or less than it advertises to be: A casual place to mingle and chat under the radar.

For someone who is in the closet or not exactly eager to broadcast their sexual pursuits, this dating site could have the right mix of anonymity and romance to fit the bill. I didn’t need to give my full name or even show my face if I didn’t want to.

I felt the profiles were real, if a bit sparse, and I did connect with people once I had a paid membership.

NaughtyCharm didn’t have a ton of profiles near me, but I was able to see hundreds of profiles in other cities. The network is far-reaching and diverse. It doesn’t leave intentions up for guesswork (everyone wants to get laid), and it doesn’t require a lot of time or effort to get started.

If you’re feeling naughty, this casual network is here for you.