Grindr has a variety of different preferences you can set in the “Expectations” section to let other users know what you’re looking for and what types of connections you’re open to. This section includes three fields: I’m Looking For, Meet At, and Accepts NSFW Pics.
“I’m Looking For” allows you to highlight what types of relationships you’re open to. You can select as many as you’d like.
“Meet At” allows you to specify where you’d be comfortable meeting other users, whether that be at your place, their place, or a public place.
“Accepts NSFW Pics” refers to whether or not you’d feel comfortable receiving a “not safe for work” photo (I’m sure you can imagine what that means!), and you can clarify whether you’d rather not receive them at first or simply not at all.
Once you’ve finished setting your preferences, you can begin browsing profiles. Before browsing, you’ll have the option to set basic filters like age and tribe, or more advanced filters like who’s currently online, who has face photos, or where they’re open to meeting, based on your membership tier.
“Nearby” shows you users who are-you guessed it-nearby! “Explore” is a fun feature that allows you to view profiles from all over the world. The “Fresh” view shows you the most recently updated profiles near you, and your profile will be featured there for other users every time you switch up your profile picture.
Once you find a profile that catches your eye, you have a variety of communication options to choose from. The app supports text chats, photo messages, video messages, video calls, and voice notes. It also offers some extra features to make messaging more flirty and fun, including group chats, LGBTQ-themed stickers, and a GIF library. Continue reading The options include Chat, Dates, Friends, Networking, Relationship, and Right Now