All posts tagged: AdultFriendFinder

AdultFriendFinder vs. Snapchat: Which is better for sexting?

AdultFriendFinder vs. Snapchat: Which is better for sexting?

Published by skeptic

In the 21st century, flirting is no longer just something you do at a bar or club after a few drinks to build up your confidence. In fact, more often than not, it’s a text- or photo-based exchange conducted between smartphones, with fingers doing the flirting that tongues used to manage. Getting exact data on how many people are digitizing their flirtations isn’t easy, but for one example, consider the DirtySnapchat subreddit: it boasts over one million members and nearly 130,000 weekly visitors. Of course, as sexting became more popular, we gained exponentially more ways to engage in it, from naughty websites to flirty dating apps to clever in-between options, where a suggestive text message or a racy photo are all part of the fun. It’s also becoming increasingly common for services to offer a hybrid feature set, so that what begins as a fun text-based conversation and escalates to photo exchanges might finish off with a live video chat.  Today we’re comparing two of the most popular options for sexting: AdultFriendFinder and Snapchat. Both …

AdultFriendFinder red flags — how to avoid scams on AFF

AdultFriendFinder red flags — how to avoid scams on AFF

Published by skeptic

Depending on who you ask, AdultFriendFinder is either the Wild West of hookup sites, an “anything goes” paradise for adult fun, or a total scam replete with bots, fake profiles, and inactive accounts.  After months of personal testing, I can confidently say which AFF you experience ultimately boils down to how you use the site. If you approach it naively, without a strategy, you’re probably going to have some frustrating experiences. On the other hand, if you exercise a modicum of caution and common sense, you’ll discover a huge, fun, and kink-friendly community. Here are three red flags to look out for as you use AFF, to help you spot potential scammers and separate the authentic users from the fake profiles. Hookup apps for everyone AdultFriendFinder — readers’ pick for casual connections Tinder — top pick for finding hookups Hinge — popular choice for regular meetups Credit: AdultFriendFinder Unverified accounts AdultFriendFinder already offers a fantastic first step in combatting fake profiles that they call ConfirmID. Once you’ve created an account, you can, at any time, …

4 tips for using hookup apps discretely — advice for Feeld, Tinder, AdultFriendFinder, and Grindr

4 tips for using hookup apps discretely — advice for Feeld, Tinder, AdultFriendFinder, and Grindr

Published by skeptic

There are a lot of valid reasons for looking for a hookup and you certainly don’t need to justify your quest for a fling to us. If you want to protect your privacy or at least keep a low profile while you swipe through sexy singles in your area, there are a few different approaches you can take, some general guidance that works across all apps and sites, and some more targeted advice depending on the service you’re using. General tips for browsing hookup apps discreetly The following tips work well across all hookup sites. Think of them as general guidelines for limiting your exposure: Hookup apps for everyone AdultFriendFinder — readers’ pick for casual connections Tinder — top pick for finding hookups Hinge — popular choice for regular meetups Sign up using an alternative email address. Not only does this spare you in the event of a data breach (and trust us: they’re more common than you would think), but it also means that no one who catches a glance at your inbox will …