You might only find out a lot later when the ‘mask’ that was used to impress you to get your attention falls off.” On feeling safe on dating apps When you meet someone through a dating app, who they choose to portray via the app might not be who they are authentically. When you meet someone through mutual connections, there is a higher chance of having common interests and lifestyle backgrounds, which is important. Many men who want to get to know trans women use that app to find them and start a conversation. On Grindr, even though it is used mostly by gay men, there is a space for transgender people. The first point of contact is not all about your looks and your gender identity. On OkCupid, you fill up a bio and they get to know more about you. I’ve met some transphobic men, which can really affect your experience using the app.īack in the day, I was a fan of OkCupid and Grindr. “As a transgender woman, it gets tricky when you are on dating apps. Sexual orientation: Transgender Past experiences with dating apps “Dating apps have helped a lot of closeted members of the LGBTQ+ community find love” We spoke to 5 members of the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore about their personal experiences with dating apps, and the effects these apps have had in the community. Since then, there has been an explosion of dating apps, for straight and LGBTQ+ people alike. In 2009, the first gay dating app, Grindr was introduced.
