It’s no surprise porn consumption surged during the pandemic. In a 2020 report conducted and published by Pornhub, areas where the coronavirus hit the hardest saw the quickest increase in site activity, while worldwide traffic to Pornhub was up 11.6% on March 17, 2020.
Of course, this makes sense – strict lockdown orders combined with sheer boredom, loneliness, psychological distress, and coping with the general state of America at the time could only lead to an increase in porn usage.
Even though people are still becoming comfortable with the idea of going on IRL dates again, this newfound interest in porn hasn’t let up. According to SexualAlpha, every minute the world’s top three most popular porn sites (specifically Pornhub, XVideos, and XNXX) receive approximately 134,491 visits.
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The moral of this story? If you like porn, you’re not alone! But if you’re interested in taking your porn consumption to the next level and/or adding some spice to your solo sessions, there are some popular dating sites that will help you achieve that.
Whether you’re looking to explore your kinky fantasies, make a lasting romantic connection, are looking for senior love, simply want to hook up, or want to keep things safely socially distanced and just cam and chat, there’s a little something for everyone on this list. And, if free videos with easy-to-search categories (like the specialized categories that Pornhub offers) are what do it for you, we’ve included a few of those too!
While these sites are by no means perfect, and some of them get pretty raunchy, here’s the scoop on what you’re getting yourself into.
The lowdown on NSFW dating sites
Keep in mind that “dating” on NSFW sites like Grindr and GetItOn is about as subtle as the platforms’ names: Users are there 99.9% of the time to find a one-night stand, a threesome, or an ongoing sex buddy situation — not a long-term partner.
Take note: NSFW dating sites don’t operate without mutual consent, boundary-setting, and respect. When building out your profile, be specific and honest about your intentions and what you’re looking for so you can find people who genuinely match up with you and your interests or fetishes.
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Should I use an NSFW site for dating?
If you’re looking for no-strings-attached sex or just a sexting or Skype-sexing buddy for the evening, NSFW sites can be ideal for bypassing any dating formalities you and someone else aren’t actually all that interested in and getting straight to the point. “Dating” here is a very loose term — think of these as sites and apps for hooking up.
Users on these apps tend to be fairly direct — don’t expect a dinner invitation before you get asked over to their apartment. If that’s not your cup of tea and you need a little more of the getting-to-know-someone before jumping into bed with them, these might not be the right sites for you.
What precautions to take when using an NSFW dating site
If you’re on a site where you need to share personal information or choose a username, be careful about the information you’re giving out — and about what kind of information it is. Things like credit card numbers are vulnerable to hackers, and using your real name on platforms like these can compromise your safety if you happen to stumble upon the wrong sort of people on the sites. Yes, you’re there to get down and dirty, but using some discretion is never a bad idea. It can be a good idea to choose a username that doesn’t have a relationship to your first name and be careful about the personal information you share (like where you live, etc.).
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What else is important to know when using an NSFW dating site?
Besides not giving away any personal information, especially for things like anonymous encounters on cam or sexting sites, know the risks when it comes to sending nude or partially nude photos containing identifying details like your face or tattoos. While it’s against the law in many places to circulate private sexual images, that doesn’t stop people from doing it.
Like Pornhub, all of these sites are free to use, with some offering various levels of paid membership fees to unlock bonus features.
Before clicking through, consider yourself warned: NSFW content awaits.
