18 Things I've Learned After Using Grindr for Years

After being on the app for a while, you learn a thing or two about yourself, gay men, and queer culture.

18 Things I've Learned After Using Grindr for Years

1. There will always be more men

2. ...But don’t use that as a reason to break up with someone special

3. Gay men are still surprisingly racist/sizeist/femmephobic (and all around terrible)

4. You can always find someone with a similar kink/fetish to you

5. Grindr isn’t a substitute for being picked up (or picking up a guy) IRL

6. Sex can be pretty confusing

7. Practice makes perfect

8. Vocal sex is always better

9. (Some) gay men love to shame others

10. Open relationships/Polyamory/Non-monogamy can be liberating

11. (Some) gay men are incredible liars

12. There’s a right way and a wrong way to reject someone

13. Gay men love to put you into a box

14. Shit happens...deal with it

15. Sex is not a good emotional regulation strategy

16. There are gays everywhere

17. Sex is pretty freakin’ awesome

18. Being queer is a blessing

After being on the app for a while, you learn a thing or two about yourself, gay men, and queer culture.