Crude is not the mood

No, Chad, we don’t want to see your nudes or send any before we’ve even had one decent conversation. Explicit or intrusive questions about the body can be especially triggering for a lot of queer folks. Keep the spicy texts and photos for later, what really gets the heart racing is when we see someone genuinely interested in getting to know us. Ask more questions about them, share freely about your lives too, and don’t settle for anything less from your match either. 

Lens be honest…

Profile photos that show the person’s interests are a huge plus

…This one bears repeating: Don’t trust people who don’t have profile photos, because there’s a higher chance of being catfished. On the other hand, we love to see profiles with a bunch of photos that show not just the person’s appearance, but also their varied interests — think bowling, swimming, pets, hikes or anything else, really. A well-rounded personality that they’re willing to share freely: a green flag if ever there was one!