Kink dating is anything but simple or straightforward. Think of it this way: You love sushi. Like, the good stuff, the really good stuff: razor clams, uni and hamachi so fresh, it was swimming happily only moments before hitting your plate. Now, let’s say you want to meet someone who not only shares your love of sushi, but loves it just as much as you, someone who appreciates how special it is and why it’s such an important part of your life.
Would you hang out at Del Taco, hoping to meet that special person who understands and accepts this very specific aspect of who you are? No, you wouldn’t. The average Del Taco customer doesn’t give a shit about quality food. So why would you put any faith in mainstream dating apps if your interests include urethral sounding and enemas?
The good news is that dating apps are finally catching up with those of us who couldn’t give a rat’s ass about long walks on the beach. Consider these anti-vanilla alternatives mentioned by Refinery29: