So when you’re hunting for a safe, inclusive space to date, how do you know which apps to choose? Over half say they have received a sexually explicit image or message they didn’t ask for - compared to 32% of straight online daters - and 41% have experienced being called an offensive name on dating sites or apps. Sadly, many LGBTQ online daters have horror stories to share of harassment or bullying online. More of us are meeting our partners online than ever before, according to a 2020 survey by Pew Research, and when it comes to gay couples, this is even more common - in fact, 28% of those surveyed met their current squeeze online.
