Fetish dating apps 2022- 15 best BDSM kink and sex positive dating apps
Over the past decade or so, in no small part due to the sex positivity movement, it’s become way more common to be open about sex and sexuality. And, thankfully, tech and social media is right behind us, supporting us all the way. More mainstream apps might not have the dating pool you’re looking for but there are plenty of alternative digital spaces popping up, where you can find likeminded people, dates and community, all easily downloadable to your phone. Regardless of whether your thing is polyamory, BDSM, kink or fetish — there’s a dating app for that. And did we mention that they’re sex-positive, flirtymature queer and progressive too? Keep reading for our picks of the fifteen best BDSM and kink-friendly apps.
KinkD is a great option because its users are all into (or curious about) kink and super accepting and open-minded. It’s also a great place for peace of mind, thanks to the fact that app puts all users through a photo verification process. Every person who uses the app has to have their profile photos verified via ID. Catfishes, begone!
A basic free account includes a limited number of swipes while upgrading to a premium subscription costs ?12 per month.
Want to video chat or play with a new, kinky partner? Look no further than Whiplr, the perfect app to dive deep into your desires and what gets you hot. You can also sign up as a couple, if group activity is your thing.
Feeld is all about celebrating ethical non-monogamy and alongside allowing you to explore polyamory in all of its forms, it is also a sex positive app that creates a safe space for people to talk about their turn-ons and kinks. Feeld is also really inclusive to the queer community, giving you the choice of lots of different gender and sexuality options.
Feeld has a free-to-use basic level but if you love it there’s also the opportunity to invest in a ?12/month premium option.
Not just for BDSM and kink, #open was designed with the polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous community in mind. It’s also really open to people with fetishes, and you can list any kinks you have on your profile. Plus, it’s currently free to and doesn’t have any paid-for premium features.
Kinkoo was made anyone who wants to dive into the world of kink, BDSM and fetish. It gives you the chance to speak to anyone over the world, kind of like a global kinky community. Kinkoo has a free basic level, but there’s also the option to sign up for VIP membership beginning at ?12 each month.
Obedience is a “BDSM habit tracker” which allows dominant and submissive partners to connect and keep track of rules, punishments and rewards. It’s made for established BDSM couples, with the goal of enhancing their BDSM dynamic outside of the app – so it’s only something you should try if you’ve discussed it with your partner and are both freely consenting.
Vanilla Umbrella is for users interested in BDSM, fetish, kink and consensual non-monogamy. Plus, as well as being able to meet people through the app, Vanilla Umbrella also has a BDSM Education section, with videos and articles that help users learn about safety and how to behave respectfully and appropriately within the BDSM scene.
You can message people for free but for more exclusive features you’ll need a subscription for ?15 a month. You also need to enter your email address in order to receive an invitation code, before being able to access the app.
Fantasy is an app for ethical non-monogamy, and it’s a safe space to explore kink and fetish too, with over 500 kinks and fantasies available to search for in the app! Plus, it’s free to use.
FetD can be used by both single people and couples, and it provides a safe space to explore the fetish community. You can download the app for free but a one-month subscription starts at ?12.
Whether you’re after sexy chat, hook ups or actual dates, Fuck is free and can put you in touch with other like-minded people.
Regardless of your gender identity, sexuality or kinks, Kinky Zoo is free and for anyone who’s looking for basically anything – swinging, casual dates, a relationship. Anything goes.
Fetish is technically a website, yes. But it’s an online community that puts you in touch with other fetishists and kinksters. If you’re curious about trying out something new, or you’re super into a specific fetish, you’ll find someone here who gets it.
Filter users with your exact specifications on KNKI, which has full social media capabilities. It’s like a network of its own, where you can follow friends, search hashtags and like their pics. You can make your own photos private or unlock them to whoever you choose.
You can specify what you’re into (tattoos, doggy and PVC are v popular) and be matched with others who dig your sexual vibe
You can either be a regular user or pay to be a “KNKI supporter”, which earns you premium access for ?7 a month.
It doesn’t matter if you’re kink-curious or a BDSM lover, you’ll feel welcome in our diverse and inclusive fetish & BDSM dating community
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Fetlife is the OG kink social networking site. Users can discuss their fetishes, explore new ones and get to know the other (more than) 3 million users.