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If you like porn but want to make things a bit more interactive, these are some popular dating sites that will help you achieve that. There’s a little something for everyone, whether you’re looking to explore your kinky fantasies, make a lasting romantic connection, search for senior love, hook up, or want to keep things safely socially distanced and just chat.
And if free videos with easy-to-search categories like Pornhub offers are what do it for you, there’s options out there for you. While these sites are by no means perfect and some of them are pretty raunchy, heres the scoop on what youre getting yourself into.
Keep in mind that “dating” on NSFW sites like Grindr and GetItOn is about as subtle as the names of the platforms: Users are there to find a connection for a night, a threesome, or an ongoing sex buddy situation — not a long-term partner.
Also, sites like this don’t operate without mutual consent and boundary-setting (and respecting). When you’re building out your profile, be specific and honest about what you’re looking for and wanting so you can find people who genuinely match up with you and your interests or fetishes.
If you’re looking for no-strings-attached sex, or just a sexting or Skype-sexing buddy for the evening, NSFW sites can be ideal for getting your needs met and getting straight to the point. “Dating” here is a very loose term — think of these as sites and apps for hooking up.
Users on these apps tend to be fairly direct — don’t expect a dinner invitation before you get asked over to their flat. If that’s not your cup of tea and you need a little more of the getting-to-know-someone before jumping into bed with them, these might not be the right sites for you.
If you’re on a site where you need to share personal information or choose a username, be careful about the information you’re giving out — and about what kind of information it is. Things like credit card numbers are vulnerable to hackers, and using your real name on platforms like these can compromise your safety if you happen to stumble upon the wrong sort of people on the sites.
Always choose a username that doesn’t have a relationship to your first name, and be careful about the personal information you share (like where you live, etc.).
Besides not giving away any personal information, especially for things like anonymous encounters on cam or sexting sites, know the risks when it comes to sending nude or partially nude photos containing identifying details like your face or tattoos. While it’s against the law in many places to circulate private sexual images, that doesn’t stop people from doing it.
There are plenty of raunchy dating sites out there that should suit just about everyone, but we get that you probably dont want to spend all day perusing the options (or maybe you do). To help you find the best NSFW dating site for you, we have lined up a standout selection.
Weve tried to find something for every type of dater, with popular sites like AdultFriendFinder and GetItOn making the cut. You just need to pick a favourite.
These are the best dating site alternatives to Pornhub in 2025.
Read our full review of AdultFriendFinder.
Calling all bears, twinks, otters, and more: OutPersonals give you instant access to thousands of the gay and bi personal ads, photos, and chatrooms so you never have a problem finding other men seeking men.
Members can upload steamy profile videos, browse photos of hot guys, or enjoy a little solo action via member curated blogs and an online magazine.
This is a site geared toward those seeking out sex, so you probably wont meet your soulmate here — or maybe you will?
If hooking up or sexting with someone is your goal, then a site like Passion has been designed to deliver just that.
Membership is free and it takes just minutes to sign up, so you can get to mingling with members and browsing steamy pics ASAP. Like other sites on this list, there are sexy videos and a blog feature that allows you to talk openly about what youre into — a great way to find other like-minded people — plus a live cam feature.
Passion has millions of members based all over the world, with hundreds of thousands online at any given time.
BDSM is a popular category on Pornhub, making this site a great alternative for those looking to make things a bit more interactive.
Free to join, you can specify exactly who you’re looking to play with. There are over 1-million Alt.com members to choose from, whether you’re looking for a date, want to play over cam, or get together in person.
Those looking for fetish play and fun will also enjoy connecting with others who share their particular kink. There are chat rooms, as well as thousands of member-generated XXX videos for your viewing pleasure.
Top gay app Grindr gives you instant access to hundreds of gay and bi profiles of guys in your nearby area — and since it’s one of the most popular gay and queer apps out there, there’s a lot of members.
It works like Tinder in that you upload a profile with pics and a little bio, then you can see who’s closest to you and strike up a conversation and exchange pics — members can also leave voice messages in the in-app chat. The filters are great, too: You can find only people who have uploaded photos with their face and also filter by what other users are looking for.
The site is as casual as you want it to be — while plenty of men use it for hookups, many have also found partners on it.
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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.
Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashables sister site, AskMen.