It’s easy to assume that all dating apps are pretty much the same burrito. Can you really spot the difference between Bumble and Tinder or OkCupid? It’s what got my attention about Feeld.
Feeld is known as the go-to app for those who are into kink and revel in the idea of big love. Its goal is to enhance the way we experience sexuality and relationships. In simpler terms, Feeld is all about safely exploring your sexual side while enjoying it freely through polyamory.
With features like couple accounts, kink-friendly profiles, and a choice of over 20 gender and sexuality options, Feeld lets users dive into their sexuality or explore alternative relationship styles like polyamory and ethical non-monogamy.
Here’s the scoop:
If you find yourself a tad curious about sexuality or have been highly intrigued about the kink community, Feeld is a solid spot to explore. Feeld mainly targets straight couples looking for a third, even though they sprinkle in some queer terms to seem more welcoming. You can cancel your Feeld subscription whenever you want, but just a heads up—if you don’t cancel it within 24 hours of your billing cycle, it’ll renew automatically.
Feeld is an app that started out being known as 3nder back in 2014. It’s been described as a hookup app for those who consider themselves emotionally mature. It’s even been dubbed as the “Tinder of threesomes.”
Its creators, Ana Kirova and Dimo Trifonov, saw that other dating apps were missing features for exploration, so they decided to fill that gap. They wanted to create a space where couples could explore together or separately.
Feeld makes over 2 million connections each month with its users specifically looking for kinks, fetishes, and diverse relationship styles. By 2023, a third of its users were couples, and half identify themselves with labels beyond heterosexual.
Sex educator and author Demi Wylde, who also uses Feeld, describes it as a sexier alternative to Tinder, Grindr, or Bumble, which he learned about through his friends who are deep into the kink and sex education scene.
The Feeld Crowd
Feeld is popular among folks who heard about it mainly through friends in the queer, kink, and those involved in ethical nonmonogamy (ENM) scenes.
You can find a diverse range of users on Feeld, as it caters to a wide array of sexual preferences. The main age group on the app is typically between 25 and 35, but there are definitely users who are in their 20s all the way up to members up to the age of 65.
Profiles seem to gravitate to those looking for kinky hookups, exploring polyamory, threesomes, or even finding play parties.
What sets it apart is that its users are generally more open and honest compared to other dating apps, creating a community that’s less judgmental and more supportive.
How to Use Feeld
At first, the layout may seem a bit tricky to navigate. Instead of the usual swiping, you either hit a “heart” to like someone or a “-” to pass.
As you start creating your profile, you can pick your sexuality and gender from more than 20 different options. These include things like objectumsexual, sociosexual, two-spirit, and gender questioning, among others. It’s best to read up on these to maybe narrow down where you belong.
Each profile has an “about” section where users usually share their location and what they’re hoping to find on the app.
For instance, a profile can say, “Lesbian top looking for casual and consistent friends with benefits, but open to whatever if things feel good.”
You can really get a feel for what someone wants by checking out the desires and interests sections of their profile.
You can choose from over 20 kinks, desires, and fetishes you can showcase about yourself, including a bunch of these different options listed below:
Kinks & Fetishes:
Bondage
Foreplay
MMF: two males and one female ( or those who identify as)
MMM: a threesome of men ( or those who identify as)
BDSM: sexual activities that involve bondage, domination, and submission, sadism, and masochism
FWB: friends with benefits
GGG: good in bed, giving, game
FFF: a threesome made up of all females ( or those who identify as)
To kick off a chat, you must match with someone or accept a ping. A ping is only available to paid members.
Additionally, you can check out how many folks have liked your profile and see their names, but their pictures and full profiles are kept private unless you get a subscription.
These days, a lot of Feeld users see themselves as pretty laid-back. The app and its community have changed a ton since 2018. Many have revealed how they haven’t really gotten their feet wet with anyone they’ve met on site, but have confessed to forging some really close friendships with people they met on Feeld.
How much does it cost to use?
Feeld’s Majestic Membership is priced at $20 for a month, $40 for three months, or $100 for a full year.
With a Majestic membership, you get some cool benefits:
– Check out who liked your profile, making it easier to connect
– Share private photos only with your connections
– View private photos from other Majestic members
– Search profiles with more specific filters
– See when someone was last active
– Get one ping to use each day
If you’re looking for a little more bang for your buck, there’s the “Uplift” membership for $10. It doesn’t include the Majestic perks, but it does help your profile show up sooner for folks nearby, boosting your chances of connecting.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your Feeld subscription whenever you want, but keep in mind that payments will renew automatically unless you cancel within 24 hours of the current billing cycle.
Is Feeld worth your time and money?
We think the premium membership is definitely worth it if you’re really into dating or hookups. If you’re just casually browsing a few apps, the free version should work just fine for you.
For all you polyamorous peeps, the premium subscription might be a good idea since there seems to be a big poly community on the app, making it easier to connect with people who share your interests compared to Tinder, or Hinge.
Feeld vs other dating apps: An honest comparison
Tinder vs. Feeld: It’s like comparing apples to oranges. Tinder is mostly for straight folks looking for quick flings or casual dates, while Feeld is all about those who want multiple partners and has a strong focus on the kink and queer scenes.
Bumble vs. Feeld: If you’re a woman who likes to take charge while dating men, Bumble might be your jam. It usually attracts more serious, monogamous daters compared to Feeld, but you can still find some people looking for casual fun.
Hinge vs. Feeld: Hinge has a fair number of queer users compared to Tinder, so if you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s worth checking out both. However, you might find fewer polyamorous folks on Hinge and not as much openness about desires and preferences as you would on Feeld.
Is Feeld for you?
This app is super supportive of sex workers, which is awesome if you’re in that line of work and struggling to find a dating platform that doesn’t judge. It’s also very inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing diverse experiences. You’ll find different sexual orientation options, which is a nice change from the usual straight, bi, or gay choices most apps have. Plus, it’s not just about threesomes anymore—while you can definitely find that on Feeld, you can also connect with friends to hit up your first sex party, meet someone who shares your kinks, look for a long-term partner who gets your power dynamics, or just chat about your wildest fantasies.
Finding success on Feeld
This can mean different things to different people. To boost your chances, make sure to upload high-quality photos, add a bit of humor to your profile, and be upfront about what you’re looking for. Your bio is super important since Feeld doesn’t have prompts to help you out, so make the most of it! Just be yourself, stay honest, and keep things light-hearted and playful.
On the flip side, avoid taking yourself too seriously, don’t pretend to be someone you’re not, and for sure, don’t leave your profile empty.
Like any dating app, if you approach it with the right mindset, you can definitely score some fun connections!
Kinky sex is step beyond interesting, dating is a blast, and connecting with adventurous folks is fun. Feeld definitely makes it easier to take a chance and meet attractive people who share your interests, no question about it. It’s great there’s an app that supports polyamorous profiles and lets you showcase your sexual preferences with various tags. We’re all for sharing it—everyone deserves to have fun with it. Our only wish is that it stays a safe space in its most authentic and adventurous form.
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