LGBTQ+ Dating

LGBTQ+ singles deserve dating spaces where they can be themselves. Our guides point you to inclusive apps and sites and offer respectful, practical advice for meeting someone special.

Read our round-up of the best lesbian dating apps and sites in the UK. Our guide to understanding transgender dating covers respectful language and finding inclusive platforms, and gay men may find our look at Bear411 and its sister sites useful. For more options, see our dating apps and sites guides.

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The 12 Best Lesbian Dating Apps & Sites UK
LGBTQ+ Dating

The 12 Best Lesbian Dating Apps & Sites UK

Searching for the best lesbian dating apps and sites in the UK? Read our in-depth reviews of the top 12, with tips to help you find your match.

Understanding Transgender Dating
LGBTQ+ Dating

Understanding Transgender Dating

A respectful guide to transgender dating: understanding gender identity, finding inclusive dating sites and apps, and building relationships based on respect.

Explore the Bear411 Owns What Other Dating Sites
LGBTQ+ Dating

Explore the Bear411 Owns What Other Dating Sites

Bear411 is a widely known site for dating that attracts bears – a subculture of gay men characterised by a androgynous, big build and beard. Since it was created in the early 2,000s, Bear411 has been a central site for n

LGBTQ+ Dating: frequently asked questions

HER is one of the best known apps made for queer women, and mainstream apps such as Hinge and Bumble have large LGBTQ+ communities too. See our guide to lesbian dating apps in the UK.

Use the name and pronouns a person uses, avoid intrusive questions about bodies or medical history, and get to know them as an individual. Read understanding transgender dating.

Most major apps let you choose your gender identity, orientation and who you want to see, and many have policies against harassment. Specialist apps can feel more welcoming for some.