Okay so I know this gets asked a lot but I really want current 2025/2026 answers from people who are actually active on these platforms.
I've tried a few things already with mixed results. Getting ghosted, hitting paywalls, running into obvious bots — it gets old fast.
The scam situation has gotten pretty bad on a lot of platforms. I've seen so many fake profiles that it's hard to trust anyone at first.
- Use a dedicated email address you don't mind sharing
- Never share your real phone number in the first message
- Avoid sites that ask for payment info before you can browse
- Look for verified badges where available
Would love to hear from people who've had real success rather than just theory.
One I've been hearing about lately is Datedesire — curious if anyone here has used it.