In the age of Tinder and Grindr, more and more people are using online apps to date and have casual sex. If you do decide to meet with someone from a dating app, here are my 10 tips to help ensure that you stay safe:. This lets you get a better idea of what someone is like and you have a little bit more information about them before meeting up. Make sure to have a couple of pictures of someone before you meet with them.
If the person is coming over to your place, hide anything valuable from sight. Use something like Snapchat Maps or Find My Friend so that your friend can see your location at all times. If possible try to avoid drinking too much alcohol or taking drugs when meeting people from dating apps.
This could put you at risk of doing something dangerous. Consent is crucially important. If you feel uncomfortable with anything that's happening with someone you met from a dating app, say no. Make sure you respect their decision if they say no. Always carry protection like a condom or a dental dam with you in case you ever need it. If anything happens that makes you uncomfortable, report it to the local authorities.
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