AdultFriendFinder

AdultFriendFinder is a popular site for people looking to have some fun and meet others who are into casual dating and adult connections. It’s been around since 1996 and has grown into one of the biggest communities for people who are open to different kinds of relationships and encounters.

On the site, you can create a profile, share photos and videos, and jump into various forums and chat rooms to meet new people. There are a bunch of cool features like live webcams, group chats, blogs, and even events you can go to in real life. The main idea is to have a space where everyone can openly communicate and feel safe while exploring their interests.

So, if you’re one of those guys who tries to slide into the DMs of that hot chick from high school at 2 AM, pay attention. There’s a website for that. Stop embarrassing yourself on Facebook and Instagram and check out Adult Friend Finder.

You’re probably familiar with Adult Friend Finder. It competes with big names like Match.com, Tinder, and OkCupid. In 2007, it was among the top 100 websites in the U.S. You’ve likely seen its popup ads on porn sites, and it’s received some praise too. It snagged the Dating Program of the Year at the XBIZ awards in 2010 and was named the best adult dating site by About.com in 2012.

Let me issue a warning before diving into whether the site actually helps you get some action. A big criticism often levied against Adult Friend Finder is its sketchy billing practices. Many users say they’ve been charged even after canceling. This isn’t typical for most companies, but it’s a frequent issue here.

Word is, Adult Friend Finder doesn’t give a damn. Former employees have said that continuous billing was standard policy, not a glitch. Many users don’t even notice the charges for several months, which is pretty concerning.

Sign-up seems enticing because there’s so much to do and you get a rush of messages from hot locals, but don’t get too excited. You can’t even read those messages without giving up your credit card info. And once they have that, good luck.

You can send messages, join chat rooms, watch webcams, blog, and read the webzine. You can also send “flirts,” add photos or videos, and comment on other users’ content—but it all comes at a price. Without that credit card info, you’re stuck viewing only tiny portions of profiles and seeing “someone tried to message you” without actually reading the messages.

I’m skeptical that these messages come from real people—they might be automated bots designed to make you pay. Adult Friend Finder’s questionable billing practices make this theory even more likely.

For the wealthy, you could probably have a blast on Adult Friend Finder, but if money’s a concern, the costs will definitely add up fast. Even though these billing issues were raised years ago and supposedly addressed, I still recommend checking your bank statements regularly.

Despite these concerns, Adult Friend Finder offers a ton of features, and I found a surprising number of locals even in smaller cities. It’s worth a try if you can afford it. You might be pleasantly surprised!