Online dating can be difficult, regardless of gender. Finding the right person online for lesbians or bisexual women who are interested in dating is more complicated. It can be difficult to find a safe place on the Internet for lesbian dating in a world dominated by heterosexual couples. These sites offer many advantages for women looking for women online. These top adult dating sites are for mature adults only. The author does not claim to be responsible for the safety or legitimacy of any site. Nor have I been sponsored by any website. This article is based on my personal experience and opinion.
OKCupid for Lesbians
OKCupid is one of the most lesbian-friendly dating sites. Although this site is not specifically for lesbians, it is designed to provide a safe and fun online experience for all LGBT people. OKCupid allows users to choose from many gender characteristics beyond the traditional binary of male or female. Gender identity options include cis-male, gender fluid and non-cis-gender. You can indicate your orientation as gay, straight, bisexual or heterosexual. These options reflect OkCupid’s welcoming environment. The match is open to gay and lesbian users. However, it may seem like an afterthought. OKCupid is honest in its efforts to accommodate its lesbian users.
Lesbians find it difficult to use traditional dating sites because they feel they are treated differently than heterosexual couples. There are many problems with using a conventional dating site, from couples stalking lesbian and bisexual profiles to offer unwanted encounters to harassment. OKCupid has listened and responded. Anyone can choose not to see or be seen by straight people. You can choose not to be seen by straight people by simply checking a box in your profile settings. You can use this feature by joining the paid A-List member. This means that you will not see other users who have not marked their non-heterosexual orientation on their profiles. In effect, it creates a gay dating site within OKCupid.
Lesbotronic
Lesbotronic is a lesser-known lesbian dating site, but it has a lot of great features. The name is too cute. Lesbotronic is completely free. There are no premium options. What you see is what you get. Unfortunately, this convenience also comes with a somewhat dated web design. This is not the Rolls-Royce of lesbian dating sites. This is an excellent online dating site if you can overlook the clunky interface and confusing site directory. The next best thing is Lesbotronic.com, which is 100% run by lesbians.
Lesbotronic does have one drawback. You have to communicate with members via email. It is not advisable to use your main email to set up your Lesbotronic account. However, it does add a more personal touch to the online dating experience. Matches are sorted by the compatibility between their profile and yours. Lesbotronic inactivity means that not all profiles are online. This makes it hard to know if that heartfelt icebreaker you wrote was lost in someone’s spam folder.
LDate
LDate is another lesbian dating site with a very old-fashioned design. Despite the questionable design, LDate does not appear to be a scam site. The registration process is secure, and I have not received any spam. I have been a member of LDate for many years. The user design is similar to PlentyOfFish or Match. You can create a profile and choose your partner.
The disadvantage of LDate is the limited number of matching options available in the extensive search system. They are only available for paid members. Search options for free members are limited, and it is harder to find lesbians who match your preferences and interests. Unlike Lesbotronic’s search, LDate allows you to sort users by their last connection, distance, and age. You can customize their profile in the “About my match” section. You can also add them to your favourites and block them if you’re not interested in being searched again.