Safety center

Safer trans dating starts before the first date.

Online dating should never require you to ignore your instincts. Keep early conversations inside the platform when possible, avoid sharing private details too quickly, and move at a pace that respects your comfort.

• Use recent photos, but avoid images that reveal your home address or workplace.
• Verify a match with a short video call before meeting in person.
• Choose a public first-date location and tell a trusted person your plan.
• Do not send money, gift cards, or private documents to someone you have not met.
• Block anyone who pressures you, fetishizes your identity, or ignores stated boundaries.