When the Chicago Bears open their season on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, all eyes will be on quarterbacks Justin Fields and Trey Lance.

Many people will be watching to see if the Bears can muster enough points with the below-average supporting cast surrounding Fields. Meanwhile, the 49ers boast one of the best defenses in football and are coming off an NFC Championship appearance last year.

The big difference between that team and this year’s 49ers team, though, is under center of course. Handing the reigns to Lance could mean a totally different feel for the 49ers, and could come with some growing pains.

In the small sample size we’ve seen from Lance, one of his tendencies is to hold the ball for too long. Last season, his time to throw was roughly 3.5 seconds. Now, to be fair, this is also one of Justin Fields’ top criticisms from a year ago, so this very first game of the season should be telling.

However, for the sake of argument, Lance also has far less starting experience than Fields. This is still going to be considered more of a rookie year for Lance than it will be for Fields. With only two starts under his belt, Lance is making his third career start as a pro on Sunday.

With that said, it doesn’t take a lot of digging around to find what 49ers fans and media are most concerned about going into this season: the interior offensive line. Just do a simple search and you’ll find that this is the major worry amongst 49ers faithful.

The Chicago Bears’ number one key to beating the San Francisco 49ers lies within their defensive front.

San Francisco has two incredible tackles in Mike McGlinchey and Trent Williams. Anyone who knows football understands that these two are rock solid, with Williams being the best tackle in the game. So, Robert Quinn, Al-Quadin Muhammad and Trevis Gipson will be in for a tall task in rushing the passer against those two.

But, taking a look at the inside, that’s where the Bears can take advantage.

The 49ers will have one of two veterans at center in either Jake Brendel or Daniel Brunskill. Brendel has only three career starts, while Brunskill finished last year giving up five sacks with a PFF grade of 61.4.

At guard, the 49ers will be starting second-year pro Aaron Banks and a rookie fourth-round pick in Spencer Burford. Neither one of them are solidified pros, and Banks played just five snaps a year ago.

On the flip side, the Bears’ interior defensive line should be a strength of this team.

For example, new starting defensive lineman Justin Jones finished last season with 10 quarterback pressures in 11 games. Angelo Blackson ended the year with 14 quarterback pressures with just eight starts in 2021.

Newly-signed defensive tackle Armon Watts enjoyed a huge 2021 season, and finished with 21 quarterback pressures and 5.0 sacks with just nine starts in Minnesota.

By contrast, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea had 15 quarterback pressures, starting in 16 games last season, just to put things in perspective.

Last season, even though the Bears weren’t a very competitive team, they finished fourth in sacks with 49 — and that includes just 6.0 from the injured Khalil Mack.

Under Matt Eberflus, the Bears want to establish a clear defensive identity that includes taking the football away and getting after the quarterback. In order to beat San Francisco, they’ll have to use their advantage on the interior in getting after Lance and also keeping the run game at bay.

We could talk all day about Kyle Shanahan’s ability to establish the run, no matter who’s taking the hand-offs. But, if the Bears are going to win on Sunday, it’s going to come down to the interior big men. That battle will decide the game. If Chicago can win on the interior and force Lance to be uncomfortable all afternoon, then they very well could come out with a surprising win.

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Hey electronic artists, wanna level up your Ableton game? Join Penthouse Audio Group at Hush (311 W. Chicago), where you can get track feedback from professionals. Ableton-certified program trainers Orville Kline, Basura Boyz, and Cofresi will present some production techniques. There will also be a beat battle (for prizes) and raffles. This is happening from 6-9 PM and is entirely free. Register at Eventbrite. (MC)

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd—but at your own risk! Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s musical classic, based on the fictional serial killer who first showed up in a “penny dreadful” called The String of Pearls in 1846, gets an intimate revival with Kokandy Productions in the highly atmospheric basement of the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division). Kevin Webb and Caitlin Jackson team up as Sweeney and his partner in crime, Mrs. Lovett. (What’s in those meat pies she makes? Don’t ask!) Derek Van Barham directs and choreographs. The show opens in previews tonight at 7 PM (tickets $25). Those continue through 9/15. After the press opening on 9/16, tickets will be $40 ($30 students and seniors, with a limited number of $15 tickets for “students and artists” at each show). You can check out the schedule and make reservations at kokandyproductions.com. (KR)

Definition Theatre Company is still in the midst of building out a venue at 6400 S. Cottage Grove, but they’ve also been keeping busy with developing new work and digital offerings. They present a virtual encore at 7 PM tonight of their Amplify screening series of new work by “underrepresented theatre creatives.” The lineup includes pieces by Melda Beaty, Reynaldo Dumas, Tina Fakhrid-Deen, Ahon Gooptu, Walker Lee, Julian Parker, Brianna Yrene Ramirez, and Khameron Townsend-Riley. It’s free to stream, but reservations requested at definitiontheatre.org. The series will remain available for virtual viewing through midnight on 9/11. (KR)

The Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport) teams up with the National Museum of Mexican Art tonight for a double feature of films from the late 60s featuring lucha libre wrestlers and female lead roles. In the 1968 feature La mujer murcielago (The Batwoman), wrestlers battle against female Satan worshippers, and the 1967 film Las mujeres panteras (The Panther Women) features a sexy and masked crime fighter saving wrestlers from the hands of a mad scientist. Both classic but rarely seen examples of 60s Mexican action fare were restored from the original negatives by Viviana Garcia-Besne of the Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo Cinematográfico, an archive in Tepoztlán, Mexico. Garcia-Besne’s family originally produced both films and she hosts the evening along with Chicago film programmer Raul Benitez. The program starts at 7:30 PM and advance tickets are available at the Music Box’s website. (SCJ)

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Hey electronic artists, wanna level up your Ableton game? Join Penthouse Audio Group at Hush (311 W. Chicago), where you can get track feedback from professionals. Ableton-certified program trainers Orville Kline, Basura Boyz, and Cofresi will present some production techniques. There will also be a beat battle (for prizes) and raffles. This is happening from 6-9 PM and is entirely free. Register at Eventbrite. (MC)

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd—but at your own risk! Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s musical classic, based on the fictional serial killer who first showed up in a “penny dreadful” called The String of Pearls in 1846, gets an intimate revival with Kokandy Productions in the highly atmospheric basement of the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division). Kevin Webb and Caitlin Jackson team up as Sweeney and his partner in crime, Mrs. Lovett. (What’s in those meat pies she makes? Don’t ask!) Derek Van Barham directs and choreographs. The show opens in previews tonight at 7 PM (tickets $25). Those continue through 9/15. After the press opening on 9/16, tickets will be $40 ($30 students and seniors, with a limited number of $15 tickets for “students and artists” at each show). You can check out the schedule and make reservations at kokandyproductions.com. (KR)

Definition Theatre Company is still in the midst of building out a venue at 6400 S. Cottage Grove, but they’ve also been keeping busy with developing new work and digital offerings. They present a virtual encore at 7 PM tonight of their Amplify screening series of new work by “underrepresented theatre creatives.” The lineup includes pieces by Melda Beaty, Reynaldo Dumas, Tina Fakhrid-Deen, Ahon Gooptu, Walker Lee, Julian Parker, Brianna Yrene Ramirez, and Khameron Townsend-Riley. It’s free to stream, but reservations requested at definitiontheatre.org. The series will remain available for virtual viewing through midnight on 9/11. (KR)

The Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport) teams up with the National Museum of Mexican Art tonight for a double feature of films from the late 60s featuring lucha libre wrestlers and female lead roles. In the 1968 feature La mujer murcielago (The Batwoman), wrestlers battle against female Satan worshippers, and the 1967 film Las mujeres panteras (The Panther Women) features a sexy and masked crime fighter saving wrestlers from the hands of a mad scientist. Both classic but rarely seen examples of 60s Mexican action fare were restored from the original negatives by Viviana Garcia-Besne of the Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo Cinematográfico, an archive in Tepoztlán, Mexico. Garcia-Besne’s family originally produced both films and she hosts the evening along with Chicago film programmer Raul Benitez. The program starts at 7:30 PM and advance tickets are available at the Music Box’s website. (SCJ)

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We’re close to the end of “Volume 51” in a few issues. Yes, that means that we have survived nearly 51 years of publication, a feat that perhaps no one imagined might happen when we first started in 1971. 

For someone like me, a native Chicagoan who is themselves headed to just shy of 50 (all right, 48) this month, it’s so improbable that something like the Reader still exists. It’s a forum for intelligent writing, covering the important stuff like government shenanigans, battles between police and citizenry, new worlds of music, cinema, and theater, all wrapped up in a totally free to read package. Très 70s of us, no? Our coverage is not just about Chicago—it’s an attempt to show you the soul of what Chicago really is. 

We often find that the issues we write about (like income woes, wrongful convictions, a lack of equity within our neighborhoods, health care) are issues that someone writing for the Reader in the past also tackled. But we are hopeful for new solutions to these old problems. The guaranteed income program described by writer Sky Patterson (in a series of stories originally created for City Bureau) is one such possibility. And sometimes we echo ourselves a bit in these pages: Kelly Garcia’s coverage of a mayoral candidate with a not-so-savory record could time travel into countless past municipal election cycles. (Unfortunately, people who want to assert unnecessary amounts of power in their public and personal lives are still attracted to our City Hall—go figure.)

When contributor Isa Giallorenzo pitched a story on Hyun’s Hapkido School in Bucktown, I was plagued with a vague memory of “I know these people . . . why do I know these people?” It turns out that my Uncle Rob trained with Grandmaster Hyun in the 80s, alongside his friend Michael Kiefer, who wrote about Hyun and his school for the Reader in 1982. I remember as a kid hearing from Uncle Rob, “I’ve got this friend Kiefer, he’s a writer, he even wrote for the Chicago Reader!” As we all get older, it’s nice to see that some of these legacies still thrive.

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We’re close to the end of “Volume 51” in a few issues. Yes, that means that we have survived nearly 51 years of publication, a feat that perhaps no one imagined might happen when we first started in 1971. 

For someone like me, a native Chicagoan who is themselves headed to just shy of 50 (all right, 48) this month, it’s so improbable that something like the Reader still exists. It’s a forum for intelligent writing, covering the important stuff like government shenanigans, battles between police and citizenry, new worlds of music, cinema, and theater, all wrapped up in a totally free to read package. Très 70s of us, no? Our coverage is not just about Chicago—it’s an attempt to show you the soul of what Chicago really is. 

We often find that the issues we write about (like income woes, wrongful convictions, a lack of equity within our neighborhoods, health care) are issues that someone writing for the Reader in the past also tackled. But we are hopeful for new solutions to these old problems. The guaranteed income program described by writer Sky Patterson (in a series of stories originally created for City Bureau) is one such possibility. And sometimes we echo ourselves a bit in these pages: Kelly Garcia’s coverage of a mayoral candidate with a not-so-savory record could time travel into countless past municipal election cycles. (Unfortunately, people who want to assert unnecessary amounts of power in their public and personal lives are still attracted to our City Hall—go figure.)

When contributor Isa Giallorenzo pitched a story on Hyun’s Hapkido School in Bucktown, I was plagued with a vague memory of “I know these people . . . why do I know these people?” It turns out that my Uncle Rob trained with Grandmaster Hyun in the 80s, alongside his friend Michael Kiefer, who wrote about Hyun and his school for the Reader in 1982. I remember as a kid hearing from Uncle Rob, “I’ve got this friend Kiefer, he’s a writer, he even wrote for the Chicago Reader!” As we all get older, it’s nice to see that some of these legacies still thrive.

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Traditional dating isn’t for everyone. Some people want serious relationships while others want something more casual, like a hookup. The taboo around casual dating has subsided in recent years. Casual daters have plenty of options, but most opt to try hookup sites to find what (and who) they want.

Different sites cater to different tastes. A site’s speciality is not always immediately apparent. So it can be a challenge to find the right site for you. That’s where we come in. We’ve signed up for and tried the best hookup sites and apps for casual encounters to get some action.

Let’s dive into the reviews and ratings.

Click ↓ next to the name of the site to jump straight to the review.

Best Hookup Sites and Apps for Casual Dating in 2022

RankSiteBest For1.Adult FriendFinder ↓Best overall hookup site2. BuddyBang ↓Runner-up3.BeNaughty ↓Best for flirtiest saingles4.Ashley Madison ↓Best for affairs5.Seeking ↓Best for sugar baby/sugar daddy/mommy6.ALT ↓Best for alternative and BDSM sex7.OKCupid ↓Top choice for millennials8.Hinge ↓Somewhat serious, but mostly FWB9.Zoosk ↓Best for short-term dating10.Bumble ↓Best for women11.Plenty of Fish ↓Best for lots of options12.Tinder ↓Most popular app13.Pure App ↓Best for fantasy based14.Feeld ↓Most open-minded singles15.Sex Messenger ↓Best for anonymous hookups16.Reddit R4R ↓Best completely free option

1.  Adult FriendFinder – Best overall hookup site

SpecificationRatingUser experience★★★★★Real profiles★★★★★Success rate★★★★★Customer service★★★★

Adult FriendFinder is the oldest and most popular hookup site. As its name suggests, it’s primarily interested in helping adults make, *ahem*, adult friends.

It caters to swinging, non-monogamous relationships, threesomes, and experimental arrangements. Whether you’re looking for an NSA (no-strings-attached) relationship, a one-night stand to spice up your marriage, or a quick fling, you’ll find someone looking for the same thing.

Once you create a profile on Adult FriendFinder, you can customize your search to narrow down people interested in the same arrangement as you.

Adult FriendFinder has bonus additional content such as webcam shows and erotic stories. So if you need a little warming up before connecting with someone, you’re covered.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$39.95 totalThree months$26.95/month ($80.85 total)One year$19.95/month ($239.40 total)

What Users Think About Adult FriendFinder

“I was on another site. Met a guy who told me about Adult FriendFinder (AFF). I signed up. Have been on AFF for a little over a year and a half. Have nothing but praise. When AFF works, it WORKS! For the most part, I have met some truly wonderful men. Local men, business men coming through my area, couples. Overwhelmingly positive experience and exactly what I was looking for: no strings, no drama, casual sex.”

Need a little more info before taking the plunge? Check out our in-depth Adult FriendFinder review.

2.  BuddyBang – Runner-up

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BuddyBang helps you find a buddy to sleep with. That shouldn’t be hard for you to figure out. This no-judgement site operates like an express train to the friends-with-benefits phase. It’s as simple as browse, chat, bang.

While you won’t find romance here, you will find passion. Lustful adults flock to BuddyBang to chat and make connections. Ultimately, the goal is to arrange a meetup with a saucy stranger in your area. If you’re lucky, that one-night stand might turn into a long-term arrangement.

With a relatively affordable monthly subscription and advanced search filters, getting laid on BuddyBang is a piece of cake. It’s way easier than shelling out tons of cash for dinner dates that may lead nowhere.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$39.95 totalThree months$26.95/month ($80.85 total)One year$19.95/month ($239.40 total)

What Users Think About BuddyBang

“A lotta hookup sites out there, which means a lot of scams. Gotta be honest, at first I was skeptical of BuddyBang. Seemed like another fake site that just wanted your cash. But I was pleasantly surprised. More than that, I was very happy with my experience. I met a couple real girls here who, let’s just say, were down to get down. And that’s all I wanted. I wasn’t a creep. I kept it cool, wasn’t aggressive with messaging and it all worked. I recommend it!”

3.  BeNaughty – Best for flirty singles

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BeNaughty naturally draws some of the most frisky singles in your area. It’s in the name. Plus, breaking the ice is easy as BeNaughty gives users tons of ways to connect. Browse the gallery or enter a naughty chat room for potential dates. When you find someone you like, you can send a wink, a message, or start a live one-on-one chat.

BeNaughty works because it’s to-the-point. While users are looking for fast fun, there is no time for games. They want a hookup, and quickly.

Open-minded and discreet, BeNaughty gives you the option to seek out singles or couples for a fast fling. By adjusting your search filter, you can find your ideal scenario and weed out people who aren’t your type.

Membership LengthPriceThree day trial$1.05/dayOne month$27.01 totalThree months$15.15/month ($45.45 total)Six months$12.24/month ($73.44 total)

What Users Think About BeNaughty

“Here you can be selective. The choice of profiles is quite large. The girls are active, many of them are constantly online. There are those who only like online communication and do not want to go on dates. However, it is their choice. If you are interested in online flirting, it will be a lot of fun with this site. Some people want more, so I’m still looking for someone to go on a real date with me.”

4.  Ashley Madison – Best for affairs

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Ashley Madison has the reputation of being a site for affairs and discreet married dating. Its slogan is literally “Life is short. Have an affair.” The brand has become notoriously known over the years for being a site for married people to flirt and hook up.

The site caters to students in relationships, lonely wives, married men, and everyday people who want to find a safe space to maintain an affair and not be judged. This hookup site is excellent for those who are attached and seeking excitement from a monotone lifestyle and exploring the world of extramarital affairs.

Ashley Madison is the first married dating website and is committed to discretion. Despite the backlash and reputation, this site continues to be popular and has an immense database that crosses every major city in the world.

Membership TierPriceBasic100 credits at $0.59/creditClassic500 credits at $0.34/creditElite1,000 credits at $0.29/credit

You message and live chat with users in exchange for credits. It’s about 5 credits to sent a message or 50 credits/hour to live chat. For more information about credits and other aspects of the site, see our full Ashley Madison review.

What Users Think About Ashley Madison

“As a woman, I can tell you that this site works. I’ve met and hooked up with a lot of great guys. However, I will say that since there are considerably more men than women on the site you have to make yourself stand out from the crowd. Women like to be wined and dined and brought on business trips, to a nice hotel, etc… Be patient, it works. I found a great guy who I have been hooking up with on a regular basis for over 2 years now and we are very happy with the arrangement.”

5.  Seeking – Best for sugar relationships

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Seeking has undergone a brand transformation, but it still attracts a straightforward target audience: rich and experienced individuals seeking the young and gorgeous. This sugar daddy site is about helping daddies and mommas find sugar babies or cubs for hookups.

It has a much higher user base of women because the “sugar baby” theme brings many young women to the site. The site claims to have four times the number of women than men in their database. The prerequisite is that sugar daddies have to be wealthy and successful. They give priority to verified “elite members” who join with the sole intention of spoiling their sugar babies with money and attention.

Seeking is a great site for beautiful young women looking for fun, attention, and a “daddy” to spoil them! This site is not the best to find a lasting love story—it’s geared toward hookups and has a more transaction-like nature.

Women who’d like to meet a well-off older man (or would be babies), you’re in luck – you do not have to pay to use Seeking.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$89.95/monthThree month$79.95/month ($239.85 total)Diamond (more premium features)$249.95/month

What Users Think About Seeking

“Came across them on Facebook and decided to spend a few bucks to find some men. Although not all the men were true to their description and some being scammers, it was pretty easy to find the genuinely interested ones from the fakes. It is a dating site for the wealthier crowd as we spend a lot of money but you can find a suitable candidate here.”

Still not sure or need more information? Check out our full Seeking review.

6.  ALT – Best for alternative relationships

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ALT is a full-on casual sex website. It’s not for anyone who is on the hunt for a serious relationship. This site is all about casual sex in every form to gratify any sex-seeker! The website’s community is made up of those who are into alternative bondage, who enjoy hooking up online, live, and in-person for sex dates.

It caters to people who want to find alternative, BDSM, bondage, and fetish partners who can connect online and meet in person. ALT speaks to swingers, dominatrixes, and mistresses looking for power exchange.

ALT is the leading BDSM site, with almost 2 million members. You can easily customize your fetish and find someone who is into the same kinks as you! Remember that this site is all about kink, such as orgies, being humiliated, or being tortured, and not about vanilla sex. So, if you’re looking for just plain sex, opt for another option on this list.

Membership TierPriceSilver$19.95/monthGold$29.95/month

What Users Think About ALT

“Don’t listen to all the haters!!!! Alt.com is one of the best sites. Been using it in the past and it worked quite good. Nowadays I’d also try Casuasexonly.com and Fetlife.com. And there are also a few smaller sites that work but they are more ‘special niche sites’.”

7. OKCupid – Best for millennials and young people

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OKCupid is a mainstream dating app that caters to many different kinds of relationships. It provides a multitude of choices for millennials looking not just for long-term relationships but options for short-term relationships, casual dating, and hookups. All you have to do is set that as what you are looking for, and they match you to like-minded people!

This site gears toward a generally younger audience—the age group between 18-29. This site is also one of the most inclusive mainstream dating websites that includes many gender and orientation options, helping you zero in on the particular pool of choices you want!

OKCupid may be a mainstream dating app that includes finding long-term relationships, but given its wide range of options, filters, and preferences, it’s a great app for hookups and casual sex as well. Just be up-front and be prepared to meet a great bunch of locals looking for the same things as you.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$19.95 totalSix months$9.95/month ($59.70 total)

What Users Think About OKCupid

“OkCupid is a dating app worth checking out. For the most part I have been disappointed with my dating app experiences. I have been pleasantly surprised with the results from OkCupid. There seems to be an endless supply of genuine women interested in a relationship. After several weeks of using the app for free, I decided to become a subscriber. I have been satisfied with my decision.”

8.  Hinge – Best for hybrid serious and FWB relationships

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Hinge is a mainstream dating app that focuses on finding real romance—but it is also used to find casual sex and friends with benefits. The truth about Hinge is that it’s “designed to be deleted.”

But fear not! This app is incredibly popular with the younger crowd (18 to 29 years of age) and has filters to state the nature of the relationship you’re interested in. This setup is the best for friends with benefits because you have to answer questions about yourself and your preferences, which will bring you closer to meeting someone you share similar interests with and are attracted to!

Hinge is a great hookup app for those who want to find a casual relationship where you hook up with the same person a few times instead of just a one-night stand. Just be straight up with what you’re looking for—and you might just meet a new FWB with absolutely no strings attached.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$19.95 totalThree months$20.99 totalSix months$29.99 total

What Users Think About Hinge

“Hinge is amazing! I think the thing that I like about it is that if you don’t pay it limits you to 10 likes a day and so it’s more likely that people will pay attention to you rather than getting distracted by yet another profile. And everyone is more careful about who they pick so if you match you’re more likely to talk I think. It also does a great job of conversation prompts that go with photos or without. Definitely check it out.”

9.  Zoosk – Best for short term dating

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Zoosk is a great short-term dating site that is internationally famous. It has a community of 35 million users in 80 different countries, and it is open to singles of all ages, races, religions, and sexual orientations—making it one of the most diverse casual dating apps.

This app may not be the best for casual hookups and one-night stands, but it is a good contender for short-term dating. If you’re in your early to mid-20s, you’ll find a great selection of singles who are interested in short-term or casual relationships.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$29.95 totalThree months$19.98/month ($59.94 total)Six months$12.49/month ($74.94 total)

What Users Think About Zoosk

“Satisfied with the outcome, pretty good dating site. I think the price is OK and I liked the option of pausing account, very useful when you’re trying to focus on one person. As we all know, it takes several attempts to meet someone you are really interested in.”

10.  Bumble – Safest for women

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Bumble has gained a reputation for being different from most other mainstream dating and hookup apps. If you haven’t heard of this app already, Bumble is one of the first and only sites where women make the first move and get to screen potential men immediately. Men simply cannot reach out to any women unless they’ve initiated contact and interest.

It is catered towards and attracts more women than men looking to mingle or find networking opportunities, friends, or hookups! Even though it has a relatively positive and clean rep, it’s a great site for educated, good-looking men who are searching for successful, bold women.

Membership TierPricePremium$8.99/month

What Users Think About Bumble

“The Bumble app has an easy format to navigate and I like that women have to make the first contact. That Helped me out of my comfort zone. I liked that you can adjust your distance from possible matches.”

11.  Plenty of Fish – Best for lots of options

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Plenty of Fish has the largest user base. POF was launched in 2003, being one of the oldest dating sites. Since it’s free and easy to sign up, you’re going to be exposed to a lot of different types of people, looking for different things, so you’ll have to filter through them all.

Since it’s been around for a long time, it has gained a reputation as a matchmaker site that will ask questions about your family, career, and interests to match you with similar users. It’s catered for people who want to dip their toes into dating and hookup sites to explore options.

Plenty of Fish may or may not have people looking for casual sex, depending on your luck. It’s a matchmaker site that is geared more for a long-term commitment. So you have to be prepared to screen different kinds of people.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$19.99/monthThree months$9.80/month ($29.40/total)One year$5.95/month ($71.40 total)

What Users Think About Plenty of Fish

“Plenty of catfish and foreigners who can’t speak English. However, even if you’re not a paid subscriber you can opt in for only paid subscribers. The site also provides an option for voice calls through the app. I’m going to try the site out for a month or so, then may upgrade to being a paid subscriber. POF has really improved its website since I was on it a year ago. Have fun and meet someone!”

12.  Tinder – Most popular app

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You didn’t think this list was going to end without this sex gem of an app, did you? Tinder is the most widely known hookup app of this generation. It has an infamous rep for finding casual sex ASAP.

Tinder caters to men and women looking to get laid based on appearance. It’s known for its classic swiping left to reject and swiping right to like someone’s profile. If you’re looking for sex, Tinder has a huge user base and a large number of locals, meaning you can probably secure a sex date tonight—but the catch is that your profile needs to stand out. If you’re not conventionally attractive, you’re going to struggle to find dates.

For men who can’t seem to find dates, Tinder has a large user base of escorts who will private message their rates. If you’re horny and want it—then maybe you can meet a potential escort on Tinder.

Membership Length/TierPriceLimited SwipesFreeOne month$9.99 total if you’re under 30One month$19.99 total if you’re over 30

What Users Think About Tinder

“I’ve been using tinder for quite some time and I really enjoy it! I travel a lot and t’s great way to meet new people. Tinder has a feature called Face To Face you can use to video chat within the app. Tinder has on-demand safety features via Noonlight, which offers a Timeline feature where users can share first date details on their Timelines, like who they’re meeting, when and where. Users can also discreetly contact emergency services via Noonlight.”

13.  Pure App – Best for fantasy based hookups

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Pure App was created for shameless and judgment-free fantasy and desire-based dating. This app is purely for NSA affairs and is completely secretive and anonymous. It encourages its users to be whoever they choose to be and still be themselves.

It caters to people who have wild fantasies or desires that aren’t celebrated on mainstream dating and hookup apps. It allows your individuality to shine through—choosing your gender and sexuality—and providing guaranteed privacy and safety to video chat and meet whoever shares the same fantasies as you.

Pure App uses your GPS location on your phone to find other Pure users looking for some NSA action. You just have to post a photo and an up-front headline and wait to see if anyone close is interested. When you’re done, your profile will vanish, along with all your messages and photos—no need to worry about deactivating or privacy issues.

Membership LengthPriceOne week$14.99 totalOne month$19.99 total

What Users Think About Pure App

“I am a 25 year old attractive woman, I have never been on a site before however After almost a year of dating and taking things slowly and 4 months of not being interested enough to take things further, I broke and downloaded pure. Downloaded Wednesday, Thursday (yesterday) spontaneously arranged to meet a really really attractive guy who spent a few great hours with me. We got along really well. I also had a video chat with a really attractive couple who I’ll be meeting soon. I’m speaking to other really attractive guys as well.”

14.  Feeld – Best for adventurous singles

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Feeld is a hookup app for couples and singles to explore their kinks and desires in a no-judgement atmosphere.

It includes couples’ accounts where you and your partner can date a lover or meet someone for a threesome. It’s inclusive for all genders and sexual orientations. Overall, it’s a sex-positive space for anyone looking to explore beyond “the norm” in today’s society.

Feeld prides itself on being responsible and ethical. It connects people with like-minded folk and encourages curious monogamous couples to link with partners who are also interested. It is a safe space that allows couples to explore their desires in the most honest way possible.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$14.99 totalThree months$29.98 total

What Users Think About Feeld

“It’s called the ‘Tinder for threesomes’ for a reason. I’ll let you do the imagining.”

15.  Sex Messenger – Best for anonymous hookups

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Sex Messenger is an anonymous instant messaging app—like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. But you never share your name because it’s meant to be discreet and only for sexting and trading nudes.

This app is an adult social network that is much more than an online sex chat. It caters to people who want to connect with other people who want to engage in sex and dirty talk, and fulfill each other’s sexual fantasies. Instant messaging on this app and posting blog entries will help you gain the attention you want from like-minded people.

All members must verify their accounts, so this weeds out fake profiles, scammers, and bots. Members can contribute to the website through Sex Messenger’s forums, chats, group sections, sex stories, and blogs. It’s all anonymous and fully discrete. This app is a great way to sext, increase sexual tension, and finally meet up to do the deed.

Membership LengthPriceOne month$14.95 total

What Users Think About Sex Messenger

“I’m recently single and wanted to have a little fun but was skeptical about trying something online. You hear about the horror stories. I found Sex Messenger and immediately thought SCAM. But I gave it a shot and found a couple fun guys within a couple weeks. I didn’t need to renew my membership.”

16.  Reddit R4R – Best completely free option

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Reddit R4R is one of the best options for browse casual sex options for free. If you’re looking for a hookup but don’t want to sign up, post photos of yourself, and write out a bio to describe who you are and what you want . . . you found the site for you!

This site works as a personals subreddit. It works like any other subreddit. Anyone can post—no photos, no personal information needed! All you have to do is list some things about yourself and the type of person you’re looking for. And then you wait to see if anyone responds to your post.

Reddit R4R is free, so all you have to do is download the Reddit app, and you don’t need to worry about spending money. If you want to be a trusted member and not get blocked, just follow the posting rules! Users love this site to get laid because it’s easy to use, free, and starts an instant conversation with like-minded people.

Membership TierPriceUnlimitedFree

What Users Think About Reddit R4R

“Look, it’s Reddit. You ‘get what you pay for,’ but it’s cool to scroll the profiles and chat for free. Too many guys but I definitely found and met up with a couple hotties.”

Hookup Site Guide

Still on the fence about whether or not you should start using hookup apps? Or maybe you’re already using them but want some more information? Check out this useful guide to answer any lingering questions you may have and walk away with some important safety tips about casual sex.

What Makes a Hookup Site Good?

It’s important to note that different sites cater to different kinds of people. So before creating a profile on any old hookup site, read the reviews to make sure it meets your needs.

Here are a few tips to find the best hookup site specific to you:

If you have a particular kink or preference, keep an eye out for it. (example: Looking for discreet affairs? Ashley Madison is the one for you!)Make sure the size of the user base is relatively large. More options mean a better chance of finding someone to hook up with.Find a site that allows users to be up-front about what they want. Usually, apps have preferences, and you can set yours to “casual relationship” or “hookup.”Make sure the customer service contact information is front and center. You shouldn’t have to go on an expedition to contact the site.

FAQs About Hookup Sites

Q: Are hookup sites safe?

Like any online dating platform, reputable hookup sites have embedded safety features that still require user discretion. It can be dangerous if you don’t take proper safety measures. Generally, these sites and apps regulate safety by banning bots and scammers and have options to report any bad or suspicious behavior. So if you’re planning on joining, be aware and try your best not to be too gullible—you can never be sure who you will come across online!

Q: Are there any completely free hookup sites?

It sucks that most dating apps and casual sex apps require you to subscribe to get optimum results. But sites like Reddit R4R and Craigslist Activities offer a free platform to chat, flirt, and arrange sex dates. But the only downside is that there is no moderation and you won’t be talking to a verified profile and have to be extra cautious.

Q: What hookup sites are free for women?

The reality is that dating apps make it very easy for women to find sex. Most high-rated dating sites offer women free memberships (mostly to balance out the male/female ratio on their site). Sex sites that are free for women include Bumble, OkCupid, Tinder, Seeking, Hinge, Her, and Pure.

Q: What is the best LGBTQ+ option?

Though there are a few options, only two rise to the top. HER is the best for women seeking women and Grindr is best for men seeking for men. These two sites also cater to non-binary people.

Final Verdict

If you’re looking for some action tonight, welcome to the world of casual sex sites and apps.

The best hookup sites are on top for a reason—everyone on there is eager to find sex and casual flings just like you! More than mainstream dating apps that cater to a plethora of things such as long-term dating, friendships, and so on, hookup apps are catered only towards sex and NSA fun!

The best hookup site is Adult FriendFinder (AFF) followed closely by BuddyBang. AFF emphasizes anonymity, safety, a massive user base, and a brand name that is verified. Most people on this site are looking for a good time with so many different types of kinks and fantasies. So what are you waiting for?

Hopefully, this list gives you an idea of what sex app is the best for you to get started on today.

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