Is AdultFriendFinder legit? Only if you can follow these 4 rules.

As one of the true OGs of online dating, AdultFriendFinder has a sizeable community of singles and non-monogamous users looking for steamy fun .

But that doesn’t mean using the site is necessarily straightforward.

In fact, AFF, as its users call it, has been online for so long that its web interface can feel dated and counterintuitive, with key features requiring you to navigate a whole manner of menus and sub-menus.

Making the most of AFF means a certain amount of trial and error, or at least some guidance from someone with an intimate knowledge of the spicy hookup platform.

That's why we've outlined four essential tips below to get you up and running on AFF and help connect with more people for more kink-filled fun.

That said, it also helps to keep an open mind about it all.

If you enter AFF with a narrow idea of exactly what you want, you'll likely be disappointed.

But if you start your search with an open-minded curiosity and just go along for the ride (pun very much intended), you can discover new things about yourself — and maybe even your pleasure points — in the process.

Opens in a new window Credit: AdultFriendFinder AdultFriendFinder Learn More Here are four essential steps for getting the most out of your AdultFriendFinder experience: Fill out your full AFF profile Sure, this is an obvious step with any and every online dating service , but it’s even more important on AFF because the site doesn’t entirely rely on a carousel-style presentation of dating profiles like other apps.

Everything from your age to your gender to your sexuality to your list of personal kinks can help make you more discoverable to other AFF members, so the less you fill out, the harder it is for the site to make your profile discoverable.

This is true even if your personal kink list is short or leans towards the conventional, or if it’s long and girthy and leans towards the exotic; trust us when we say there are people out there who are looking for the very same quirks and kinks and sexuality specifics, so it's worth taking your time to be specific and details.

It will pay off in the long run.

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