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Best gay dating apps 2026: Grindr vs Scruff vs Jack'd

Which gay dating or hookup app to use: Grindr, Scruff and Jack'd compared on size, price and privacy, plus when Hinge, Feeld or a paid site fits.Apps9 min readA narrow city alley at night lit blue and pink, one figure walking away

Is Grindr safe? Gay dating app privacy and your location

What Grindr and other gay apps have leaked or shared, from HIV status to location, what regulators and courts found, and settings that protect you.Privacy9 min readTwo people holding hands on a street, seen from the waist down

How to meet a guy from Grindr safely: hookup safety tips

Safety for gay and bi men meeting from apps: checking he's real, hosting or travelling, drinks and G, consent, and what to do if it goes wrong.Safety8 min readA single capsule on a plain blue background

PrEP, PEP, doxyPEP and STI testing for gay and bi men

PrEP pills and the two-monthly and twice-yearly shots, PEP within 72 hours, doxyPEP, what to test for and how often, and how to get it free or cheap.Sexual health8 min readA dark city street at night with a single figure in the distance

Grindr robbery scams and sextortion: how to spot them

How fake profiles are used to rob and blackmail gay and bi men, the sextortion and crypto scripts, paid sites with staff profiles, and where to report.Scams8 min read