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Grindr Blog
Grindr's blog is a space for Grindr users to connect around sex, dating, and everything else happening on and off the apps.
The Grindr blog (and social media accounts) share updates, press releases, and information. These outlets serve as the primary sources of official communication from Grindr, covering topics such as product updates, community initiatives, production highlights, and corporate news.
Grindr blog content written and designed through collaboration with Jackson Rickun, senior copywriter, and contributing guest writers.
How Do You Mend a Broken Gay Heart? Get On Grindr, Babe
“To heal is to remember that you are still part of something bigger than your grief – so go on, get on the grid, and let the world remind you that you’re still here, still seen, and still capable of beginning again. ”
Grindr Unwrapped 2024: You Voted, We Unwrapped
“Babes, the spreadsheets are in, the twink we keep locked in IT has emerged, and the data he’s shown us is hornier than ever. Grindr Unwrapped 2024 is here, and it’s waiting for you to take it in.”
When ‘Protect the Dolls’ Becomes a Cop-Out: Real Ways to Support Trans People on IDAHOBIT
“This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, I want some weight lifted off trans people’s shoulders. I want to hear more about homophobia and biphobia from my peers, too, and in a way that gives trans people a break for a moment.”
Trans Activists Share 4 Tips to Actively Support the Trans Community
“You don’t have to scour the internet to learn that trans and nonbinary people need our support more than ever, and by “our” I mean support from cis people in the LGBQ community.”
Pride Summer Body Panic: Why We All Need to Chill Out About “Summer-Ready” Bodies
“Every year, like clockwork, a quiet panic sets in. As June approaches, group chats shift from memes to macros. Instagram feeds turn into fitness portfolios. And somewhere beneath the jokes about cutting carbs or "shredding for the gods," a deeper anxiety thrums.”
Welcome to the Stage: Masturbation May
“Many gay and bi men (and nonbinary cuties) genuinely prefer to mutually masturbate with a partner rather than have anal or oral sex. These men go under many names, ‘sides,’ ‘bate bros,’ and I’d even include ‘gooners’ in this list—but they all have one thing in common: They’re prioritizing their pleasure and comfort over what they think they ‘should’ be doing.”
Why Aren't You Dating Your Gay Best Friend?
“It’s a gay rite of passage. Growing up closeted and surrounded by female friends, someone — usually your mom — is eventually bound to ask: why don’t you date one of them?”
Goodbye Brat Summer, Hello Pit Summer
“Brat Summer was 2024. Pit Summer is 2025. Now, I know this might ruffle some feathers, and I want to clarify one thing—there’s a difference between musk and B.O. While it’s hard to describe, I don’t think the difference is subtle. It’s kind of like what Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said about obscenity (i.e., porn) in the 60s: ‘I’ll know it when I see it.’ (Well, in this case, smell it.)”