“Would you like a threesome with me and my beautiful wife?”
A cheeky message pings into my inbox – and is quickly followed by: “Would you rather be tied up or whipped?”.
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The Sun’s sex expert Georgie tested kinky dating app FeeldCredit: Getty
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Georgie was quickly inundated with strange messages Credits: Delivered
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Some of the names used to describe users’ sexual orientation are confusing GeorgieCredit: Submitted
I’ve been on kinky dating app Feeld for less than 24 hours and I’ve already been inundated with messages that would make Christian Gray blush.
Originally launched as group sex platform 3nder in 2014, the app was renamed Feeld in 2018 following a lawsuit from Tinder. But it still felt like a spatial niche.
Six years later Feeld has gone mainstream, with revenue rising from £20.7m to £39.5m over the past year.
As a 37-year-old single mom who’s tired of the “normal” dating scene, I’m eager to see what all the fuss is about.
So I download the app — but setting up my profile is a minefield.
What is my gender? With over 30 options to choose from, it feels a bit simple to go for “feminine”.
Next is my sexual orientation. Despite being The Sun’s sexpert and attending many sex parties, some of the names confuse me.
I scroll through options like “Objectumsexual” — someone attracted to objects — and wonder if maybe it should be on a furniture app instead.
Having chosen “straight” – and feeling like a complete dinosaur – I move on to my “desires”.
Couples, Groups, Threes, FF (female on female), FFM (two females, one male), you name it, it’s all there.
What is Feeld? New dating app for the ‘curious’
Then I have to list my quirks. With options like bonding, taming brats, watching, and GGG (well, giving and playing), I’m Googling more terms than I expected.
But it’s a welcome change from the hiking-obsessed eco-warrior types who take over traditional apps like Tinder and Bumble.
I mean, I care less about the climate and more about my climax.
Let’s get to the point
On Feeld, it’s refreshing to get straight to the point and know who’s for what, without guesswork and endless conversations.
It is clear that the platform is aimed at an audience that is looking for something a little more open and exciting.
And it seems to be working. Although its profits rose, Bumble’s stock fell to a record low. Last year, Tinder reported an 18.5 percent year-over-year drop in US users.
Feeld works similarly to other dating apps – if you like someone, you “like” their profile. If the person “likes” you back, you’ll get a notification that says, “The feelings are mutual, be brave and play nice.”
You can also ping users you didn’t like with direct messages.
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Masked Georgie sets up her profile on a dating app Credits: Submitted
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Georgie says: ‘Feeld is refreshing to get straight to the point’ Credit: Olivia West
A few minutes after logging in, my first ping arrives — from “Lickyboy,” a 56-year-old man, 30 miles away.
He boldly declares that “a clean-shaven shirt is essential.” Well, full hair is a must for me, so I politely declined.
Interestingly, while I’ve received tons of unwanted d* pics on Tinder, Feeld seems like more of a respectful space.
The kink community is based on consent, and despite receiving over 1,000 likes and dozens of pings within 24 hours, I still haven’t received an unwanted d*** pick. That’s progress, right?
Then I agree with Jim, whose bio says, “Switchie, witchie, Lionel Richie”. (A switch is someone who likes to be both dominant and submissive between the sheets.)
“Your phone must explode,” it says. “I’ve only been using the app for two weeks, but I love how honest everyone here is.”
He casually mentions that he already had “two experiences” – one with a married woman and the other with a lesbian couple.
Although I’ve received tons of unwanted d* pics on Tinder, Feeld feels more like a respectful space
One thing is for sure, there is no cheating with this app. People dive, er, straight in.
“The lucky ones!” I tell him, admiring his gym-honed body. Our conversation is interrupted by another ping, this time from a guy called Big Daddy.
It reads: “Big hands, big personality, big . . . not sure about the third one, but you can probably help.”
Although Tinder has become known as a place for one-night stands (ONS), many of the men I’ve spoken to on Feeld are looking for friends with benefits (FWBs).
“I gotta vibe with somebody,” Big Daddy tells me.
“ONS is rarely good sex, you have to have a relationship. Regular sex with the same person, even if it’s occasional, can be amazing.”
Feeld lets you choose between FWB or casual dating options, which takes a lot of the guesswork (and pain) out of dating.
Of course, I still run into the cheesy chat lines you find on other dating apps.
One says, “Is that a mirror in your pocket? Because I can see myself in your pants.” classic.
Sexy voice notes
But it’s a message from Christian (yes, really), a handsome 38-year-old banker with piercing blue eyes, that really gets my attention.
With its chiseled jawline and six-pack, it could be on the cover of a fitness magazine.
His profile is a combination of desires and hobbies. Being dominant, tic. High sex drive, double tick. Drinking champagne in hot tubs. Tick, tick, tick.
He mentions his love for the financial markets, but we’ll ignore that.
As I scroll through his pictures, I imagine him tying me up in his red room. And he also has a good conversation and a cheeky sense of humor.
Before I knew it, we switched from Feelda to WhatsApp, and now she’s sending me sexy voice notes in a deep, intellectual voice.
I’ll play Feeld for now
Gosh, I really hope it’s not a catfish with a fake profile.
Could he be my Christian Grey? Well, a girl can dream.
But I’m not going to put all my eggs in one basket because the first rule of the app is to go on multiple dates. So I keep scrolling, I like guys who pique my interest.
What I really enjoy is the refreshing honesty in the profiles. And knowing if I’m sexually compatible with someone right from the start is a game changer.
There is nothing worse than meeting a hot guy and later finding out that they are a total failure between the sheets.
So for now I’ll play Feeld.
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Georgie enjoys refreshing honesty in profiles Credits: Delivered
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