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Taking safety precautions does not make hookups less fun and exciting. On the contrary, hookup safety allows you to fully enjoy the experience. When you\u2019ve done your \u201cdue diligence,\u201d so to speak, and you can be confident that you\u2019ll be perfectly safe with someone you just met, you\u2019ll be able to focus all your energy and attention on the sexy and wild fun to be had. Practicing reasonable care and caution when hooking up is the smart way to go about it, especially if you want to keep having your casual fun.<\/p>\n

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Hookup Safety for Craigslist-Like Platforms<\/h2>\n

Hookup safety for Craigstlist-like platforms now generally refers to the precautions you can take when replying to hookup ads similar to Craigslist personals. After the personals section of Craigslist was shut down, countless other platforms that adopted the same format popped up everywhere online to meet the huge demand for a convenient means to find casual encounters. Here are online hookup safety tips to keep in mind when using these types of dating sites.<\/p>\n

Safe Hookup Tip #1: Be Clear About Your Expectations and Boundaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re posting an ad on a hookup platform, replying to a listing, or engaging in a chat with a potential match, make sure that you\u2019re 100% clear about what you’re looking for. On personals-style platforms that mirrored the old Craigslist personals, listings typically only show the gender of the listing owner, their gender preference, maybe a short description of the physical characteristics they like, and a description of the specific acts they want to engage in<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before actually hooking up, you have to be certain that you and the other person are on the same page about what will happen. This includes agreeing on the use of condoms, what safe words to use (if necessary), where you\u2019ll meet up first, what kinks or sex positions are allowed, what your boundaries are, and\/or if you\u2019re just interested in oral sex or if you both consent to penetrative sex, just to name a few. Getting down and dirty when talking about the actual hookup can be part of your foreplay and will make the \u201cmain course\u201d of the entire experience even more pleasurable and satisfying for everyone involved.<\/p>\n

Safe Hookup Tip #2: Verify, Verify, Verify<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Personals-style hookup ads may or may not include photos. When you start chatting with a potential mate, ask for a few pictures \u2014 whether or not physical attraction is important to you. Verifying that the person is who they say they are is a hookup safety measure that\u2019s an absolute must. If they don\u2019t want to be found anywhere else online via a reverse image search using their photo\/s, they should still be able to send you several pictures of them with other people. They should understand why this is a necessary step. Of course, you should be willing to do the same.<\/p>\n

Safe Hookup Tip #3: Take Screenshots of Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This hookup safety tip is especially important when meeting someone in person for the first time. Take screenshots of their dating profile\/listing and your chats. Most dating apps these days require at least one photo. Again, it\u2019s extremely important that you know who you\u2019re meeting and there\u2019s no valid excuse for them not to be able to send you recent pictures of themselves. If they refuse, you should be suspicious and you should seriously reconsider meeting them in person.<\/p>\n

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Safe Hookup Tip #4: Keep a Family or Friend Informed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Make sure to let a family or friend know when and where your meet-up is and who you\u2019re meeting up with. Send them the screenshots you took. Keep them informed about your whereabouts. You can even make a plan to be \u201crescued\u201d in case your meeting doesn\u2019t go as expected, e.g., you don\u2019t feel comfortable or safe or you just want to end the date asap.<\/p>\n

Safe Hookup Tip #5: Meet Up at a Busy, Public Place<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A coffee shop is always a great option, or any place with plenty of people, a place you\u2019re familiar with, and where you\u2019ll feel safe and comfortable. You may even agree on a public place where there are security cameras. If you can meet up before dark, that would be even better. Additionally, make sure to have an exit strategy. Remember to have your phone\u2019s battery fully charged and to have a ride-sharing app downloaded, in case the date doesn\u2019t go well. It\u2019s important that you won\u2019t be dependent on the other person for a ride.<\/p>\n

Tinder Hookup Safety When Hooking via Tinder or Other Dating Sites<\/h2>\n

These Tinder hookup safety tips may also apply to other dating sites, including dedicated hookup sites. From swiping to messaging and, eventually, to meeting up IRL for a casual date or a hookup, the seemingly successful progress of your Tinder match and the buildup of excitement surrounding it should not make you forget about your safety. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of Tinder\u2019s dating safety tips<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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