Bumble for gay men

At Bumble, we are fully dedicated and passionate about creating an inclusive and sound space for our society so that everyone feels positive and empowered. Gender is unique to each of us and we believe every new connection starts with being fit to show up as your authentic self.

Inclusivity as a priority

We’ve partnered with the experts at GLAAD, a media advocacy entity advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual person, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) acceptance, to better provide a space that allows everyone across the gender spectrum to feel guarded and seen. With GLAAD's guidance, people can now share more about their gender identities and sexual orientations, enabling them to better express themselves in ways that best convey who they are.

Choose how you identify

We’ve extended the list of gender options for our community. Whether you’re brand new to Bumble and just setting up an account, or you’ve used our app before but wish to expand about who you are, how you illustrate up is up to you.

New members can pick their gender identity upon registration by following these steps:

1. When asked about gender either when registering for a new profile or u

   Bumble’s Inclusive Gender Self Options

   Here Are Bumble’s Inclusive Gender Self Options
   

   At Bumble, we’re dedicated to creating an app that’s as inclusive as possible for our community. We’re constantly seeking new ways to make sure your experience is both positive and empowering.
   

   We partnered with the experts at GLAAD, a media advocacy organization improving lesbian, gay, double attraction, transgender, and gay (LGBTQ) acceptance, to better provide a space that allows everyone across the gender spectrum to feel safe and seen. With GLAAD's guidance, people can now share more about their gender identities and sexual orientations, enabling them to better state themselves in ways that best convey who they are. Whether you’re logo new to Bumble and just setting up an account, or you’ve used our app before but wish to expand about who you are, how you show up is up to you. 

   Now, when asked about gender either when registering for a new profile or updating your profile, you can select man, chick, or nonbinary. Once a gender is selected, you’ll notice a prompt saying “Add more about your gender.” 

   If you select Woman, then you’ll be fit to choose from:

   -Intersex

   How to Make More LGBTQIA+ Friends

   Are you looking to expand your circle of LGBTQ+ friends? Maybe you've just come out and want to connect with others who share your experiences and struggles. Or maybe you're an ally who wants to display support and solidarity to the LGBTQ+ community. Whatever your reason may be, making any gentle of new friends can be challenging, especially if you’re introverted . But expanding your social circle and ensuring it’s as diverse as possible can only be a good thing. 

   1. Be yourself 

   The most important thing when it comes to making new Gay friends is to be genuine and eager to learn from other people’s experiences and planet views. The queer community is extremely welcoming, so don't be afraid to show your correct colors and share your one-of-a-kind personality. If you’ve spent a long time suppressing this side of yourself, being reserved or lacking in confidence, it may take you a while to trust new people and unwrap up, so just be decent about this struggle. You’ll no doubt meet people who empathize.

   2. Remember, not everyone in the LGBTQ+ community is the same

   Be open-minded and willing to eavesdrop to all the different perspectives that exist within

   By Zachary Zane

   When I finally embraced my bisexuality five distant years after kissing my first dude, I was elated, convinced that the world would now be my oyster. I thought creature bisexual would double my chances of a date on any given Friday night. I couldn’t have been more wrong. 

   Women didn’t long for to date me, fearing that I was using the bi label as a stepping stone to being “full-blown” gay. Whether or not they’d openly admit it, many feared I’d inevitably leave them for a man. The gay men I dated didn’t grasp this fallacious faith. Rather, they were unbelievably condescending. They’d say things fond, “Oh, honey! I was bi too. You’ll get there.” When I reaffirmed my bisexuality, letting them know that this isn’t a pitstop, but a final destination, they’d respond, “I realize you think that. I did too.” 

   So I stopped telling people I was bisexual, at least on the first date. It wasn’t that I was ashamed of entity attracted to all genders or attempting to hide my bisexuality. I hoped that if they got to perceive and trust me, they would accept I was bisexual person. I also figured it would be easier to then assuage any fears they might own that I’d quit them for a person of anot