A
ABDL
Adult Baby/Diaper Lover. Refers to regression-based roleplay involving caregiving dynamics between consenting adults.
B
Bareback (BB)
Refers to penetrative sex without a condom.
Bear
Typically describes someone with a larger body type and more body hair.
Bottom
A person who prefers the receptive role during penetrative sex.
Bondage
Consensual use of restraints to limit movement during intimacy.
Bubble Butt
Term describing a rounded or prominent buttock shape.
C
Chem
Short for chemsex, referring to substance use in sexual contexts.
Chastity
Restricting access to genital stimulation to delay or prevent orgasm.
CMNM
Clothed Male / Naked Male — a roleplay dynamic involving one clothed partner and one unclothed partner.
Cub
Often refers to a younger Bear or someone with similar physical traits.
Cuck
Interest in watching a partner interact sexually with another person.
D
DL (Down Low)
Refers to someone who keeps their sexual preferences private.
Discreet
Indicates preference for confidentiality and privacy.
Dom
Dominant partner in a power exchange dynamic.
DTF
“Down To Fuck” — indicates openness to sexual interaction.
F
FWB
Friends With Benefits — ongoing intimacy without romantic commitment.
Feet
Attraction to feet or foot-based interaction.
G
Gear
Interest in fetish clothing or accessories.
GHB
A depressant sometimes referenced in chemsex contexts.
Gooner
Someone who engages in prolonged arousal or edging.
Group
Interest in multi-partner interaction.
H
Host
Able to provide a private space to meet.
J
Jock
Typically refers to an athletic body type or sportswear aesthetic.
K
K / Kat
Refers to ketamine.
L
LTR
Long-Term Relationship.
N
NSA
No Strings Attached — casual interaction without commitment.
NPNC
No Pic, No Chat.
O
Otter
Lean body type with body hair.
P
PEP
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis medication taken after potential HIV exposure.
PNP (Party & Play)
Combining substance use with sexual interaction.
Poz
Refers to someone who is HIV-positive.
PrEP
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis medication used to reduce HIV risk.
R
Raw Only
Preference for condomless sex.
RN
Right Now — indicates immediate availability.
S
Safe / Safer Sex
Refers to protective strategies such as condom use or PrEP.
Side
Someone who prefers non-penetrative sexual interaction.
Sub
Submissive partner in a power exchange dynamic.
T
T / TINA
Codeword referring to methamphetamine.
Top
Typically the penetrative partner.
Travel
Willing to meet at another person’s location.
Twink
Young, slim, minimally hairy body type.
U
U=U
Undetectable = Untransmittable.
Indicates that someone living with HIV who maintains an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit HIV.
V
Vers
Short for versatile — comfortable taking either top or bottom role.
W
WS (Watersports)
Refers to urine-based interaction.
Final Thoughts
Understanding commonly used LGBTQ+ dating terms may help users communicate preferences, expectations, and availability more effectively when using online platforms.