It’s Grindr Profile Summer Cleaning Season: A Guide

Your profile isn’t bad. It’s just… tired. It’s been through a lot. You still have that photo from 2022 where you’re blurry, backlit, and somehow wearing two jackets. Meanwhile, it’s 92° and someone’s getting railed six blocks from you because their stats are accurate and they bothered to show their face.

Now it’s summer. People are outside again. Wearing less. Messaging more. And your profile still says “new here.” You deserve better. And so do the people trying to tap you.

Start with the photos. They’re not working.

If your main pic is still a torso, we’ve got some work to do.

One summer photo. Or something even remotely summer-adjacent. That’s it. Face optional, but if you’re not gonna show it, make it work: good lighting, high quality, recent.

You don’t need to be shirtless. You don’t need to be in a harness. You just need to be clear. In focus. Maybe not twelve filters deep. A little tweaking is fine (we don’t judge), but keep it minimal. Just you.

And yes, Grindr lets you reorder your photos. Tap, hold, drag, release.

Update your tags.

You’re not still “exploring.” You explored. And good for you! You found things. Maybe you screamed. Maybe you cried. But you’re not the same. You are constantly evolving!

Go to Edit Profile → My Tags and give them a read. Cut the dead ones. Add a few that reflect who you are right now.

Need ideas?

• “Sober”? Add it.
• “Submissive”? Well yes, sir!
• “Into Voyeurism”? Welcome to Hollywood, baby.

If your tag still says “feet” and you’re rocking athletes foot from the summer heat, maybe let’s take it down in the meantime (and go get a cream, modern medicine is amazing).

Rewrite your bio. It needs work.

Bios don’t need to be clever. They need to sound like a person. Like you.

Try:

• “Visiting for a week. Horny.”
• “I’m into being ignored until someone spits in my mouth.”
• “Bad communicator. Good in bed.”

You don’t need a thesis. You just need a tone. And Grindr has a 255 character limit. That’s plenty of space. Go ahead, king. Use it.

Fix your stats. We’re ~always changing~ and that’s okay.

Height, weight, pronouns, role, relationship style—every single one of those is editable. You don’t have to explain anything, but you do have to stop pretending you’re 5’11” in Air Maxes.

And while we’re here: fill in your testing date. If your last test was during your so-called Brat summer last year, it’s time to get swabbed. And while you’re at it, considering activating Testing Reminders, checking out the Health Practices, Vaccinations, and Sexual Health FAQ tabs in the Health section of your profile.

Albums: Add them. Lock them. Share them with intention.

Private albums are there for a reason. Don’t make someone ask for photos you never planned to send. Don’t offer to “trade” if you don’t have anything worth trading. Sharing is caring, babes.

If you’re only comfortable sending nudes to people you vibe with first? Totally cool. But make sure to say that. Playing coy and disappearing gets old.

Stop writing your profile for the version of yourself you wish you were. Just be you, babe.

There is no shame in being whoever you want on Grindr. You are not “just looking for friends” if you’re jerking off before every tap. That’s hot! Be honest! No need to hide. Write your profile for the you that exists at 11:45pm on a Sunday, horny, tired, and not that interested in talking. That version is easier to connect with.

Oh, and check your punctuation. Check your emoji usage. Read it out loud to yourself.

Change one thing. Just one.

If nothing else, change one thing on your profile. One sentence. One photo. One tag. One stat.

Even if you’re not ready to be fully perceived, at least be somewhat current. You’re not in hibernation. You’re in heat. Act accordingly.

Final Word: Look alive. Summer’s watching.

You don’t need to be hotter. You’re already hot! You just need to look like you know what year it is. Grindr isn’t about looking a certain way—it’s about showing up. Showing yourself. Showing some kind of effort. The rest will come.

So clean your profile. Don’t wait until August. People want to meet you*.* And someone out there is refreshing their grid hoping you pop up.

Don’t make them settle for an outdated version of yourself.