Grindr for Beginners
Event Description
Love it or hate it, it feels like everyone is on Grindr!
But for those of us who are new to hook-up apps, to exploring their sexuality, or are more tech-weary than tech-savvy – it’s easy to feel lost and overwhelmed when starting out on Grindr.
But we’ve got your back! With ‘Grindr for Beginners‘ on Wednesday 28th January 2026 6.30PM we’ll cover everything you’ll need to feel more comfortable, confident and safe on the app including;
- Thinking about why you want to use Grindr and how to set realistic, healthy expectations for its use.
- What’s good and what’s hard (pun-intended) about Grindr
- Staying ‘fresh’ (i.e how to be seen by more profiles)
- Explanation of abbreviations (DL, FWB, LTR, T4T etc.) & Tribes (Sober, Poz, Geek etc.)
- How to stay anonymous, even if you want to share explicit pics or videos
- Using in-app features like ‘expiring photos’ or ‘albums’ and STI testing reminders
- What to discuss with a partner before hooking-up
- How to stay safer at a hook-up
- Warning signs of sextortion/blackmail and what to do if you’re a victim of it
- How to look after yourself (PEP, PrEP, STI testing etc.)
Whilst we’ll be focusing on Grindr specifically much of the other information about keeping safe on and offline will be applicable to other hook-up or dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, Feeld etc. so even if Grindr isn’t your thing, this workshop still might be for you!
‘Grindr for Beginners’ is suitable for those aged 18 or over.
Please note, whilst registering will require you to give an address & phone number – you may instead include The Rainbow Project’s address (23-31 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2DX) and phone number (028 90 319 030) We will only contact you via e-mail.