When people think of Tinder, they think of the straightforward "If they're hot swipe right" approach. They rarely think of the alternatives, such as the possibility of finding gay and I don't just mean happy love on Tinder. Earth to obviously-heterosexual-app makers: us gays want some sexy time too, you know. Here are just a few of the struggles lesbians in particular face when swiping left or right

This headline dutifully poked open a gap in my curiosity when variations of it appeared a few days ago. The map, created by data from Pornhub, reveals that in the majority of states, people are searching for lesbian porn the most. Oh sure, in a few quirky states, cartoons are the most popular. Perhaps the cold weather in Wyoming, Maine, and Minnesota makes people pine for their stepsisters.

I've tried dating apps everywhere from Karachi to New York City. But I gave up my sapphic romantic pursuits on hookup apps a while ago. Whether it was configuring mainstream apps like Tinder to look for women who like women or using straight-up lesbian dating apps like Her formerly Dattch , online dating was simply not worth my time. I'm not the only gay woman who feels this way.

And especially if the sex happens to be the fairer one! Most of you would think it would be easier, right? You deal with the same issues— shopping, PMS, body-weight issues, gossip and then the sulks, mood swings, tantrums and the occasional joy. Take it from me—not really!