Daters often undermine their own chances of success. Online dating is challenging enough without unnecessarily complicating things, such as protecting digital privacy instead of just connecting with someone. Individuals often sabotage their success—sometimes even before making a match. Loyal AdultFriendFinder users who wish to use the site safely and effectively should avoid including three specific elements on their profiles.
**Public-facing NSFW content**
AdultFriendFinder is lenient regarding NSFW content, and many members exploit this freedom, but it’s advisable not to, particularly if planning to share images or videos of your face. There are more private methods to share explicit content, so save your profile photos for non-nude content. Once explicit content is online, control over where it ends up or its purpose is lost.
**Unnecessary personal information**
Oversharing is a significant security concern often overlooked. Potential hookups don’t need details about your occupation or employer right from your profile, nor specifics about your marital situation. Carefully consider what to share and how it may lead back to you, not because every person contacted is a bad actor, but because there are bad actors on the internet. Online safety 101: share minimal information, and if opening up to a specific person, ensure they are vetted and authenticate who they claim to be.
**Sexual boasting**
Many profiles, especially on sites like AdultFriendFinder, are riddled with (mostly male) individuals bragging about their sexual prowess, often crudely. The urge to boast is understandable, especially when trying to connect on a sexual level, but bragging is off-putting and never appealing in this context. Keep sexual boasting for one-on-one conversations, once there’s rapport and an understanding of the other person’s interests.