In the past couple years, Sniffies emerged as a serious competitor to Grindr β and not just among cisgender gay men, the primary demographic of the map-based hookup app, but also the horny community at large. Though the brand was founded in , Google Trends data shows rising interest from the Sniffies-curious in as many U.
But for those who lament the fact that hookup apps led to the decline of IRL cruising culture, or perhaps those who are sick of the other apps and want to try something more fast-paced, Sniffies is for you. Read on for everything you need to know about what Sniffies is, how to use it, and recommendations on creating the best experience for yourself based on your comfort level and needs. Sniffies is a website with a map-based interface that you can use to find hot people, mostly men, in your area.
And yes, in a interview with Slate , Sniffies Chief Marketing Officer Eli Martin confirmed that the once-mega popular augmented reality mobile game might have come up as a potential source of inspiration. The map interface also means that Sniffies can show you the location of known cruising hotspots β parks, adult stores, or bars β in your area, and whether or not there are people there at any given time. An ever-present question.
In the Slate interview, Martin explained that an earlier idea for the site would cater to those looking to trade underwear. Though Sniffies evolved beyond that, the name was memorable, and thus it stuck.
You simply head to sniffies. While you should create an account to experience its full offerings, you can also browse anonymously. Sniffies is browser-based and not available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, since both have rules against nudity and sexually explicit content, according to a SFW page on the website. This is specifically because Sniffies allows explicit photos for a profile picture, making it decidedly not app-store friendly.
