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Consent means permission. According to the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), everyone has the right to decide what happens to their body. Sexual activity should only happen when all people involved freely agree. Consent needs to be clear, mutual, and ongoing—and it can be changed or withdrawn at any time. All parties must be of legal age to consent in their jurisdiction. Age of consent laws vary by location.
We want everyone on Grindr to have fun without doing harm or being harmed. The key to this is consent: a discussion between you and others about what you want to do together and what your boundaries are.
- Ensuring consent means getting explicit and enthusiastic confirmation that your partner/s feel safe, affirmed, and are enjoying themselves.
- Providing consent means letting your partner/s know that you are enjoying yourself and feel comfortable with everything that is happening.
- Consent is always reversible — you can change your mind about what you want to do at any time, including stopping everything. Just because you may have given consent for something on Grindr, over text, or in person, does not mean you are obligated to do that when you meet up.
- Engaging in sexual conduct with another person without that person's consent violates Grindr's Community Guidelines, is against the law, and may result in criminal prosecution or civil liability.
Learn more
- Understanding Consent | RAINN
- How to Respond if Someone Is Pressuring You | RAINN
- How Do You Know if Someone Wants to Have Sex with You? | Planned Parenthood Video
- What Is Sexual Consent? | Facts About Rape & Sexual Assault
- What do healthy sexual interactions look like?
- Power and Our Relationships
Resources
- International LGBTQ+ friendly resources and helplines.
- Make No Doubt , Say it Out Loud, LGBTIQ+ Learning Lounge and the LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Toolkit (Australian specific resources)
- Men As Well (Netherlands specific resources)
- Sexual health info for app users
Disclaimer
This content is provided by Grindr for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be understood as, medical, legal, or professional advice. Grindr is not a healthcare provider and does not provide medical recommendations. Treatment and healthcare decisions should be made in consultation with qualified healthcare providers based on individual circumstances. Medical guidelines and research findings referenced in this content are subject to change as new evidence emerges. For support services and resources, explore the Looking for LGBTQ+ Community Assistance? page. For information about HIV testing sites in your region or country, visit the HIV Testing Services page. Last updated: 2026.