Ask a (S)expert: "Where Can I Meet People — Outside Of Dating Apps?"

Welcome to your new safe space and Hypebae's first-ever sex and dating column, Ask a (S)expert. This new weekly series is led by Haitian-Chinese and LA-based sexpert Gigi Fong, our in-house sex and dating editor.

Gigi is a former sex worker, boudoir artist and podcaster now hosting safe spaces for the Hypebae community. She specializes in all things sex-positive from unconventional dating to pleasure for lovers of all identities. To have your questions answered, visit our dropbox below and anonymously send your intimate inquiries ♡

"Where can I meet people -- off of the dating apps?"

Hey bae! This is a question that’s fresh on every bae’s mind lately! Research has shown that 63% of dating app users are burned out and over the endless scrolling.  The dislike for dating apps has led people to seek love in unexpected places. For example, we’ve seen the girls cosplay clueless at their local Home Depot while others grew fed up and went boysober. But contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to ditch dating for smut if you don’t want to.

Keep reading for the best spots the girls are gravitating to in search of a new boo.

@madison.bahr Im looking for a new tool