Lesbian Visibility Survey

“I feel that I can be more connected with females, I feel freer,  and it feels right. I know I am being my best self” - one of our users said.

We were interested in learning more about the dynamics of lesbian couples because, in the patriarchal world, certain behavioral patterns are subconsciously followed even though we do not necessarily agree with them. What we found was that one-third of those who previously dated men did not notice a shift in relationship dynamics when they started dating women.

“Though there are some differences when it comes to women moving from dating men to dating women, it’s important to remember that there can be many similarities. The foundation of relationships is human connection and the amount of effort. And what is done within the relationship as a supportive partner is more based on the individual person rather than a gender-based connection.” - explains Taimi’s Relationship and Break-Up Expert Angelika Koch.

The survey also suggests that, even though almost the same amount of the respondents are looking for equality in relationships as are for softer or more dominant partners, the vast majority of women-loving women (84%) are ok with making the first move and arranging a date. Who pays on a first date is also not as important for them. 45% would be ok with either paying for their date or letting them pay, and 31% would prefer to split the bill.

The other interesting point for us was to understand how our lesbian users feel about non-monogamous dating practices.  66% of the respondents do not feel like getting into non-monogamous relationships. Of those who have had the experience of being in polyamorous relationships, only half of them had a positive experience.

“The reason why so many people are struggling in polyamorous relationships is that they have not learned healthy communication skills, the importance of boundaries, and how to work through their feelings in a healthy way. Or they never wanted that kind of relationship in the first place”- reflects Angelika Kock, who has experience coaching queer people in polyamorous relationships.

So even though ethical non-monogamous practices have been on the rise in recent years, most lesbians are more focused on finding a partner for an exclusive relationship.

“One relationship is a lot of work. Multiple relationships just mean that work is multiplied.”  - she adds.

So either way, the most important thing is to understand what kind of relationship you are looking for and what you need to do to be able to make that relationship work.

Our users described their perfect partner as caring, emotionally available, gentle, and someone who makes them feel good about themselves, making them comfortable in their own skin. So our job as a dating app is to facilitate their searches and make their dream girlfriends real.

“The struggles of being a woman are known without really having to say much. There is so much that every woman has experienced or is going to. It’s nice to know that your partner understands what you tell them.”- describes one of our users about what they love about being a lesbian.

FULL SURVEY DATA & CAMPAIGN KIT: Available here.

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