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Bumble’s Inclusive Gender Identity Options

Here Are Bumble’s Inclusive Gender Identity Options

At Bumble, we’re dedicated to creating an app that’s as inclusive as possible for our community. We’re constantly seeking new ways to make sure your experience is both positive and empowering.

We partnered with the experts at GLAAD, a media advocacy organization advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) acceptance, to better provide a space that allows everyone across the gender spectrum to feel safe and seen. With GLAAD's guidance, people can now share more about their gender identities and sexual orientations, enabling them to excel express themselves in ways that best reflect who they are. Whether you’re brand new to Bumble and just setting up an account, or you’ve used our app before but hope to expand about who you are, how you show up is up to you. 

Now, when asked about gender either when registering for a new profile or updating your profile, you can select man, woman, or nonbinary. Once a gender is selected, you’ll see a prompt saying “Add

Bumble’s inclusive gender options

At Bumble, we are fully committed and emotional about creating an inclusive and safe space for our community so that everyone feels positive and empowered. Gender is unique to each of us and we believe every new connection starts with being able to show up as your authentic self.

Inclusivity as a priority

We’ve partnered with the experts at GLAAD, a media advocacy organization advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) acceptance, to enhanced provide a space that allows everyone across the gender spectrum to feel safe and seen. With GLAAD's guidance, people can now share more about their gender identities and sexual orientations, enabling them to better state themselves in ways that top reflect who they are.

Choose how you identify

We’ve extended the list of gender options for our community. Whether you’re brand fresh to Bumble and just setting up an account, or you’ve used our app before but wish to expand about who you are, how you reveal up is up to you.

New members can choose their gender identity upon registratio

By Zachary Zane

When I finally embraced my bisexuality five long years after kissing my first male, I was elated, convinced that the world would now be my oyster. I thought being bisexual would double my chances of a date on any given Friday night. I couldn’t have been more wrong. 

Women didn’t want to date me, fearing that I was using the bi label as a stepping stone to being “full-blown” gay. Whether or not they’d openly admit it, many feared I’d inevitably leave them for a man. The gay men I dated didn’t hold this fallacious belief. Rather, they were unbelievably condescending. They’d say things appreciate, “Oh, honey! I was bi too. You’ll get there.” When I reaffirmed my bisexuality, letting them know that this isn’t a pitstop, but a closing destination, they’d respond, “I recognize you think that. I did too.” 

So I stopped telling people I was bisexual, at least on the first date. It wasn’t that I was ashamed of being attracted to all genders or attempting to mask my bisexuality. I hoped that if they got to comprehend and trust me, they would believe I was bisexual. I also figured i

Bumble Inc. was founded with security and respect firmly at the centre of our mission. We aim to foster an app that’s inclusive for everyone—including our LGBTQ+ communities in India. It’s crucial that you feel seen, heard, and understood. 

Bumble has teamed up with experts in the LGBTQ+ space in India to create a Healthy Queer Dating Guide to support kind, equitable relationships for everyone. This project was created in partnership with Social Media Matters, supported by Rangeen Khidki, Sappho for Equality, and Official Humans of Queer. 

The Guide also includes personal insights from LGBTQ+ folks across the gender and sexuality spectrum in India, who’ve been through the highs and lows of the dating experience and can now share their advice.

Navigating The Preliminary Stages 

  • How do I start a conversation  when I feel nervous talking to new people online? 

Starting a conversation with a adj match is one of the most exciting parts of the early stages of dating, but can also be nerve-wracking. It’s natural to want to verb up courage and confidence to open