Hinge's love expert Moe Ari Brown on queer dating trends, label fatigue & identity pressure

In this episode, we’re joined by Moe Ari Brown (they / him) —Hinge’s Love & Connection Expert and a licensed therapist—to dive deep into the complexities of queer dating in 2025.

We talk about everything from label fatigue to performance pressure on dating apps, and what Hinge has learned about how LGBTQ+ people swipe, flirt, and connect differently than straight users.

Moe shares insights on:

• How queer users are moving away from traditional identity labels
• What it means to perform queerness on apps, often without realising it
• Why the pressure to be “dateable” can lead to self-erasure
• What underrated green flags to look for in queer dating
• How non-binary and gender-expansive users navigate a still-binary app culture

We also ask Moe for practical advice on building a more authentic dating profile, understanding identity ambiguity, and flirting past stereotypes like “soft masc” and “femme top.”

Read Hinge’s 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E report (love beyonds labels): https://hinge.co/newsroom/2025-LGBTQ-Report

Find Moe Ari Brown on: 

• Instagram: @loveoutproud
• Tiktok: @loveoutproud

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