3 AdultFriendFinder features exclusive to paid users

Longtime users will already know the benefits of the AdultFriendFinder “Premium Gold Plan,” but for those who have just signed up, there's a lot to learn. The hookup site regularly prompts users to sign up. That doesn't mean you should immediately enter your credit card details. There are definitely benefits to a paid membership, but it's best to know and understand what the Premium Gold Plan actually has to offer.

Not that you have to, of course. Not everyone wants to fork out for an extra feature. Tight budgets are what they are. We get it. You can still have lots of fun playing around with AdultFriendFinder's free version. Just know that there are limits to that freebie fun. And there's a ton of spicy content and quality-of-life stuff when you upgrade.

You can test the waters with a one-month membership that will only set you back $35.95. Or you can commit to three months at $26.95 per month. If the trial run goes well, it might be worth committing to a more long-term membership. You can get a one-year membership for just $19.95 per month. It's worth noting, however, that you will need to manually cancel your Gold account after each membership period ends, otherwise the subscription will automatically renew by default. Don't make the age-old mistake of only remembering to cancel once you've seen the money leave your account.

If you're intrigued but want to know more before making a commitment, we've rounded up three perks exclusive to paid users that will help justify the monthly cost:

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Discover vastly expanded chatting options

If you’re relying on a free membership, actual chatting options are limited. You can search for individual members based on some limited criteria (Man/Woman/Trans or Couple/Group, for example), and you apply some very limited filters (Online or Near Me), but if you try to click through the profile photo and learn more about the person who has caught your eye, you’re instantly prompted to upgrade your account.

Free members are limited to interacting with others in forums and group chat spaces, which is fun but simultaneously restrictive, since there’s no guarantee the people you chat with actually live anywhere nearby. And while free members can receive regular direct messages from premium users, they will need to upgrade to respond and start a back-and-forth DM convo. 

Gold members, on the other hand, get more. They can send and respond to private messages, enter webcam shows, and speak to the host for free. They can also create a Friends list that will make regular contact much easier. This unlocks access to AFF’s instant messenger, too, for real-time convos. 

Unlock AdultFriendFinder’s even naughtier side

One quick visit to the homepage and you'll see that nudity filters are turned off by default. But hey, that's what AdultFriendFinder is all about. It proudly platforms and encourages sexual content. But free members only get a basic look. With a premium membership, for example, you have access to better quality photos, videos, and streams, so those tiny thumbnails and grainy, low-res webcam feeds — you know, the ones that look like they’re being downloaded straight from the ‘90s — will suddenly come to life in stunning (not to mention steeamy) HD. 

But more than that, Gold members can also view and comment on nude photos and videos on profiles that the uploader has restricted to paying members. And while standard members are allowed to watch member webcams, they can only watch one at a time. Gold members, meanwhile, can open multiple streams at once. 

Finally, Gold members can access AdultFriendFinder’s Sex Academy, a massive resource for anyone who wants to learn more about sex and sexual health, and discover new techniques to improve their skills between the sheets. Topics range from the basics — 101 skills like how to correctly put on a condom — to more advanced stuff such as oral sex techniques. Everything's covered in a way that's easy to follow and — in the case of practical sex skills — easy to replicate in real life.

Refine your search for the perfect match

We know that free members can’t really interact with their searches, but we still have to admit it's frustrating to discover how limited the basic search function is, especially when you consider how much information users voluntarily provide about themselves.

Of course, it's no surprise that paid members get a far better experience. Signing up for a membership unlocks a more refined search that includes not just basics like gender, sexual orientation, and an age and distance range (Straight, Bisexual, Bicurious, Gay, and Prefer Not To Say are all options), but also marital status, ethnicity, and body type (Average, Slim/Petite, Athletic, Ample, A Little Extra Padding, and BBW/BBM are the options here).

Paid members can get super specific in AFF's self-explanatory My Kinks section. Fill this out to let other users know exactly what you're into — there's no shame or judgment on AFF. This will help to attract like-minded people and give you the ability to search through other users who share the same kinks. The list is pretty exhaustive and extremely kink-friendly.

Paid members can also build up a friends list, helping to track their favorite people and chat partners. That makes it easy to slip back into a steamy conversation or keep up with a particular streamer’s schedule. 

If you’re after a naughtier online dating experience, something that prioritizes kinky fun and taboo-busting chats that other sites keep hidden behind innuendo and self-censorship, AdultFriendFinder’s paid membership experience is very much worth exploring.