BBW dating: meet people who love your curves
By Lottie Williams, Head of Content
Updated
BBW stands for big beautiful women, and the second word matters as much as the first. If you are one, plenty of people here are hoping to meet you. If you fancy one, this is how to get it right.
For big beautiful women
Say what you are up for and what you are not, add a recent photo you like, and describe yourself in the words you prefer. BBW, curvy, plus-size, thick: whatever you would call yourself on a good day.
You set the pace. Pick "Chat first" if you like to get to know someone, or "Happy to meet quickly" if you do not. Either way, the people who reply will already know who they are talking to.
Free for women who verify
Women who verify their ID get full membership free, for as long as they stay active: unlimited messaging, seeing who liked you and five Devil Likes a day. The red tick on your profile tells people you are real before you have said a word. Here is how it works.
For admirers
If curves are your thing, say so plainly and kindly, in your own words or with "Curvy / BBW appreciation". Then open with something from her profile, not her body. "You said Sunday roasts are non-negotiable, where is the best one near you?" will get further than any compliment about her figure.
Be someone she would be glad to be seen with. Wanting her only behind closed doors is not a preference; it is a red flag, and she will spot it.
Words that land, and words that do not
A few quick pointers for everyone.
- Let her choose the word for her body, and use that one.
- Compliment what she chose to show you, not what you imagine.
- Skip the jokes about food, diets or "more to love". She has heard them all.
- Ask what she is up for. Her tags already told you, so read them.
How it works on No Strings Dating
There is no body type box to tick, and we think that is no bad thing. Describe yourself in your own words in your line about you, and let a recent, honest photo do the rest. Big, curvy, cuddly, thick, plus-size: use the word you like, not the one someone else picked for you.
Your intention tags say what you are up for and what you are not, and they sit at the top of your profile. If curves are what you are drawn to, the optional Kink and fantasy section includes "Curvy / BBW appreciation". It only shows on your full profile, never on the cards people browse.
Every member passes a selfie age check before anyone can see them, and every photo is checked by a person before it goes live.
Meeting safely, and on your terms
Chat on the site first, meet somewhere public, and use Safety check-in to tell a friend where you will be. Close any chat that does not feel right: one tap, no explanations needed.
- Someone who only wants to meet in secret, never in a café or a bar, is telling you something.
- Someone who comments on your body before they have asked your name has not read your profile.
- Anyone who asks for money, gifts or photos before you have met is someone to report.
A preference, not a punchline
Fancying bigger bodies is a preference, like fancying tall people or redheads. It is not a joke, a dare or a dirty secret, and nobody here is anyone's punchline. Mockery, "bet" messages and comments about someone's weight break our rules on harassment, and a person reads every report.
No Strings Dating is for adults meeting because they both want to. Advertising sexual services, or asking anyone to pay for time or attention, breaks our rules too.
Quick answers
What does BBW mean?
Big beautiful woman. It is a term many curvy women use with pride, though some prefer curvy or plus-size. Use the word she uses.
Is BBW dating free?
Women who verify their ID get full membership free, for as long as they stay active. Joining and browsing are free for everyone.
How do I find BBW near me?
Browse by distance and read profiles. Curvy women often say so in their own words, and so do admirers.
Is liking BBW a fetish?
For most people it is simply a preference, like any other type. What matters is treating the person as a person, not a body type.
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