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On my dating journey, I've realized that I get along really well with more mature personalities. Although I really liked dating the sugar daddies, I couldn't get a fair read on "dating up" without trying out some cougar sites! I wanted to start with the basics, so I did some research to see what some of the OG cougar dating sites were like, and up popped Cougars 69! Cougars 69 has been around for quite some time, and is an age gap site for younger men and women seeking mature, older women.
I did see some mixed Cougars69 reviews however, but I’m ready to give it a shot and see for myself. Who's ready to go to Cougar Town with me?!
A cougar dating site focused on younger singles dating mature women.
Cougars 69 is a dating site that was founded 8 years ago in 2015. It’s a place where people with large age gaps can come together - specifically cougars (older women) and cubs (younger guys/girls). It’s owned and operated by Cintilet Limited along with several other dating sites such as:
According to the TOS, it’s possible that your profile can be pulled into some of the other sites in the network, so that’s something to be aware of.
Cougars69.com is right for you if you’re:
Cougars 69 is easy to use! There are a few different ways to "delve into desire" as Cougars 69 puts it. After you register and set up your profile, you can scan through the pics in the gallery. You can also scroll through the activity feed to see what Cougars69.com members are up to, or play the match game! If you’re feeling more “social” you can explore the Spaces feature, where there are different communities and groups for various topics.
Next up, there’s an option in the sidebar for “Likes and Matches” to see who has liked your profile. This is a paid feature though, so it’s not available unless you upgrade.
If you want to connect with someone you find attractive, you can write a message or send a quick reply to start chatting. One thing to note, is as a Classic (free) member, you’re limited in the messages you can send AND they expire after 24 hours.
The site is fairly simplistic overall, so there aren’t too many other ways to connect with matches.
I touched on this above, but Cougars 69 is part of a larger company that runs other successful dating sites. Cougars 69 definitely has experience in the dating field, and has been around for 8 years, establishing a large user base. Cougars 69 also has 24/7 customer service, so if you feel like it's not legit for some reason, you can contact them at any time.
There’s also profile verification available, and you’ll see this marked on member profiles that went through the process!
My first impression of Cougars69 was an easy signup process that wasn't too long. It was more advanced than other dating sites that don't have a mobile app, but it could work on getting those apps made! Here's what else to know about the site:
I had a few questions before I signed up for Cougars 69, and I know you do too!! Let's get down, let's get down to business!
How to delete Cougars69 account: deleting the Cougars69 is harder to do than most accounts. To delete your account you have to submit a ticket to the HelpDesk.
How do I get admin verified? To become admin verified, you'll need to submit a pic of you and/or your partner (including face) holding a piece of paper with your email address and date hand written on it. Once you do that, write to the Help Desk to let them know to verify your account!
What are group chats on Cougars69?: Group chats lets multiple people talk to each other at the same time. Just what it sounds like!
Is Cougars 69 free to use?: Yes! Cougars69.com has a free account (called the Classic membership – which I love!) and a paid membership as well.
What are Spaces on Cougars 69?: Spaces are mini social networks for all different topics – like BDSM, couples & groups, fetish, LGBTQIA+. Once you click into it, there’s an activity feed just like you’re on Instagram.
📱No, there is no app for Cougars69.com
No BBs, it doesn't, but you can have it on your desktop or pull it up on your phone!
🐕Takes a medium amount of time - 5-10 minutes.
Signing up with Cougars 69 is a pretty easy process that doesn't take too long. There are A LOT of steps but they’re super quick. I signed up right from my laptop and was searching in no time!
1. The first step is the easiest - just click on "join now' underneath the green login button.
2. Clicking "join now" takes me to another signup page where I have a little more gender options than what I normally see on dating sites - yay!!! There are options for,
3. Cougars are ready to play!!! Now who do I want to play with?? I go through the options of who I’m looking for. I can choose from the same options as above.
4. Time to enter my date of birth - there's an example due to the placement of month and year.
5. I give them my email address so I can get my login deets.
6. I come up with a super secret password that's at least 6 characters long.
7. I enter my location, and I can update it as I please! This is great because some websites only let you search for matches within a certain distance of your location, rather than anywhere.
8. I can choose alllllll the ways that I identify as such as admirer, cougar, puma, toyboy, MILF, mature, sugar daddy (which is interesting to see on a cougar site) and BBW/BHM.
9. Next up - turn ons! I love adding these and the fact that there's quite a few options makes me happy! BTW, this is where I start getting antsy, so out comes the wine bottle! 🍷
You’ll be able to choose from options like “Erotic Stories” “Outdoor Fun” “Pearl Necklace” (?!) “Crossdress” “Sex Toys” and more.
10. Time to get creative and come up with a catchy username to draw some attention! This is visible on your profile BTW so make it good. And maybe different than your typical user name on other dating sites if you don’t want to be found on here.
11. Next up, I pick the age range of cougars and singles I wanna meet…I can edit this whenever I want, too.
12. Time to add my pics! I just need one to get started but Cougars 69 says I could add a few to get more views.
13. In the home stretch! Gotta confirm my email!
14. Oops…turns out I'm not in the home stretch…I have some more questions to answer, but I thought I answered this one in step #2? Weird.
15. Time to top off my glass of wine and dive into some more questions - like who I'm looking for!
16. I get to create my profile bio to make it stand out from the crowd. It says you can’t “button bash” so it seems to make sure you enter a legit profile to help prevent spam.
17. I enter my DOB in the European format - you gotta be 18 years or older to get on this ride! Also, having deja vu here. It kind of seems like they created an updated design and sign up flow but still had the original few screens accessible.
18. I delve deeper to show what makes me tick…
19. I read the terms and conditions and click on "enter".
This is where it mentioned your profile will be visible to members of dating sites operated by them, which makes it hard to know how big the actual member base is of this site alone.
The main feed and overall aesthetic of Cougars69.com is pretty simple. What I found interesting is it’s completely vertical rather than horizontal, so I had to scroll to see the different feed features!
Main gallery: At the top, I was shown a gallery of those who are new, nearby, and picked by the Cougars69 team. It also shows users that are online right now if you can’t wait to chat.
Secondary gallery: Underneath that, there’s yet another gallery with top profiles, and new profiles.
Public chat and activity feed: Then underneath THAT, there are public chat messages, and an activity feed to see what Cougars 69 members are up to.
The Cougars 69 profiles give you a good sense of the person you’re interested in and allow you to like, favorite or message them. On each profile, I’m able to see their photo, location, if they were verified, and whether or not they’re a paid VIP.
I could also see what they identify as (Dom, Sub, etc) and what they’re looking for in a match.
When I scroll down further, I can see a blurb about them, personal details (similar to what I filled out when registering!), their interests, and gallery.
There are a LOT of different ways to search on Cougars 69, and even more options when you're a VIP member!
I’m able to search for potential matches by,
While this doesn’t have very detailed search options into
Yes, I was able to use the Cougars 69 dating site for free, but to benefit from the full experience, I had to pay some monayyyy!
Luckily Cougars 69 provides some options when it comes to dating on their site. While I was able to check out the site without paying anything, Cougars 69 provides a VIP membership subscription as well as some in app-features for purchase.
Cougars 69 calls their free membership the Classic membership, which is a nice touch instead of just saying "free users". The classic membership offers a VERY limited selection of things you can do for free on Cougars 69, less than what I've seen with other dating apps. Here's what I could do without paying:
Spaces is a feature unique to Cougars 69 (or at least, from the dating sites I’ve tried so far!). Spaces is essentially like mini social networks for various topics, ranging from BDSM, to fetish, to swinging & clubs, and more.
Let the algo gods choose someone for you, then swipe Tinder style! There’s nothing super special about this, but I’m a fan.
💰Ranges from $39.95 for 1 month to $21.66 for 6 months.
Why be classic when you can be a VIP? Here's what I was able to do with an upgrade:
Here's the price tier for VIP membership:
In a sea of dating sites, it can be hard sometimes to find the right site for you, especially if they all blend into each other. That's why the Cougars 69 dating site provides unique features to draw in their users and keep them interested. Here's what set Cougars 69 apart from the other cougar dating sites out there:
Online dating isn't the easiest, (heck, neither is dating IRL!) but it doesn't have to be terrible either. Here's the good and the bad IMO about Cougars 69.
When dating on a niche site, sometimes you don't know what to expect. Luckily, there were a few pleasant surprises that Cougars69.com brought:
With the good, usually comes the bad, and Cougars 69 has a few kinks to work out. Here's what I would change if I could:
I felt a little slighted with the Cougars 69 dating site TBH. I could only respond to one person who was a VIP even though I was receiving multiple VIP messages. At 9:30am, all of those VIP members already accepted the maximum number of Classic users? In any case, Cougars 69 definitely caught my interest and surprised me with the amount of messages I did receive, even if I couldn't see or respond to them all.
The price was a bit high, even when signing up for multiple months at a time. I’d say it’s worth dipping your toes in for a month and seeing how you like it! It does seem to be a legitimate site for finding dates if you’re solo or part of a couple.
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