Dogging glossary
Fun, friendly explanations of popular dogging terms, so you can chat like a pro. Good vibes, consent and privacy come first. Everything here is for adults aged 18 and over.
The basics
- Dogging
- The adventurous side of adult dating, where consenting grown ups enjoy a little thrill and meet like minded people.
- Tip: Everything starts with a clear yes and plenty of good vibes.
- Dogging site
- A website where adults can create a profile and get in touch with other adults who share this interest.
- Local dogging
- A search term people use when they want to find members in their own part of the UK.
- Tip: Visit the near me page to find your region.
- Profile
- Your page on the site, where you choose what to share about yourself.
- Tip: Share only what you are comfortable with.
- Couple
- Two people who join and take part together. Couples are welcome on the site.
- Tip: Both partners should be up for everything, and either can say no at any time.
- Scene
- A general word for the friendly community of people who share an interest in dogging.
- Meet up
- When members who have chatted and clicked agree to get together.
- Tip: Take your time and only meet when everyone is excited.
Consent and respect
- Consent
- A clear, freely given yes from every person involved, which can be taken back at any time.
- Tip: If you are unsure, ask. If you are still unsure, pause.
- Changing your mind
- Anyone can do this at any moment, for any reason, and no explanation is needed.
- Boundaries
- The limits each person sets for what they are and are not comfortable with.
- Tip: Chat about boundaries before you meet, not afterwards.
- Safe word
- An agreed word or signal that means stop at once, no questions asked.
- Tip: Agree it in advance and always honour it.
- Etiquette
- The shared good manners that keep everyone at ease, such as being polite and respecting a no.
- Tip: See consent and etiquette.
- Aftercare
- Checking in kindly with each other afterwards, so everyone feels great.
- Discretion
- Keeping other people's details and plans private, and respecting their wish for privacy.
Privacy and safety
- Profile privacy
- The settings and choices that control what other members can see about you.
- Tip: Review them before you add photos.
- Anonymity
- Not sharing details that could identify you, such as your full name, address or workplace.
- Trusted person
- A friend you tell about your plans, so someone always knows where you are.
- Block
- To stop a member from contacting you.
- Tip: You can block anyone at any time, with no explanation needed.
- Report
- To tell the site about a profile or message that worries you, so the team can look into it.
- Tip: If something feels off, stop replying, block the person and report them.
- Sexual health check
- A routine appointment to test for sexually transmitted infections. Many people have one regularly, and it is simply good care of yourself and others.
- Tip: Free, confidential services are available across the UK.
- Protection
- Barrier methods that help reduce the risk of infection. It is a normal part of looking after your health.
Scene vibes and membership
- Flirting
- Playful teasing and cheeky messages that build the spark between two people.
- Tip: Keep it fun, and always respect a no thanks.
- Chemistry
- That fizz you feel when you click with someone.
- Anticipation
- The build up before a meet up, and for many people half the fun of dogging.
- Premium membership
- A paid membership, VIP or VIP Plus, that lets you send messages.
- Tip: See the prices page for lengths and costs.
- Renews automatically
- A membership that continues and takes payment again at the end of each period until you stop it.
- Tip: Some plans renew and the 12 month plan does not. Check the prices page.
New here? There is no rush. Our getting started guide and frequently asked questions are good places to begin, and the community guidelines explain the good vibes we ask of members.