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The short version of how ssslither works.

What is ssslither?+

A new app for gay singles, couples, and thirds to actually connect, not just trade lazy "hey"s. Build a profile, browse people near you, and match to start talking.

How does matching work?+

By message requests. Send anyone a short opener and it lands in their Requests folder. The chat only opens if they accept, so no one can message you out of the blue and the conversations you get are ones you said yes to.

Why does a chat only open when I accept?+

Because consent is the whole point. On most apps anyone can slide into your DMs, wanted or not. Here, a request waits in your Requests folder until you accept it, decline it silently, or block. A conversation only starts when you say yes.

Can singles and couples mix?+

Yes. Singles meet singles, singles meet couples, and couples meet couples. You choose who you reach out to.

How do couples work?+

A couple shares one profile, but each partner has their own login. When a message request is accepted the chat opens for both of you, so nothing happens behind your back.

Is it free?+

Yes, the core app is free: build a profile, browse your city, match, and message. Founding members get 3 months of ssslither+ on us. ssslither+ adds extra reach and controls, but your privacy and safety are never behind a paywall.

Who can see my profile?+

Only approved, logged-in members. Your profile is never public on the open web and is not indexed by search engines, and your email is never shown to other members.

What is Ghost Mode?+

It hides you from the grid so you can browse without being seen. You can still send message requests, and when you reach out that person sees your profile. Toggle it anytime from your profile, it is free.

What is a message request?+

A short opener you send to anyone, single or couple, with your profile attached. It sits in their Requests folder until they accept, decline silently, or block. Only accepting opens the chat, and your opener becomes its first message.

How do I stay safe and report someone?+

You can block and report anyone from their profile, and our team reviews reports. Blocking removes you from each other entirely. Always meet in public the first time and use your judgment.

Do you check that people are 18+?+

ssslither is strictly for adults 18 and older. You confirm your age at signup, profiles are reviewed, and we remove anyone we believe is underage.

How do I delete my account?+

From your profile page, anytime. Deleting your account permanently removes your profile, photos, requests, matches, and messages.

When does it open in my city?+

We open city by city so each one launches with real people in it, not a ghost town. Pre-register and we will email you the moment yours goes live.

Who is behind ssslither?+

The team behind BreatheHeavy. Questions? Email jordan@breatheheavy.com.

What does ssslither+ include?+

Everything: unlimited message requests, see who viewed your profile, create private albums, chat history and media kept forever, advanced filters, travel mode, profile boost, extra photos and videos, and the ssslither+ badge. One tier, nothing held back.

When am I charged?+

The moment you subscribe, and then on each renewal date (monthly or yearly, whichever you picked). Your receipt is emailed to you every time. You can see your next renewal date anytime in Account settings, under Membership & billing.

How do I cancel?+

Account settings, then Membership & billing, then Manage billing, then cancel. Two taps, no phone calls, no guilt trips. You keep ssslither+ until the end of the period you already paid for, and you are simply not charged again.

Can I switch between monthly and annual?+

Yes. Manage billing lets you switch plans anytime, and Stripe prorates the difference automatically.

What happens to my founding or referral months?+

They are yours, full stop. Free time you earned as a founding member or through referrals is tracked separately and honored to its date, even if you subscribe and later cancel.

Does canceling delete anything?+

No. Your profile, matches, and chats all stay. You move to the free tier, so free-tier limits apply again (like 30-day chat media retention and 10 new message requests a day), but nothing is deleted when you cancel.

Is my card stored on ssslither?+

No. Payments are handled entirely by Stripe, the same processor used by millions of businesses. We never see or store your card number.

Something looks wrong with a charge. What do I do?+

Contact us and we will make it right. Use the contact form and pick "Feedback or a bug", or reach us at hello@ssslither.com. Billing mistakes get fixed, not argued about.

Still stuck? Contact us and a human will answer.