Bottoms: Raise your hand if you've ever canceled a hookup last-minute because the anxiety hit like a truck
I match with a hot top, we vibe, pics check out, plans are set... then 1-2 hours before I'm supposed to head out (or he's coming over), my brain goes full panic mode:
• What if I'm too nervous to relax and it's just... bad?
• ...and the classic: maybe I should just jerk off and ghost, it's safer I back out almost every time. Like, 8 out of 10 meets never happen because the stomach-churning nerves win. And I know I'm not alone—I've seen so many other bottoms talk about the same thing, especially when heading to a guy's place or a cruising spot. That mix of horniness + terror is real.
No shame here—just wanna hear I'm not the only one spiraling before the doorbell rings. Drop your stories below."
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Raajiv | Posted On Feb 17, 2026
Anxiety before and guilt after is permanent |
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Cruiser2021 | Posted On Feb 17, 2026
i am a bottom and introvert so it is very difficult to open up to strangers. one of my biggest concerns is my top whether he would be gentle while doing it or not. many top just insert and then go full speed not giving any time to adjust. also after nutting most of them just switch off and go. |
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Gaboy1 | Posted On Feb 17, 2026
Mine situation is something else I am gay but not like deep fun like neither I like to *** someone nor get *** by someone u like only touching,whenever I meet someone at crushing spots,i asked first that " what u like" if he say bot i will say the same interest that I am bot too or if he say top I will say top too so he stop forcing me to do these things but sometimes someone agree with same interest and at that moment I don't know what to do he started undressing himself and i started to shivering |
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Gaboy1 | Posted On Feb 17, 2026
I often get frighten when if I meet someone at public and he take me to a silent dark place or saw a gay group having fun in parks? |
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vanju1 | Posted On Feb 18, 2026
@kaasmi - you're so right. In spite of my stating very clearly in my profile narrative that I am not interested in CDs and men wanting to be treated as women, I get approached by guys with such inclinations all the time. Some even pretend to be real men but when we meet they bring their women's clothes with them and are so effeminate. It's such a turn off. If I wanted women, I'd go for genuine women, not pretend ones! Sheesh!
So true, nothing like man to man energy.
No offense to anyone with feminine/effeminate tastes.
Just be honest when you approach someone. |
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Discreetside | Posted On Feb 18, 2026
@vanju1 lol.. u say no offense n u are being totally offensive with your statements.. u have so much of a problem with cds n feminine guys.. just say so.. there no need for giving explanations that why u dont like cds n how u feel about cds.. no one is interested in knowing ur views that are disrespectful towards feminine n cds..
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Discreetside | Posted On Feb 18, 2026
Also the cds are not pretentious women.. they cross dresser men.. its in name bro... feel sad for u and ur kind of idiots |
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adjam | Posted On Feb 19, 2026
Hi all i am a 43 years guy partially sighted dependent on assistive apps normally while explaining my condition people find wierd hooking with me no doubt there are some boundations but indian society is not adopted to acceptance i feel |
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hbkarthick | Posted On Feb 19, 2026
So true,it happens all the time but for me it's not because of second thoughts it's because of blank profiles here and across..8 out of 10 is mainly because of this.1 out of 10 is that they backout for typical reason.very rarely I meet in person nothing sexual but casual and for that I'm satisfied atleast after hours or days of browsing,made a good connection.The fact is that I don't want to risk for few moments of fun,and Im very keen on taking safety measures before meetup.Its been very long to find someone like me that too in a city like Trichy where it is very less engaging it's extremely hard. |
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BTMsissy25 | Posted On Feb 19, 2026
i am a SIDE bottom and introvert so it is very difficult to open up to strangers , but lots of people ask me to meet in fst chat . i dont konw what to do ...? |
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me__btm | Posted On Feb 19, 2026
Yeah, sometimes it happens with too. Thats take time and have patients before meeting the top, so that you get comfortable. |
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Itzme4u | Posted On Feb 22, 2026
Yes... ofcourse..it's true...many times happened....intrested in first time ....then think second thought about safety and all... |
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Sub_Arpan | Posted On Feb 24, 2026
It all depends on how the other person talks and behaves from beginning for me |
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Lorin | Posted On Feb 24, 2026
I am a middle aged chubby sub bottom from delhi. For us problem is that top never do proper foreplay before inserting. They just want to insert it without lubricating the opening. Its very risky and painful. Hence i always make it a point before meeting any top whether they are experienced or not. |
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Chiggywiggy | Posted On Feb 25, 2026
I don't usually meet strangers I am scared they will come in a gang and loot or some people might come to expose and create a drama till they send to police or till public gathering |
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Discreetside | Posted On Feb 27, 2026
There's another anxiety being curious bottom who is not into oral stuff like *** licking.. will the other guy understand this n not force to *** or lick or any other oral stuff...
Also having just tried dildos till now, it always makes me anxious to meet tops or vers for ***/*** as i feel if I accidentally *** while getting ***.. it gives me anxiety thinking about it.. n i always cancel the plans due to these reasons.. never know when will I overcome this and find one understanding and caring top or vers who will consider these things n take my virginity |
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Slimboys | Posted On Feb 27, 2026
@Discreetside, do properly douching ... Then there will be no mess .. |
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Discreetside | Posted On Feb 27, 2026
Yeah i do that.. but while getting dildod when i penetrate it feels awesome.. but when the dildo starts to come out it feels if I am gonna poop.. this gives anxiety.. how to overcome this fear |
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BottBiCurious | Posted On Feb 28, 2026
Can relate sooo hard! I'm not worried about the actual *** part so much as safety and privacy concerns. Just don't know if I can trust the person or not. It's the only reason I have been bi-curious for over a year now and still don't have the clarity (coz I don't have the guts to explore in the first place) . |
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BantiBabli | Posted On Mar 2, 2026
I'm always anxious about whether I'm clean enough. Also I'm very anxious about their size. Too thick *** are painful for me personally. Never use grindr that way you're safe from scammers. I never cared if they're good person or not because I just want to *** *** and get ***, that's all i care. I've only had a long term FWB and he was an old watchman. Apart from that it's only one time thing. Here what I did during my initial hookup days, only handjobs nothing else, that way you'll loosen up a bit. Then after a few dates go for blowjobs and then go forward with other things.
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Kartik2000 | Posted On Mar 2, 2026
I’ll be honest, I get nervous before meeting someone new. Even if we’ve talked for a while and shared pictures, my mind still goes to “what if this is a scam or something goes wrong?” With how things are these days, it’s hard not to think like that. Because of it, I’ve ended up canceling quite a few plans even when the vibe seemed good. I’m actually a very open-minded guy and enjoy meeting new people, but trust has become complicated lately. Sometimes I wonder if that hesitation is making me miss out on experiences I would’ve jumped into without thinking before. |
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Iluv2cruise * | Posted On Mar 3, 2026
I also get nervous and anxious before meeting someone new and at their place even if i had chatted with them for few days... I was supposed to meet someone today and i withdrew due to anxiety....atleast frommy side.. I feel this is due to few unpleasant experiences as well as as i grow old, the urge to make a move seem to be trailing the fear that grips on what if it turns to be bad... I have only myself to blame for this 😪😪 |
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imgirlyboy | Posted On Mar 3, 2026
Ya totally agreed...i feel same always |
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Queen4UIowa | Posted On Mar 3, 2026
I never worry about his size, I have a face to face before play ever happens, like a day or two before, so I know the person, and last minute jitters are lessened, still there of course, so as soon as they arrive, I just drop to my knees and open their pants, and welcome them that way. |
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Apk | Posted On Mar 3, 2026
Hi, i never meet anyone due to fear. Most of time i cancelled meet at last moment. If anyone encourage me to do. Help me. Im in malad west |
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Faggyslavee | Posted On Mar 3, 2026
Disease / STI risks
Hookups carry a real chance of STIs (especially if protection isn't consistent or if people aren't upfront about status/testing. In India, access to regular testing can be limited in some areas, and stigma makes open talks harder.
Safety and security (especially stalker risks, being closeted, living with family)
This is huge in India,many guys are closeted, live with family, and risk massive fallout,if something goes wrong.. Being "outed" accidentally or intentionally can destroy lives here.
Scams
Many guys (especially less experienced or from conservative backgrounds) skip basics like lube, foreplay, or communication.
People hype themselves as "great tops" but end up selfish, rough without consent, ignoring signals, or just unskilled,leading to bad ***, regret, or feeling used.
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Straightguyy | Posted On Mar 11, 2026
I'm a straight curious guys and was very curious to get a head from a guy so got a matched after hundreds of canceled meetups I finally let this boy come to my place at utrayan day coz my place was empty.. I was so excited and nervous coz it was my first time.. Idk if he was too good or coz I was nervous and excited.. I came too early in like 2-3 mins.. Usually i let it out after atleast 10-12 min with my gfs. |
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Bangaloreboy123 | Posted On Mar 12, 2026
That's common.. that's y don't jump for hook-up directly. U can plan for casual meeting somewhere outside in public place in day time and then u can decide later if it's vibes. That's how usually i meet people. |
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Newlywugarbaby | Posted On Mar 19, 2026
I am introvert I feel so much anxiety to meet someone.
I am just immature type kind person so whenever I chat with someone I get into their lusty wishes. I just wants to meet a kind and calm person so not feel such anxiety. A person who look behind the lusty meet. Anxiety is a bad thing to come over |
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Akhilll | Posted On Mar 19, 2026
Maybe everyone has this problem... When someone tells to meet .. I think many times whether it will be good or not .. whether I will not c*m fast , whether he will not be a scammer or not and many more coz in grindr not all the good .. sorry for my bad english |
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Puregaandu | Posted On Mar 19, 2026
I was stucked in serious anxiety before going to tops place and at cruising spots and then guilt while returning back.
But I started enjoying thrill of getting banged by strangers. It overtook my anxiety and accepted my addiction to *** that minimised guilt. |
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