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Dating apps have become the new normal way of meeting people and, although convenient, they don't always serve as a safe space - especially for the trans community.

Some apps, such as Tinder and Bumble, allow users to set their gender to what is most comfortable to them. This can go beyond just “male” and “female,” including labels like transmasculine, transfeminine and non-binary.

Regardless of these efforts, not all users could be considered trans allies - making these dating apps restrictive for trans people.

Chloe, kissbrides.com klikkaa tätä linkkiä nyt a third-year management and organizational studies and French student, is a trans woman. She started the process of medically transitioning about two months ago when she began hormone replacement therapy.

“I look almost nothing like a girl because I'm so early into estrogen, and if I tried to [use dating apps] now, it wouldn't end very well,” says Chloe.