Taimi

Social network and dating platform for LGBTQI+ people

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Taimi

Type of site

| Dating
Available in| Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
Owner| Social Impact Inc.
Created by| Alex Pasykov
URL| taimi.com
Commercial| Freemium
Registration| Required
Current status| Active

Taimi (/teɪmi/ TAY-mee) is a dating app that caters to the LGBTQI+ community, providing a fluid dating experience.The network matches its registered users based on their selected preferences and location. While originally an online dating service for gay men, Taimi has evolved, so that, by 2022, it became LGBTQ+ inclusive app for those on the full spectrum of the queer community. It now operates as a fluid dating app for this entire community.

Currently, Taimi operates in more than 138 countries, including the US, UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Central and South America, Ukraine, and other European and Asian countries.

Taimi runs on iOS and Android. The mobile app has a free and subscription-based premium version and offers a number of services for communication, including live streaming, chatting, and video calling. There is also an active blog that regularly posts articles and news about events of interest to the LGBTQ+ community.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

## History

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Taimi was launched in 2017 by Social Impact, Inc. in Las Vegas. Its founder, Alex Pasykov, originally called the app "Tame Me," a name that gradually morphed into Taimi.[7]

Over time, Taimi continued to evolve in two ways: expanding into other countries, and expanding its reach to the LGBTQ+ community, so that, by 2022, it was fully inclusive of the entire queer community[8][9][10][11]

In November 2020 the app underwent a full redesign, incorporating a new logo, new branding, and an upgraded app interface.[12]

As of 2024, there are 25 million+ registered users of Taimi worldwide. Pasykov states that he is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and that he is focused on, among other things, partnering with NGOs to fight Homophobia and "regressive policies and laws' ' that negatively impact the community.[13][14][15]

## Key Features

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Users register on the app and complete a profile/bio, including personal information and preferences for compatibility, dating style, and relationship goals. A sophisticated algorithm then finds and presents recommendations that a user accepts or rejects. Users are then free to chat via text or video with people they've connected with.[16][17][18]

Safety and security features include a two-step authentication process and an automated account verification along with a clear reporting system when breaches or policy violations occur. User responses to new features and policies drive changes and modifications that are made to all aspects of the site.[19][20][21]

## Partnerships and Collaborations

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Taimi has a long history of collaborations and partnerships in Pride events, both in the US and abroad, including fund-raising efforts.[22]

Taimi has partnered with Rakuten Viber to create a bot focused on educating its members on key LGBTQ+ topics and to allow queer Viber users to connect.[23]

In 2023, Taimi collaborated with the Known Agency in an "America the Beautiful" campaign to shine a spotlight on current anti-LGBTQ+ policies and laws in a number of US states, and to counter these by highlighting the values and freedoms upon which America was founded. The campaign was nominated for The Drum Awards in the category "OOH For Good" and honored with the ANA Multicultural Excellence Award.[24]

Taimi also partnered with Goodparts, a queer-owned and operated retailer, in a "Body Beautiful" campaign focused on love and acceptance of all body types. In this campaign, well-known LGBTQ+ artists are providing artwork for Goodpart's product packaging.[25]

From October 31 to December 13, 2023, Taimi showed the "Taimi Moments" video, created in collaboration with Raygun Agency, on large screens between performances of renowned LGBTQ+ artists Doja Cat, Ice Spice, and Doechi on their Scarlet Tour.

In spring 2024, Taimi is launching Queer Paradise, a celebration of all things queer. This is a series of live events in Southern California to celebrate diversity, sexual exploration, and dating fluidity. Each event in the series will be curated to give the full spectrum of groups within the LGBTQ+ community a space to express their authentic selves and be a part of the celebration.

Taimi's partners for Queer Paradise include Hawtmess Productions, Eden Entertainment Group, Hump Events, Girls Gays & Theys, Damn Good Dyke Nights, and Gaybors Agency - all of which set the bar when it comes to queer events.[26][27][28]

In summer 2024, with support from GLAAD, Taimi has updated features and self-expression tools to better serve the LGBTQ+ people seeking connection in the app. Taimi allowed members to select multiple sexualities, unified the list of sexualities across all genders, added more pronoun options, and created a more inclusive and improved list of subcategories for non-binary users.

Also, in summer 2024, Taimi has partnered with gender-affirming underwear brand Urbody to release a capsule collection. Focused on gender inclusivity and sexual fluidity, the gender-affirming capsule collection in limited edition color 'Sunshine' promotes self-love, empowerment, and joy. It includes a range of stylish underwear and compression tops designed to celebrate all identities.[29]

## References

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1. ^ "Taimi: LGBTIQ+ Dating, Chat". App Store. 22 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 November 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
2. ^ "Taimi — Gay Dating, Chat, Video and Social Network - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-24. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
3. ^ "New dating app Taimi aims to build 'biggest and safest gay dating community'". 4 May 2018. Archived from the original on 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
4. ^ "TAIMI becomes UKs first LGBT+ inclusive dating and social network app". August 9, 2019. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
5. ^ "Taimi marks a major milestone 5 million users worldwide: MarketWatch".
6. ^ "Taimi, app de namoro para gays, é lançado no Brasil na véspera da Parada LGBT - Apps". Canaltech. June 22, 2019. Archived from the original on June 23, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
7. ^ "Why you may never leave the house for a first date again". The Independent. July 2, 2020. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
8. ^ "Taimi: Changing the rules in the online gay dating world #ad". The Independent. April 5, 2019. Archived from the original on April 6, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
9. ^ "Taimi komt naar Nederland". MarketingTribune. Archived from the original on 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
10. ^ "TAIMI – Gay Dating and Social Network launches in Spain!". July 30, 2019. Archived from the original on July 30, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
11. ^ "La red social gay que protege tu privacidad aterriza en España". El Español. July 30, 2019. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
12. ^ "TAIMI Founder Hints at Future IPO After BlueCity's Listing". Global Dating Insights. July 17, 2020. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
13. ^ "Taimi App Founder Alex Pasykov on the Strength of Allyship". September 29, 2020. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
14. ^ "Taimi". LA Pride Parade & Festival in West Hollywood, CA. Archived from the original on 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
15. ^ "LGBTQ stars and allies share pride stories in 'Pride Heroes'". Attitude. June 22, 2020. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
16. ^ "Gay Dating App Taimi For People Afraid To Be Outed". GCN. May 4, 2018. Archived from the original on April 24, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
17. ^ "New dating app Taimi aims to build 'safest gay dating community'". PinkNews. 2018-05-04. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
18. ^ "Five Things To Know About Building A User-Driven App". Forbes. April 15, 2020. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
19. ^ Gremore, Graham (May 4, 2018). "New dating app hopes to "strengthen the LGBT+ community" by letting you block HIV-positive guys". www.queerty.com. Archived from the original on May 22, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
20. ^ "Taimi: Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards, Blair Imani and Ts Madison lead star-studded TAIMI Talks line-up". September 7, 2020. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
21. ^ "Global Dating Insights: Taimi Undergoes First Major Rebranding". November 19, 2020. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
22. ^ Schin, Alan (2023-06-26). "Taimi and Pride in London Form Partnership to Celebrate the Uk's Largest and Most Diverse Pride Event". Taimi. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
23. ^ Murphy, David (2023-02-21). "Taimi and Rakuten Viber partner on a bot to educate people on LGBTQ+ topics". Mobile Marketing Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
24. ^ "KNOWN THRIVES WITH DATA PROWESS, EDGY CREATIVE AND NO-MARKUP PAY MODEL".
25. ^ "taimi goodparts pride collaboration limited edition lubricants info - Stylemis". www.stylemis.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
26. ^ "Eden Entertainment Group". Eventbrite. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
27. ^ "Damn Good Dyke Nights - Presented by Hidden Hearts & Taimi". Eventbrite. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
28. ^ [chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://aimmgrowthfronts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Gaybors-Agency-Testomonials.pdf "Gaybors Agency is proud to work with those who have identified themselves as important friends and allies fto the LGBTQ+ community"] (PDF). `{{cite web}}`: Check `|url=` value (help)
29. ^ "Taimi x Urbody Drop Gender-Affirming Capsule Collection". Hypebae. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-10-09.

## Further reading

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* Imagining Interventions for Collective Sex Environments, Flowers, P. & Frankis, J. Arch Sex Behav (2019) 48: 35. Imagining Interventions for Collective Sex Environments | SpringerLink
* Smartphone Battery Levels and Sexual Decision-Making Among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Lopes, A., Skoda, K. & Pedersen, C.L. Sexuality & Culture (2019). [1]

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