I think online dating apps are meant to be soul destroying by design. Finding success is bad for business because it means you'll delete the app and won't get suckered in to paying the same cost of several MMO subscriptions for premium.
What hookup apps exist for straight people? Only one I'm aware of is Adult Friend Finder and I've heard that one is pretty expensive and seems shady as fuck.
I have considered looking at sex/swinger parties but wouldn't know how to go looking for them. I also thought swinger communities would only be for existing couples looking to open up their relationship, not single people.
You're right. I haven't thought about it like that. But makes sense. Maximum profit is somewhere inbetween losing their customers by giving them what they want and losing them because customers hate that ineffective app.
Unfortunately I don't know either. I don't have the slightest idea how people do it and what kinds of apps they use. Seems easy for some people. I'm not one of them.
Regarding the sex/swinger parties: You're right. It's easy for couples and single women but difficult for single men. I haven't been to one. Kinda always wanted to be brave enough to see what it is about. My idea would be to talk to someone organizing it. They have to teach new people how to behave anyways etc. I bet they are open and transparent people.