10/11/2025
Today is National Coming Out Day. Holding safe space for those on all parts of their journeys. Your identity is valid regardless of your outness. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Coming out is a deeply personal journey. For LGBTQ+ young people, it can feel exciting, scary, liberating, or all of the above. There is no “right” way to do it. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
This National Coming Out Day, in partnership with , we want to celebrate your truth on your terms. An international Tinder survey found that coming out online is a common experience within the LGBTQ+ community. Did you know that more than half of LGBTQ+ people report coming out on a dating app before telling friends or family? For those beyond the binary, that number rises to 59%, and for men it’s 58%.
Online spaces can feel safer when coming out, too. 60% of people reported feeling safer doing so online rather than IRL. Why online first? It helps people find others who get them (41%), eases the pressure while figuring things out (41%), and creates a sense of belonging, even outside romance (40%). For those beyond the binary, finding community matters most (51%).
Swipe through our snackable carousel for tips on navigating the coming out process with care, safety, and self-love. And remember: you are never, ever alone.
Need support? The Trevor Project is here for you 24/7/365. Call 1-866-488-7386, text ‘START’ to 678-678 or visit trvr.org/get-help 🧡