Cougar Life Review January 2020

Unlike other dating sites with lengthy registration procedures, Cougar Life simplifies everything with its 1-step registration process. The form is divided into two accounts, namely: Your Account Info and Your Personal Details.

• Your Account Info

In this section, you will key in a valid email address, your preferred user name (using of alias is highly encouraged), and your password. You can also upload a primary photo in this section, but if you want to look around first, you add one later. 

• Your Personal Details

As the title suggests, details such as your gender, birth date, and location (city, state, country, zip code) will be asked here. You may also provide more information regarding your physiognomy in this section. Choose a precomposed answer for the following:

1. Body Type 
2. Eye Colour 
3. Hair Colour 
4. Ethnicity 

You may leave the above physique-related questions blank if you wish.

Lastly, you will also come up with a short caption or greeting in this section. Once everything is filled out nicely, tick, "I agree to the prescribed use of my personal information in accordance with Privacy Policy." and click the "I agree" button to register.

Shortly, you will receive a verification link via email. Click the link to complete the signup process.

Since Cougar Life does not run a strict confirmation process (apart from the email verification), it is quite understandable that they limited a standard account's freedom in terms of contacting other members. 

For standard members, you can get around the cougar dating site with the following functionalities:

• Search Function

Cougar Life's free search function has several filters and options, making it possible for any cougar or cub to find suitable matches. You can refine your search according to profile fields, distance, and you can even put in your keywords.

The only downside is you can't save your search filters, so you have to set them each time.

• Send Flirt

Show your interest by sending a member a "Flirt." Cougar Life's version of the "Like," this wordless interaction is the subtle way to say you've got your eyes on them.

For paying members, however, you can get more bang for your buck by trying out these functions:

• Priority Mail

With this messaging, you can be more creative and generous by sending the cougar or cub of your choice a virtual gift (paid separately). You may also include your request for access if the member uploaded private photos.

• Chat with Me

Similar to chatting through social media platforms, this feature is a faster and easier way to contact the cougar or cub of your dreams. 

• Message Me

This a free-form type of communication, but unlike the Priority Mail, you won't be able to do much in terms of sending graphics or media.

• Send a Gift

Take your flirting to the next level by sending a cougar or cub some virtual gifts. Use up 5 to 35 credits to buy anything from virtual chocolates to jewellery.

Keeping up with the members of Cougar Life is quite simple and straightforward with these user-friendly functions.

When it comes to profile information, Cougar Life profiles are informative enough so you can form an idea of what the cougar or cub is like in real life.

A profile will include the member's age, location, ethnicity, education, body type, eye, and hair colour. Aside from these basic details, you can also check out the About Me tabs to learn more about their personality and preferences.

Standard members can view the profile and photos in its entirety. However, a user may have uploaded a private photo gallery; to view this, you will need to send a request. Once they grant you permission, you can freely see their private photos.

Unfortunately, the site doesn't encourage its members to complete their profiles, so several members have half-empty profiles.

The only way to move around the dating site is to get Cougar Life credits. The dating site's currency, credits are purchased through monthly subscriptions covering 1, 3, and 12 months. The amount varies according to which plan you avail:

• 1-month subscription = 100 free credits
• 3-month subscription = 500 free credits
• 12-month subscription = 3,000 credits

Premium subscriptions are renewed automatically. For members who wish to cancel their subscription, they should call the Cougar Life hotline at 1-877-740-3176 from 9 AM to 7 PM.