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There is no shortage of 'fat shaming' tales cropping up on dating sites - but one new app plans to change all that because it's for plus-size women only.

WooPlus was dreamed up to offer a safe dating space for women, similar to Tinder and others, but without what they call the "fat shaming fools".

Launched to help "BBW (big beautiful women), BHM (big handsome men), plus-size singles and fat admirers" to find their big matches, it's keen to offer dating opportunities in a non-discriminating environment.

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And as well as helping them find love, WooPlus says, it's tackling a sensitive social stigma that has created the marginalization of people with atypical bodies.

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Based in San Francisco, California, the CEO of WooPlus, Neil Raman explained: "The unfortunate reality is that the current dating environment is very cruel to bigger girls.

"My sister experienced this herself. It was very painful and unfair. I decided to solve this problem and create an app just for big girls."

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WooPlus works like Tinder, with members able to 'pass' or 'like' others anonymously.

Their website explains : "We are committed to proving that human beings are a lot more than their size. And we do so by helping plus size singles have a shot at finding the right kind of companionship .

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"So, all you big girls and big guys tired of rejection, WooPlus app offers you a chance to find compatible partners you can befriend, date, have long-term relationships with or even marry."

The app has a specific policy against fat shamers, with permanent bans on anyone who makes disparaging comments on another member’s appearance.

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The app also offers Instagram-like features that enable members to share their life moments, presenting another opportunity to get to know one another.