I'm a lesbian who's recently found herself crushing on a man. Does this mean anything?
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posted by Autumn
on May 11, 2013 -
57 answers
A friend's 11-year old transgender child had an extremely traumatic and invalidating experience with a Medicaid primary-care provider in Corpus Christi, TX. What recourse does she have?
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posted by QuantumMeruit
on Apr 25, 2013 -
14 answers
Currently working on a project that explores gay stereotypes (and tropes) in American TV and Film along with their effects on society over time.
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posted by poolsidemuse
on Apr 3, 2013 -
62 answers
Please help me compile a list of openly gay video game players who are celebrities, influencers, or otherwise successful in their own industries.
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posted by Unsomnambulist
on Feb 19, 2013 -
14 answers
I want to send some money to a preferably local organisation/group in Uganda that supports LGBT rights. I'm open to advocacy or direct help, and any religion or secular is fine. Please give me your recommendations, or tell me why Amnesty International is still the best option.
posted by viggorlijah
on Jan 23, 2013 -
2 answers
I feel like I'm at the bottom of a deep pit, and it will take a long series of successful maneuvers to get out of the pit. Other people's lives don't seem to be pit-shaped. Help me make this pit go away.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 9, 2012 -
22 answers
How do aspiring stand-up comedians who aren't straight white men find success at open mics?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 8, 2012 -
25 answers
Help me evaluate the gay-friendliness of various cities, particularly Houston, TX.
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posted by nickhb
on Oct 3, 2012 -
22 answers
Would like insight and education into the various ways that gay men -- both as individuals and as a group, both historically and currently -- relate to, regard, and interact with gay/lesbian women, and vice versa.
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posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Aug 29, 2012 -
8 answers
I have a massive schoolgirl crush on this girl I know, and it's growing. I'm going to see her again after a few weeks of being away...how can I (relatively) quickly and tactfully find out if she's gay? I have no idea how often I'll see her after this.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2012 -
12 answers
My friend was offered a job several months ago, but the company screwed up his immigration paperwork and... yada yada yada, he may get deported in a month. Oh, and he's gay. How can I help?
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posted by Madamina
on Jul 21, 2012 -
9 answers
What are some great (somewhat) recently released novels/books/memoirs with queer/LGBTQ themes or characters?
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posted by kylej
on May 23, 2012 -
31 answers
What are the ways we could expand services and support available to LGBT young people online?
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posted by Kirn
on May 2, 2012 -
7 answers
A very close online friend of mine is getting kicked out of the house and disinherited for being gay and not going through with what amounts to an arranged marriage. He just turned 18. The situation is somewhat urgent, he doesn’t have much in the way of local resources, and getting in touch with specifically LGBT groups is likely to strain his family situation further. What resources and options can I help him find?
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posted by NMcCoy
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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Asking for my girlfriend, who is travelling in a north Cincinnati suburb and looking for a LGBT-friendly bar tonight. She's staying in West Chester and looking for something closer than the Northside neighborhood. She has a car, but doesn't want to drive "too far". Not looking for a hookup (no meat-markets), more just a place with friendly people where she can get a nice drink and chat/make friends.
posted by JJtheJetPlane
on Apr 18, 2012 -
6 answers
I've gotten my college picks down to Marquette University or Iowa State University. I can't decide where I want to go, several variables to consider...HELP!!!
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posted by NotSoSiniSter
on Mar 5, 2012 -
23 answers
Helping a friend try to find funding for a photo project involving LGBT refugees. She's located in the New York area. Does anyone know of any funders we should be applying for grants from?
posted by Enneking
on Feb 21, 2012 -
2 answers
PhillyGayPhilter: Online dating through OkCupid hasn't been working out well for me, but I'm not quite sure how else to do it now that I'm out of college. How do I meet other young-ish gay men in Philadelphia, in either meat-space or alternative digital pastures? Anxieties, personal details, and candy within!
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 20, 2012 -
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So I'll be turning 21 in a few weeks. And I've decided to actually celebrate, so I'm going to Denver with my brother. But now I'm stressing out about what to do and where to go. That's where you come in.
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posted by trogdole
on Feb 10, 2012 -
6 answers
How do LGBT rights impact corporate, state, and federal policies? What are some trustworthy resources on the issues that the LGBT community and populace at large face?
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posted by Giggilituffin
on Feb 2, 2012 -
12 answers
What kind of jobs should I be looking for that are women's/gender studies related? I like working on issues more than with people.
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Jan 25, 2012 -
11 answers
Need suggestions on how my kids should address me, their transgender father. "Dad" now seems kind of weird at times.
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posted by TranSubstantial
on Jan 17, 2012 -
53 answers
I'm trying to find a science-fiction story that I saw on a webpage once. I can only remember a few odd miscellaneous details: the author was gay and French, he had a page about his graduate-level math research, and I think his name may have had "David" or "Simon" in it. His webpage was in both English and French, and I'm pretty sure it talked about Alan Turing on part of it. The story itself was based on the premise that the ancient Greeks discovered space travel 2000 years ago and spread throughout the galaxy, creating a galaxy-wide Hellenic-style empire. I believe only the first chapter of the story was written, which was mostly the Earthling protagonist discovering the empire, exposition about its history and politics, and him having sex with some Greek-god-lookalike guy from the Empire.
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posted by aurochs
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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Where can I buy this necklace? At the store the other day I saw someone wearing a heart-shaped pendant with a clear covering in the center that displayed lgbt pride colors. It looked kind of like
this, except there weren't any symbols in the middle, the rainbow colors were straight across instead of wavy and it wasn't a keychain.
posted by Autumn
on Nov 16, 2011 -
5 answers
What are some volunteer opportunities in NYC that involve working with the LGBT community?
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posted by Tin Man
on Oct 25, 2011 -
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I recently visited my mother and noticed that while she has an extensive collection of family photos on display, there are none of my partner and/or me.
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posted by kamikazegopher
on Oct 18, 2011 -
30 answers
Can you recommend books, short stories, academic pieces, movies, tv shows, and other media that explore the boundaries (and their blurring) between male bonding, friendship, camaraderie, hero worship and more "platonic" relations and homoeroticism/homosexuality? That delve into the lines between liking, love, lust, admiration, and feelings of belonging?
posted by Malad
on Oct 2, 2011 -
24 answers
I am a 25 year-old gay(-ish?) male living in New York City. Perhaps uncharacteristically, I have a really strong drive to have kids (of my own) and really want to do so in the next five or ten years. I'm torn about how to get there though, given relationship difficulties that hinge largely on unresolved issues relating to my sexuality. Warning: TL;DR potential, but significant context is necessary.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 25, 2011 -
21 answers
I have a Master's degree. I have no idea how to break into the career field I want. I have class issues that I think are preventing me from feeling like I CAN break into the career I want. Please help me figure out how to "place" myself as I start a job search.
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Sep 2, 2011 -
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The parents kicked me out for being gay. What can I do now to make sure I stay emotionally healthy, and how do I deal with my complicated feelings surrounding this? Has anyone else been through this?
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posted by Autumn
on Aug 24, 2011 -
69 answers
I'll be late to the NYC pride parade. Where should I go to catch as much of it as possible?
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posted by cheerwine
on Jun 26, 2011 -
2 answers
I recently came out to my parents. How can I not let their opinions about my sexuality lower my self esteem and mess with my sex-drive?
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posted by Autumn
on Jun 16, 2011 -
31 answers
What should I do about this insensitive acquaintance from work?
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posted by knz
on May 24, 2011 -
41 answers
Have you ever successfully fought for a relationship that you knew was worth saving? How did it work out?
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posted by newlyminted
on Apr 28, 2011 -
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My little sister is a lesbian, and seems misinformed about some basic sexual concepts (eg: safe sex for lesbians) ....
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posted by starfyr
on Mar 14, 2011 -
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I am in Sydney for two days (this Sunday and Monday). What would you recommend to a mid-twenties single female lesbian for a fun, interesting time in Sydney.
I will be there a week total but with a larger group of five. I want stuff I can do solo (for these two days) before I meet up with them.
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posted by timpanogos
on Mar 4, 2011 -
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Last minute long weekend holiday getaway, Doable? Advice needed on taking a belated Valentines long weekend with my sweetie. We're in NYC and would prefer to drive. (Or take a train if the place is really acessable). A very nice hotel in the country would be great, we don't need a bunch of outside entertainment - beautiful scenery a plus. We're looking to leave late Thursday or early Friday and return early/mid-Monday.
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posted by Great Swell
on Feb 14, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm a trans-man looking into a month-long NOLS course. Is NOLS a safe place for LGBTQ folks?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 14, 2011 -
7 answers
This is for all y'all who are GBLTQQIA-identified (let's use 'queer' for short). Do you find--or how do you find--that living in a non-queer world puts pressure on your intimate relationships and partnerships?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 29, 2011 -
24 answers
