My 14-yo son has recently come out to me as gay. Should I share anything about the "experimental" phase of my youth? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 7, 2009 - 50 answers

The legalization of same-sex marriage is very important to me. What can I do to help? [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl on Nov 6, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm a young, "straight-acting", alternative guy who is tired of being single. Help me find a boyfriend! [more inside]
posted by mosherdan on Nov 5, 2009 - 23 answers

Recommend me a preferably UK-based wooden engagement ring seller. [more inside]
posted by Nufkin on Nov 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I feel like my life is over and I'm only 35. I feel completely stagnant and stuck, relationshipwise and jobwise. Do I need to change things or do I need to learn how to deal? Help me figure out how to be a happier person. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 34 answers

I need some academically credible synonyms for same-sex erotic activity that are less ambiguous than "gay sex" and less clinical-sounding than "homosexual contact." [more inside]
posted by Jon_Evil on Oct 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Celebrity Sexual Preference-filter: Does Gordon Gano, singer of the Violent Femmes, like boys, girls, or both?
posted by Jon_Evil on Oct 17, 2009 - 9 answers

Twenty-Something Gay couple making the leap to a new city with no connections and potentially limited job opportunities, in a down economy too! The man I'm in love with has fallen in love with Seattle, and after visiting and experiencing the mild climate, nice people, great public transit and relaxed attitude, I've grown partial to the city also. [more inside]
posted by kzin602 on Sep 27, 2009 - 17 answers

Is He Just Not That Into Me: Part Deux [more inside]
posted by cscott on Sep 23, 2009 - 31 answers

Is he just not that into me or what? [more inside]
posted by cscott on Sep 16, 2009 - 13 answers

There are gay icons and lesbian icons - are there people who are bisexual/pansexual icons? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Sep 15, 2009 - 47 answers

I had an absolutely terrible incident with a homophobic doctor. I have taken all the steps to report him to the local College of Physicians and Surgeons, and I hope he gets disciplined, but that doesn't address the systemic problem of homophobia in family physicians in my area (and it doesn't help me find a less homophobic doctor to switch to). I would like to blog about the incident, contact gay and lesbian associations, etc, but I am worried about being sued for libel/slander/I don't know. Will I get in trouble if I write publicly about this incident? Can I use the Dr's name? I'm in Alberta, Canada.
posted by arcticwoman on Sep 11, 2009 - 25 answers

How do threesomes stay balanced? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Sep 5, 2009 - 21 answers

We are a gay couple living in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. We would like to get as much protection as we can to make decisions for each other and visit each other in hospitals. I have been calling around to gay and lesbian lawyers in the area, and no one will give me a 'straight' answer about cost. How much is it going to cost us to get a health care directive, durable power of attorney, and medical power of attorney for each of us?
posted by hworth on Aug 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Should I be content with just being friends, or should I push more? [more inside]
posted by animerion on Aug 8, 2009 - 16 answers

LoveFilter: Interested in your stories of finding lifelong love at age 35 or older, gay or straight. I'm a 35-year-old gay man and want to know what my chances are. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 35 answers

How do I become more manly? Even though I think masculinity is bulls$#!%! [more inside]
posted by beingresourceful on Jul 29, 2009 - 56 answers

Boston or Chicago -- which is the better city for the gay traveler? [more inside]
posted by sevenyearlurk on Jul 28, 2009 - 18 answers

Many of the gay podcasts out there seem to just be two guys chatting. Does anyone know of a podcast that gives an overview or a history of the gay rights movement, or even is just gay and entertaining generally? Also auditory stuff that isn't a podcast but is iPoddable would also be fine (i.e. a good audiobook).
posted by edbles on Jul 3, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm gay. I'm in DC. I just don't have what it takes to go out and "meet" guys at bars. It's time to hit up the online dating scene, but there are soooo many different services and options, it's hard to know where to start. Who should I create a profile/start a subscription with? [more inside]
posted by Franklin76 on Jun 22, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm straight, but I've been seeing this girl. She's beautiful and a socialite and I've been feeling conflicted about being seen in public together. More inside... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 13, 2009 - 32 answers

If you were writing a letter to the editor with the title, "Christian Church Mustn't Oppose Same-Sex Marriage," what facts and arguments would you include? [more inside]
posted by fogster on May 9, 2009 - 46 answers

How serious an offense is it when your employer refuses to give you a meal break? [more inside]
posted by levijk on May 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Can you recommend a nice/interesting place for a weekend away on Maryland's Eastern Shore or thereabouts? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan on May 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Oh boy. Anti-gay vandalism outside my apartment. What do I do about it? [more inside]
posted by yellowbinder on Apr 19, 2009 - 36 answers

Tell me your experiences of coming out as gay to just one of your two living parents alone. I'm not interested in opinions from everyone, just opinions and accounts of people who have been through this either first or second hand. If you later came out to your other parent too, I'd love to hear about it too. [more inside]
posted by Elfasi on Apr 9, 2009 - 11 answers

College application essay about the challenges overcome in relation to one's sexuality: good or bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Gotham on Mar 29, 2009 - 13 answers

I'll be visiting NYC by myself next week. I would like to meet / hang out with other gay guys around my age. I'm looking for a gay bar with a younger (late 20s - early 30s) crowd. I'm slightly shy / self-conscious and prefer a place with a relatively friendly vibe and lack of "attitude". Any suggestions?
posted by mahamandarava on Mar 27, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm about to be involuntarily outed as a bisexual at work. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 27, 2009 - 25 answers

Regarding humans, is it possible to remove the DNA from an unfertilized female egg and replace it with the DNA from a sperm cell carrying the X-chromosome (perhaps using a process similar to nuclear transfer)? After doing this, could the egg be fertilized by the sperm of a different male and implanted into a surrogate mother, thus creating a child that is the biological child of two males? [more inside]
posted by Houyhnhnm on Mar 13, 2009 - 12 answers

What move should I make on this guy, if any? [more inside]
posted by cscott on Mar 10, 2009 - 18 answers

How do I stop resenting my brother's wife, stop mentally competing with her for the love and approval of my parents, and stop worrying about falling to the margins of my family? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 23, 2009 - 15 answers

Were there any openly gay members of hardcore punk bands in the late 1970s and early 1980s?
posted by strangeleftydoublethink on Feb 3, 2009 - 25 answers

In the gay leather subculture, what do those black leather bands around a bicep mean (if anything)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 2, 2009 - 10 answers

Where are the lesbians in the history of the Gay Rights Movement? [more inside]
posted by crossoverman on Feb 1, 2009 - 20 answers

Four women want to spend the week of March 14-22nd on a warm beach. We also don't want to spend any time with thousands of drunk co-eds and frat boys. Have any advice on where to go for a non-touristy, gay friendly spring break? [more inside]
posted by binocularfight on Jan 18, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm looking for a good charity to list as a suggestion on our wedding registry. Specifically, one that works for marriage equality for everyone. [more inside]
posted by phearlez on Jan 9, 2009 - 14 answers

So, I'm a junior in high school. Recently came out. Pretty much moved on from all the drama associated with that act, and now I'm looking for a relationship. Problem is: I can't for the life of me figure out how to meet and get to know my fellow homos. [more inside]
posted by Gotham on Dec 22, 2008 - 29 answers

What is the proper way of dealing with people who habitually use homophobic language (i.e. "that's so gay/queer," "Romo the homo," "faggoty") etc. but aren't really bigots? [more inside]
posted by AlbatrossJones on Dec 22, 2008 - 45 answers

Can anyone recommend good novels about gay people? Not just genre fiction but actually literature? It seems to me there must be, but I've never been able to find any.
posted by blue shadows on Dec 14, 2008 - 57 answers

Where do gay men and people who love them hang out in Fort Myers, Florida? [more inside]
posted by millipede on Dec 10, 2008 - 4 answers

What is the next step? [more inside]
posted by cscott on Dec 2, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm in a long-term relationship and I hardly have any friends. How do I get some? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2008 - 15 answers

How do married same-sex couples hold title? Any recommendations or resources for California same-sex unions wanting to change title to their property? [more inside]
posted by Graygorey on Nov 13, 2008 - 4 answers

[GayDC_Filter] Should I go to the protests this Saturday? (See explanation) [more inside]
posted by Franklin76 on Nov 13, 2008 - 31 answers

How to practice ethics and negotiate ethnicity as a gay man? [more inside]
posted by cscott on Oct 27, 2008 - 12 answers

How can someone help a teenage boy who has been showing some hateful, homophobic behavior recently? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on Oct 23, 2008 - 30 answers

My girlfriend and I live in a state where gay marriage is not legal. We'd get married if we could. What would be the implications for us (and potentially a future child) if we got an out-of-state gay marriage? [more inside]
posted by palegirl on Oct 14, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for an ideal night in the Castro for some gay friends visiting out of town. [more inside]
posted by mto on Oct 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I throw a pizza dance party in NYC? [more inside]
posted by Help, I can't stop talking! on Oct 8, 2008 - 11 answers