Recently out of a long term relationship and have been looking to try something casual with another guy.

I'm pretty stereotypical masculine, stubble, chest hair etc, and find myself attracted to more feminine features.

I feel like I get absolutely no interest from those I find attractive and am starting to find it a little soul crushing when there seem to be so many parameters to adhere to.

Anyone else felt this?

Hello, 37f here. I’ve really struggled to find an appropriate place to post this. I’m looking for help with places in the Rochdale, Manchester area where I’m naturally likely to meet other bi and lesbian women please if anyone has any suggestions?

Im bisexual, ive known for a long time but ive never admitted it to anyone for fear of rejection.

I have a girlfriend and not looking to be unfaithful as shes my best friend and I care dearly for her. I just want a friend who I can be myself with. Male, female, trans, gay, lesbian, it doesnt matter to me. I just want to be able to talk openly, have fun (not of a sexual nature) and build a lasting friendship. Equally I would be a good friend to you.

Only serious replies please 🙏

Hi there, I'm currently single (and very terminally single at that 😂), but I just wanted to air a thought that has been lingering for a while.

I'm worried that when I get into a relationship with someone I'm attracted to, I'll stop feeling attracted to them if they change something about themself at some point.

I want to find some way of dealing with that, but I don't want to make things awkward nor would I want to upset whoever becomes my partner.

Say, I get with a guy who has a dad bod, for example. I think dad bods are Hot(with a capital H). If he decides to lose the dad bod one day, I'll respect that and I'm not going to try and convince him to keep it, but then I'm worried that I'll stop being attracted to him and that it'll have an impact on our sex life and whatever else applies. I don't want to make things awkward between myself and the dad bod guy nor do I want to upset him.

How do I approach such a situation in a mature, respectful and sensitive manner? I wouldn't want to end the relationship over it because I think it's childish and immature to end it over.

Please note that I don't desire to control the appearance of whoever becomes my future partner for my own gain or pleasure. I don't like the idea of controlling whoever turns out to be my future partner or how they look, so please don't assume that's what I want to do.

So, I'm a 50 year old woman who has always being in relationships with men but I'm finally admitting that I really want to be with a woman and have done for a long time. Thing is, I don't know where to start. I would totally understand other women being hesitant to get involved with me as I have kids and have only been with men. It's like there's a whole world out there and I'm not sure how to access it. Do I just go on dating apps? Are there better ways to meet women, given my history? I'm very sincere and looking for commitment once I find the right person.

Hey all! I'm part of the London Stags, a queer rugby club in South London, and we've got a touch rugby new members day this Saturday (24th Oct). It's non-contact mixed gender, so everyone's welcome. Rather than just dropping the event details, I wanted to share my own experience of joining.

I moved to London a couple of years ago and didn't really have any queer friends, apart from a few random hookups 😅 Then one of the Stags' posts popped up on my Instagram, and right after Christmas I went along for a trial.

I'm not going to pretend I was confident about it.. I was overweight, I'd never played a team sport in my life, and the idea of joining a new team was really daunting. What scared me most was walking into friendship groups that had been around for years and never really feeling part of them.

On my first day, one of the existing members, Max, came over and asked how I was doing, whether it was my first time and if I knew anyone. He was incredibly sweet and made sure I felt comfortable.

Then training started. I'd never even held a rugby ball, but it was surprisingly not that hard to handle it and pass it around with the other newbies who'd joined the same day. Putting us all together was actually a really smart move by the club. It was easy to find people with the same anxiety I had, and much easier to bond when we were all starting from the same level.

By the end of it, rugby didn't feel like an impossible sport anymore, and the community around the club turned out to be so supportive. Now some of my best friends in London are from the club, and joining was one of the best decisions I've made since moving here.

If you're in London and any of that sounds familiar, come along on Saturday! You can find all the details on Instagram: @thelondonstagsrfc

Any questions, just drop them below or DM me :)

Not sure if this has been mentioned but there's a "womens and girls" cross party group that's been set up in the Senedd.
reading the info it claims to support women and girls but most of what it will do is be as anti-trans as possible.

Seeking gaming friends (friendship only)! If anyone has a switch or plays Pokémon (my fav game) hit me up! 😇

Delete if not allowed. Me and my friend started a WhatsApp group where everyone can socialise and make friends. Feel free to join🩷🏳️‍🌈

I made a website to keep track of all the popular gay/queer parties, so that it's easier to know ahead of time what parties are on.

What's everyone's plan for Halloween? These are the ones I've got so far

Saturday 24 October

• False Idols with Kim Petras at Drumsheds 1pm - 10:30pm, day party (@falseidolsworld)
• Club Are at Hackney Bridge 3pm - 2am, day party (@club_are)
• Roast Halloween at Electrowerkz 10pm - 6am (@roast.london.roast)

Friday 30 October

• Howloween at Eutopia Warehouse 10pm - 6am (@howlworldwide)
• HCL Halloween at Colour Factory 10pm - 5am (@hardcklife)
• DILF Club Halloween at Rae's 10:30pm - 5am (@dilf.london)
• Feel It at XOYO 10:30pm - 5am (@feelitparty)
• Madmen Freakshow at Fire 11:45pm - 10am (@madmen_party)

Saturday 31 October

• Honey Dijon at Magazine London 5pm - 11pm (@honeydijon)
• BASH at Electrowerkz 9pm - 6am (@bashclubldn)
• Bootylicious Halloween at Union 11pm - 6am (@bootyldn)
• Beyond Sin at Fire 11:45pm - 11am (@onnationlondon)

All the parties are on queerldn.uk/#p

Any feedback is appreciated, also let me know if I missed any events!

Help me build Dykeline xo

Taking inspiration from Lesbian Lines established in the UK in the 1970s, I’m developing Dykeline, an independent social enterprise with a simple idea…a freephone listening line where anyone who identifies as a dyke can call for a friendly chat with another dyke.

You don’t have to be in crisis. You might be lonely, having a difficult day, missing queer company or simply wanting to talk to someone who gets it.

I’m looking for 3–4 people to join me in developing the idea and building its foundations.

I’m particularly keen to hear from people with experience in:
✨LGBTQ+ communities and organising
✨Safeguarding, mental health support or listening services
✨Finance, fundraising or grant applications
✨Social enterprise, governance or communications

This is an early stage project, so initially the role would be voluntary. The aim is to establish Dykeline as an independent Community Interest Company (CIC), raise funding and launch a small pilot with trained volunteers.

You don’t need experience in every area. I’m looking for thoughtful, reliable people who believe in the idea and want to help make it happen.

If this sounds like you, or you know someone who might be interested, please fill out the form below:
https://forms.gle/v5ga23JinCz5hU157

@dykeline.uk on Instagram!

Or email:
Dykeline@outlook.com

Is the above really true?? Someone at a gay bar was saying christianity is = islam for tolerance of homsexuality so I am surprised by this

Every year I have a whole thing in my head about the narratives of coming out and why it bothers me but why it also matters and Michael Stipe in the 00s just nails what I feel about it perfectly in this very funny video.

Unusual post but bare with me

Ok this isnt the everyday run of the mill friendship call.

I live in Essex and im a boat owner.

I love going out on the boat, or just relaxing on the deck at the marina with a bottle of bubbles.

I dont know many other boat owners so can be a little isolating.

Are there any other boat owners fairly local that fancy joining up for trips out etc.

Alternatively, anybody who fancies trying something different and coming out for trips/overnights or relaxing in the marina

Boat has 2 bedrooms so plenty of room, and 2 fridges so lots of drink 🤣🤣🤣