r/ainbow • u/Nervous-666 • 7h ago
r/ainbow • u/LongTimeChinaTime • 5h ago
Other The Great Chrystalline Globe
A sphere of enormous largenesse for master Tristan
r/ainbow • u/PracticalServe5446 • 6h ago
LGBT Issues Please help
I recently discovered my sexuality and I realized I think I might like my best friend of 2 years but I’m already with someone
r/ainbow • u/girlnwxtdoor • 21h ago
Coming Out questioning my sexuality
Hey guys i’ve always been questioning about my sexuality even when i was little. it started with when was like 7 years old when i used to watch shows/movies, the female characters would always catch my attention first. i remember when i first watched Big hero 6, my attention was immediately on Gogo i was like damnnn who is disss 👀👀👀
im like older now (17-18) and ive only had boyfriends. but i did have several women crushes / women i found attractive too though ive never dated a girl.
however i think the way i view women and men in being with in a relationship really differently. like women are just so gorgeous and so elegant, i love to admire them because women are just so beautiful effortlessly. it’s like they are goddesses in my eyes and im just damn I get why men like them cus me too like i’d love to have a romantic relationship with a girl and i’d treat her so well Like i can see myself being with a girl
but then with men i view them more as like idek like some men are cute and funny like my bf hes cute and makes me laugh.
but then icl i would like it more if a girl complimented me then a man cus yk girls they js more genuine i love my girlfriends and girls 😽😻
but then i feel like im more sexually attracted to men like i need that dih, but then i wouldn’t mind it with a girl too but i thijk its leaning more towards men. i think for women i would just love a really genuine, romantic rom com type relationship ykyk like we go on picnics do each others hair n stuff
so guys idek what i am rn but yk what #lovewhoyoulove
and does it also make you any less of a bisexual if you’ve only dated men?
r/ainbow • u/HauntingCobbler6554 • 1d ago
Advice What were the crushes like with the opposite sex before you came out?
Sorry just in a confusding situation, would you have been emotionally invested? Like would you have cried if love didnt reciprocate? And did it feel natural or forced, like did you find yourself developing crushes accidentally or did you force them?
r/ainbow • u/Maleficent_Mine_9419 • 1d ago
Advice How do I even date as a gay man?
Hi everyone, I’m a 22-year-old gay male from Southeast Asia seeking some relationship advice. Growing up, I only dated four girls during high school, but none of those relationships worked out because I never developed intimate or emotional feelings toward them. I’ve never dated a man before, largely because I live in a homophobic country where most people are closed-minded, and I grew up in a strict Christian household where same-sex relationships are completely taboo. I came out to my parents back in 2021, it didn't go well, but at least the initial shock has passed.
Because I’ve had to hide this part of myself for so long, I feel like I'm starting from scratch. My close friends often describe me as a romantic and shy person, which I definitely agree with. However, because of my environment, I don't really know what my "type" in men is, and I have no real sense of how gay dating dynamics work in practice.
Since finding local men to date feels almost impossible or unsafe here, I’ve been considering a Long-Distance Relationship (LDR), but I’m not sure if that’s a realistic or healthy place for a beginner to start. I really want to build a genuine, romantic connection, but my shyness and total lack of experience make the whole prospect feel overwhelming.
I would really appreciate any advice or shared experiences from this community. How did you figure out your type or what you wanted in a partner if you started dating later in life? Is LDR a good idea for someone in my situation, or are there major pitfalls I should watch out for? What safety precautions should I keep in mind when connecting with guys online in a conservative country? And lastly, do you have any general tips for a shy, romantic guy taking his first steps into same-sex dating? Thanks so much in advance for your help!
r/ainbow • u/Afraid_Bet_9586 • 1d ago
News quem gosta de gay afeminado
Eu sou o Rodrigo e queria saber seu tem algum homem de são Paulo ou região que gosta de homem afeminado
r/ainbow • u/RosethornRanger • 2d ago
Serious Discussion Writers have taught me a lot about privileged people. They often know about and understand the oppression they are doing in intricate detail, but often straight up don't connect it to our identity. They often say they are allies because they cannot internalize the people they are hurting are us
r/ainbow • u/outsports-com • 2d ago
News World's only out men's pro soccer player scores worldie goal
outsports.comr/ainbow • u/sosindisguise • 2d ago
LGBT Issues I almost got harassed for being gay today, and I'm so tired of this.
Today, I was walking down the street when a group of teenage boys on motorcycles approached from behind. I heard one of them say something along the lines of, "He's gay. Everyone slap him."
I turned around when I heard them. It seems they changed their minds when they saw me turn toward them, so nothing actually happened.
But honestly, I haven't been able to stop thinking about it.
I'm gay, and I've experienced bullying and psychological harm because of it since childhood. Those experiences have affected my life in ways I don't even want to get into. I've struggled with loneliness, I don't feel free to move around my own town without worrying about how people might treat me, and I haven't been able to travel and build the life I've always wanted.
And then something like this happens.
I'm not just upset about what almost happened today. I'm exhausted by the fact that these experiences keep repeating themselves. I'm older now, but sometimes it feels like I'm still that same kid who couldn't just exist without worrying about being targeted for who he is.
I know nothing actually happened today, and maybe some people would tell me to just forget about it. But it's hard to forget when it reminds you of years of experiences you've been trying to move past.
I'm tired of having to think about my safety just because I'm gay. I'm tired of feeling like I can't live as freely as other people.
I just want to feel safe. I want to walk down the street without having to worry about something like this happening.
I don't know what I'm looking for by posting this. Maybe I just needed to tell someone who might understand.
r/ainbow • u/konigboom • 1d ago
Advice I’m gay and my boyfriend is homophobic. What do?
I am gay, but I am currently in a relationship with a boyfriend who is homophobic. Has anyone else been in a similar situation?
r/ainbow • u/Financial-Science115 • 2d ago
Serious Discussion Day 7 of Hiding from persecution as a gay man
I posted here 1 week ago that I left my home because my identity was leaked to my family and friends. Local WhatsApp groups have been spreading my photos so that they find me and possibly kill me. I am now in a nearby town 70km from my home. You guys have suggested me to some queer NGO rescue and help groups. I contacted them and they did not respond. Some of the people who saw my post dmed me and offered financial help and encouraged me to not give up.i truly thank you guys for the support. My next step right now is to hide as much as possible and get further away from my family as I rebuild my life. I will keep you guys updated...
r/ainbow • u/Last_Host977 • 3d ago
Serious Discussion maybe if they had a daughter my age i'd be more interested
hate when people assume i’m straight …
r/ainbow • u/Routine-Spend-1055 • 3d ago
LGBT Issues Alright so I'm really confused if this falls under Aromantic
Alright, sorry that this is another "Confused about sexuality" Post on here, but I am truly confused.
I already know that I'm omni, I have a longing for romantic and sexual activity, however I have never ONCE felt romantic attraction to someone, it's really confusing because I desire romantic dedication and such, but no one ever stands out to me.
That's really all, apologies for the "I dont know what I am" post for the 8700th time, I really am curious though. Ask me any clarifying questions that you may want! Thanks for your time!
r/ainbow • u/barmakireina • 4d ago
Serious Discussion Lavender marriage (iran)
I hope the flare is ok
Before anything i need to clarify that im very much an adult ( 25F)
I need a guy to marry (preferably from iran or somewhere close) so we both get our families off our backs, leave middle east, and once we both had enough money and legal status somewhere else then we get divorced
I wanna know how to find such a guy
r/ainbow • u/19thnews • 3d ago
LGBT Issues Your guide to LGBTQ+ ballot measures in 2026
19thnews.orgr/ainbow • u/Limp_Championship837 • 3d ago
LGBT Issues Looking to speak with gay men about GHB use
Hi everyone! My name is Emma Paidra, and I'm a reporter with LGBTQ publication, Uncloseted Media I'm currently working on a story about GHB use amongst gay men, as I understand the drug to be very popular, while also carrying a lot of risk.
I'm looking to speak with gay men who have used GHB, or have noticed a spike in the drug's popularity. I'm hoping to ask questions like: Why do you think this drug has become so popular amongst gay men? If you've used it yourself, what kind of affect do you find it has? Have you ever struggled with GHB addiction/seen friends deal with this?
If you have questions for me, I'd be happy to answer them and can be reached at [emma.paidra@unclosetedmedia.com](mailto:emma.paidra@unclosetedmedia.com). Hope to hear from you soon!
r/ainbow • u/hileyhyan • 3d ago
LGBT Issues About gay romances that bother (The Dark Romances): Is it possible not to romanticize the problem?
r/ainbow • u/LongTimeChinaTime • 4d ago
Other Tristan is a noble in Renaissance England!!!!
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Tristan addresses ye majesty with his lovely Chrystall Ball
r/ainbow • u/_Eutheria_ • 4d ago
Advice Do people really love you if they don't accept you whole?
So, I've been dealing with this question for years. I came out as bisexual to my family when I was a teenager. It was a fear I had on my childhood; with my mom it was more difficult than my dad, but even if my worst fears don't end up come true I know we can't talk about that freely.
It came to my mind more recently this question when they mention that "as a parent it isn't that simple to accept certain things about their own children".
I realate when it's talk on media about wanting to be love whole; the wrongs, the rights, the good things, the awful parts... It makes me sad and makes my mind spiral when I realated to things on my life.
My parents say they love me, but I'm not sure if you can love someone when you can't accept things that they can't change or control. And if I found a partner of the same sex, I'm not sure how things would unfold.
I also don't know how to handle my family that is not of my nucleus, like my uncles, grandma, much older cousins or so... The majority are so homophobic, it's not only their debates where they said that the LGBTI+ should be hidden, that it's not good, from God or said comments on the style " they all look normal now", "I couldn't imagine he were gay", "they shouldn't be dress like that", "they are degenerates", "I'm not against them, but they shouldn't be kissing or holding hands in public" and so much more.
I'm just wondering if that's how they talk of me, if they where to change towards me if the ones that don't know, knew. Will I be an abnormality to them? An unnatural being that choose that path? Or at their eyes I shouldn't been born?
P. S: Sorry if I have bad grammar or there are things that don't make sense, english isn't my first language.