What Is the Sidewalk Rule? And Why Is It Controversial?
Something old is new again. The old-fashioned “sidewalk rule” is still widely practiced around the…
Something old is new again. The old-fashioned “sidewalk rule” is still widely practiced around the world, even though the conditions that necessitated it are long gone. The sidewalk rule dictates a social expectation that when a heterosexual couple walks together on a sidewalk, the man should walk on the outside near the traffic, and the…
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Although the LGBTQ+ community uses online dating platforms far more often than their straight counterparts, harassment is still a major concern. Gay men who want to meet new people casually may find that gay chat roulette sites are a way to scratch the itch without the drama. The best chat platforms offer a safe space…
The Short Version: Aavia is an app that tracks your hormone health symptoms to provide personalized insights on your cycle. With Aavia’s help, you can gain a better understanding of when to expect cramps, low energy, and mood swings–and how to live your best life with them. Julia Pintar, Aavia team member and hormone health…
Quick admission, I am a study junkie. I love to read scientific studies. I’m a science dork, so I often read about new science, but I also want to keep educating myself about what’s going on with everyone, mentally and emotionally. I even have a podcast where I chat with the authors of these studies…
How I Help: Group and One-on-One Coaching Bio: Pamela is The Lesbian Love Coach, your guide to finding the lesbian love of your life. She has been in two long-term relation… (read more) Phone Number: 760-521-4238 Website: https://lesbianrelationshipcoach.com
Traditional matchmaking tends to be an intensely heteronormative field. Generally speaking, old-school matchmakers only take on men as clients and keep large databases of eligible women. The scene has changed a lot to keep up with a more modern approach to dating, and many agencies are moving away from the strict confines of traditional matchmaking….
When you meet a new romantic prospect, are you quick to fall head over heels? Does it always feel so perfect at the beginning of a relationship? Then, are you disappointed later because they turn out to be as bad as the last one? You may have an anxious attachment style that is preventing you…
Dating as a gay person has changed a lot. For decades, people in the LGBTQ+ community had to hide their identity in the past to fit in or stay safe. But between specialized dating apps and queer media normalizing these relationships, gay dating is in a new era. That said, it doesn’t come without its…
When I was 15, I told a friend that I was interested in him romantically. He let me down gently. I didn’t know why he wasn’t into me, but I later learned it was because he assumed I was devoutly religious (I was not). We went to a Catholic school, and I dressed in vintage…