Gay, bisexual or just curious and ready to come out? Here you'll find articles, tips and resources to help you come out.
Sometimes thoughts about being gay can take up most of our day. What's the best or worst thing about being gay?
Just about 23.5 hours of my day are consumed by me thinking about how I am gay... After you came out did your mind go back to normal, as in thinking about other things than just being gay?
Have you ever taken your boyfriend home to meet mom, dad and the rest of the family? What was your experience?
Are you the only gay person in a homophobic small town? Is your self-esteem keeping you from meeting other gay friends?
Are you the only gay person in your small or rural town? Tips on how to deal with being the only gay person in your small or rural town.
How do you find support from family and friends after coming out.
Low self-esteems are selfish and can be deceptive, which is why you've got to understand it and then find ways to overcome it by playing its same game.
Coming out in a letter is a good option for guys that express themselves best in writing. These suggestions can help you write a coming out letter to family or friends.
Texting is quick and easy, but there are certain things that you should never say over text.
What can a newly out gay man expect after coming out? Share your coming out experiences.
Coming out can be a real reality check. It's like growing a new set of eyes. They way you see yourself and others changes, often times quite drastically. So, what can you expect after coming out?
The number of same-sex couples in the United States increased by more than 20% between 2000 and 2005. The Williams Institute theorizes that this increased in the number of gay and lesbian couples may have to do with their increased willingness to disclose their sexuality.
Will gay, lesbian, and bisexual people be counted in the 2010 U.S. Census? What affect will the 2010 Census have on the gay, lesbian, and bisexual population?
How many gays are there in the United States? There are several reasons why the number of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people can only be estimated.
Coming out isn't a one-time event. It's a process that happens over time. The first step to coming out to others, however, is coming out to yourself.
Coming out to his two lesbian moms wasn't as easy as he thought it might be. Turns out one of his moms has a sorted past with her relatives and doesn't want him to come out on that side of the fence. He says he's never been ashamed of his sexuality, why should he hide it now?
Having a hard time meeting gay friends? Here are a few tips that can help you meet more gay friends.
Social networking applications like Facebook and Myspace give you the option of displaying your sexuality on your profile. They either ask if you are gay or straight or they want you to list what gender you are interested in meeting, making it obvious if you're gay or bi. But, can you be outed if you put your sexuality on your Facebook or Myspace profile?
He's gay in a town that isn't exactly gay-friendly. He suspects that his little brother might be gay as well. Why does this bother him so?
You don't know any other gay guys, but your straight girl friend has agreed to go to the gay bar with you. Is it okay to take a straight girl to a gay bar?
I had already come out to my dad's side of the family. I was comfortable being out and looked forward to our vacation together, even though I was the only gay one on the trip. I thought there might be moments when I would be uncomfortable, but what resulted was instead their discomfort. I was out, but I didn't anticipate them still being in the closet with the way they felt about me being gay.
When is the best time to come out to your family and friends? You'll know when the time is right to come out to your family.
Don't let the stress of being gay on Thanksgiving Day ruin your holiday time. These tips will help you navigate your way around the Thanksgiving Day holiday as a gay man.
Can't handle a home-for-the-holidays reunion? Dried up holiday funds keeping you put? Here's your guide to surviving Thanksgiving and Christmas away from home.
Is this your first trip home as an out gay man? Navigate your way around awkward moments, football straightness, and dating innuendos.
Mom wants you to come home on Thanksgiving Day, but is turkey time the best time to come out?
Books that can help you come out of the closet.
National Coming Out Day happens annually on October 11th. National Coming Out Day promote government and increases public awareness of gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender rights and issues. National Coming Out Day is also a day to celebrate sexual identity. Here are ways you can celebrate.
Coming out isn't easy, nor is a life in the closet. Before you come out, read these resources that can help you through the transition to a more open and gay-affirmative life.
Are you gay and just came out or plan on coming out in college? Here are tips on how to telling your roommate, finding new gay friends, campus safety and dating.
You have feelings or fantasize about other men, but does that mean you're gay? Find out how to determine if you are gay.
Ron is bisexual and ready to come out to his wife, family and kids. He asks a few very personal questions before taking the next step.
There are many benefits to journaling. Jotting down your thoughts is a great way to manage stress. Journaling can also helps you achieve some degree of clarity on how to best approach the tough situations in your life, like coming out.
You're ready to come out, but your mom threatens to kick you out if you do. Then, she changes her mind and says gay is OK. Should you believe her?
This grandmother found her grandson's Myspace page that says he's gay. He hasn't come out to her as gay yet. Should she out him to the family?
Coming out is a process. Read this step-by-step guide for gay men coming out of the closet.
Is it true that 1 in 10 people is gay or is this statistic just a myth? Find out what percentage of the population actually is gay.
