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Online, you'll find tools to help you explore the myriad social and political aspects of being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Whether you want to know more about the coming-out experience, are looking for local community resources, want some GLBT activism opportunities, want to stay current on GLBT news and popular culture, are looking for fun things to do, or are looking for a date, the Web can provide access to whatever information or resources you need.

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Coming Out Questions

If you're just starting to question whether you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, it's ... read more »

LGBT Community

The Internet has transformed GLBT people's ability to find community resources and each other. ... read more »

LGBT Health and Parenting

Of course, in addition to general community resources, there are plenty of subject-specific GLBT ... read more »

GLBT Media

GLBT news is no longer a fringe topic. All major news outlets cover stories pertaining to various ... read more »

Get Involved with GLBT Rights

There are more GLBT activist groups out there than you can shake a stick at. It's possible to get ... read more »

Religious Issues in the GLBT Community

Faith and spirituality can be complicated issues for GLBT folks. Many people raised in communities ... read more »

GLBT Travel and Other Activities

Coming out and community and activism are all well and good, but what about good old-fashioned fun? ... read more »

GLBT Dating

While being GLB or T is not all about sex or relationships, dating is certainly an integral part of most single people's lives. The Internet has transformed dating for all populations, but the degree to which it has enhanced GLBT dating options is indescribable.

Dulcinea's Insight

You don't need to use a GLBT-specific dating site to find a same-sex date. Many dating sites have same-sex dating options. Fewer traditional dating sites have transgender options though.

Have a sense of what you're looking for when you begin-particularly if you are a gay man. Some sites are more sex-oriented, and some are more dating/relationship-oriented. You'll have a better chance of finding what you're looking for if you target your search.

Be honest, and be careful. If you misrepresent yourself online, you're unlikely to be able to maintain your charade in person. And remember that not everyone out there is who he or she claims to be. Be cautious about what personal information you disclose. And it's always a good idea to plan a first date for a safe, public place. If you're a teenager, stay away from sites catering to adults.

If you're looking for transgender dating sites, avoid any sites that use the term "shemale." It's probably not a legitimate trans site.

Dulcinea's Picks

PlanetOut Personals has a wealth of GLBT profiles. The personals are free to browse but paid membership is required to respond to profiles. Lesbians are unlikely to be approached by men on this site.

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Gay.com Personals are more focused on gay men and a little more on sex. However, there are lesbian, bi, and trans profiles. Membership is required.

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Pink Sofa is a lesbian-specific dating site. It's subscription based, and there are forums as well as profiles

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TGPersonals is a free transgender personals site. It includes warnings about how to avoid fake trans dating sites and Internet scams.

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Lovetastic helps gay men find long-term partners. This site is aimed at men who are looking for love and serious relationships rather than just a date. Great design with easy-to-browse content: just type in zip code, age range, or keyword, and Lovetastic will give you some matches. This site has clever, randomly generated profile questions such as "How do you waste your time?" or "If you could be in any movie, which would it be?"

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PinkCupid.com offers lesbian women a place to look for and chat with other lesbian women. Create a profile, search for users with shared interests, create a list of users you are interested in contacting, and see who's interested in contacting you.

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