Dating Someone New to Poly A statement that comes up often in poly circles is, “I don’t date newbies.” Those words tend to generate two distinct responses. People either nod their heads in agreement and understanding or they bristle at the idea of excluding an entire...
Tips for family, friends and partners of LGBTQ+ folks Learning that your friend or loved one identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender can lead to a number of reactions. It’s quite possible that you might be surprised or confused by the revelation. Maybe...
Overcoming the challenges of flirting Part of the fun of getting to know someone you’re interested in romantically or sexually often involves flirting. There are lots of ways to flirt. Some are subtle. Others may be more overt. Everyone has their own style. But what...
Social Media Fatigue Social media can be a wonderful tool to bring us together with friends, keep us up to date on current events and help us stay on top of our interests. Unfortunately, like many good things, it can also become too much sometimes. It’s easy to feel...
Being Queer in a rural environment According to a report by Movement Advance Project (MAP), there are millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people living in rural areas across the nation. MAP estimates that the LGBTQ population in these places is...
