First time gay relationship

Forcing your partner into a pact of silence could be construed as shame on your part. This will make them feel used. Try this instead:. Want to give same-sex experimentation a go? I applaud you for having the confidence to pursue your newfound desires. Listen to this wonderful audio content.

3 tips for guys seeking their first gay experience

If anyone makes you feel ostracized for your past straight relationships or sexual fluidity, just disengage. This is the first of many first dates. Sometimes—especially with girls—you realize you have more of a friendship chemistry than a sexual dynamic. Are you a top, bottom, switch, vers, femme, butch, futch, chapstick lesbian, pillow princess, stone butch, or power bottom?

This Is What You Learn In Your First Gay Relationship

Exhilarating, full of hope and expectation, bewildering, and, at times, complicated. Dramatic highs, horrific lows, and absolutely everything in between, all crammed into a insignificant time, making you proud and frankly scared.

50 Gay Questions To Ask on a First Date

How did you decide what to wear to this date? Do you read tarot? What are your thoughts on astrology? How do you organize your bookshelves? Have a good go-to first date question that often leads to a second date? Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya is the managing editor of Autostraddle and a lesbian writer of essays, fiction, and pop culture criticism living in Orlando.