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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on January 23, 2012
With more lesbian personals enjoying superb relationship with their partners and women seeking women dating scene enjoying a nice increase in popularity, it is only natural that communities and support groups are introduced. One of the most famous support groups for lesbians and gays it the Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays or PFLAG. PFLAG is created to provide proper resources and support for parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays as well as to give lesbians and gays the right aids to expand themselves even further.
PFLAG was started in the 1970s, with Judy Manford being the organization’s igniter. She witnessed her son being beaten by police during a gay demonstration before she marched in New York’s Gay Pride Parade with a large sign that said “Parents of Gays: Unite in Support of Our Children” and started the whole movement. She received a lot of positive responses, with so many gays and lesbians asking her to talk to their parents and give proper understanding. That was when she decided to start the support group named PFLAG. 20 people attended the first PFLAG meeting.
Ten Simple Ways to Meet Lesbian & Bisexual Women
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on January 16, 2012
Many women have become comfortable with the fact that they are attracted to other women, but they often have no idea how to meet other women who feel the same attraction. It’s perfectly understandable. Many of us have been married, have busy work lives and just haven’t had the time to keep up on our social activities, let alone socializing with lesbian or bisexual women. Here are ten ways you can meet lesbian and bisexual women, both online and in the real world.
1. Online discussion forums and chat rooms for lesbians and bisexual women. Start searching google for lesbian social sites, discussion forums and activity groups. Take the time to post messages, get involved in the groups and join the live chats. If you see someone who piques your interest send her a polite private message to introduce yourself. Most of all, have fun and get involved. You’ll share and learn knowledge in the process.
Brighton Gay Bars
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on January 9, 2012
In Brighton there are a total of 400 pubs and many clubs making it perfect for a good old fashioned night out on the tiles. The Brighton Center and the Brighton Dome are great live music venues and there are gigs on each and every night. The Brighton Festival is the largest arts festival in England and brings thousands of visitors every May when it’s held and of course there is the Gay Pride carnival which is held every August in Preston Park.
Brighton is nicknamed “the gay capital of Britain” and it’s not hard to see why, the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual community is rather substantial and is served by shops, clubs and bars and many support groups.
Gay Travel With a Spiritual Focus
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on January 2, 2012
If you’ve ever traveled in a group or with a tour group, then you know how the dynamics of the group can impact the entire travel experience. Although there are many other considerations, such as time, money, and itineraries, that go into the making of a good travel experience, it’s who you travel with that can have the greatest impact. Travel companies that focus on gay travel are well aware of this and strive to provide the best travel experiences for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities. The very best attempts also provide opportunity for spiritual growth and a greater sense of self awareness.
With the assumption that people of like intention can glean more from a travel experience, companies like Spirit Journeys put together itineraries that allow members of the gay community to share the experience of spiritual growth while coming in contact with places with mystical qualities and natural beauty. In this sense, gay travel can be infinitely more meaningful and memorable. Without the strain of being grouped with non-gays, an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding is created, thus providing a greater opportunity to learn and share. With spiritual growth as the main goal of a trip, the sites and activities become more than something to gawk at, but something to experience.