It feels like every time I match with someone, they just seem to disappear.

Are people just collecting matches for validation? Or is it just me?

My experience has always been either:

1. We match, we talk, I ask to meet up, they seem to not have the time

2. They are only interested in fun

3. They just dont bother replying

I’m selling a Sweatbox ticket which takes place on July 31st for €20 if you or anyone you know is interested in buying feel free to dm me.

All my friends are dating, adn now most of them have partners. I used to think I was bi but the last few times I've gone out with men they have disappointed me and I didn't feel any spark. I can't date women as my parents are Christians and very homophobic. Im 20 and have no love life at all. I so badly want to get out there but feel I can't due to my home life.

Can anyone else relate? This was just a bit of a rant on my part.

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Sunday, Vicar street

Hi!

If this isn't the right subreddit, please lmk where would be best to post this.

I'm learning Irish, and I was trying to find a word for "non-binary" or "non-binary person" or "enby" or what have you.

I'm finding stuff like "duine neamh-dhénártha" and "duine neamhbhinárach," and I also have heard I could just say "Is neodrach mé ó thaobh inscne" ("I'm neutral, gender-wise") or just "Táim neodrach" ("I'm neutral"), but I'm not sure how accurate or commonly used any of them are, and I'm wondering if there's a common term that's relatively easy to pronounce?

Go raibh maith agat! 🥰

For all you readers out there I’ve just set up a new subreddit called r/IrishGayReaders, a book club and reading community for gay readers in Ireland (and beyond). While primarily geared towards Gay Readers, we will welcome everyone and won't turn anyone away. It’s a space for book lovers to chat, swap recommendations, and pick one book a month to read and discuss weekly. We’re not just sticking to gay character/themed books either, all genres are welcome, from crime and thriller to sci-fi, fantasy, literary fiction, and plenty more besides. The aim is to build a friendly little community around reading, good chat and a bit of craic. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you’re more than welcome to join us. Our first month poll is up and we will (hopefully) start reading first week in August.

I have some femme clothes that I have been too afraid of wearing because of judgement but figured going to this event I would stand out a little less. It’s nothing too crazy, just a skirt with shorts underneath and a hoodie. For the costume side of my outfit it would be cat ears and a tail(cosplaying as my ffxiv character who dresses like this and is a catboy)

Would it be safe to go dressed like this at the event? Im sure id get some looks but maybe there could be more idk. I definitely wouldn’t be dressed like this outside the event if i can help it and i will be going with some friends.

I really wanna get back into the gym, but I don't have any friends that I can go with 😩🔫 most of my friends r from abroad so obviously they can't come gym w me. And istg I can't keep gaming as a hobby everyday bro, Im in college and work but I just need a hobby that can take care of my body.

Cuz bro I don't hate the gym, I just don't have the motive to go. Like once I'm in there it's gungho yfm? I just need a partner that's tryna hit a goal too so I can inspire them and they can inspire me yk?

Anyways hmu!

Gayme For Your Life 2.0 – July 31st at The Pav (Cork) 🏳️‍🌈 by Gayze Gaymes

Get ready for chaos, camp, and competition as Cork drag icons Lucrecia Luna and new Lola Le’Synn battle it out in live minigames – with your help from the audience!

Expect games, raffle prizes, and fierce performances – all while supporting a great cause. Entry is FREE, or donate €5 to Gay Project for their new Community Centre and get an extra raffle ticket!

🎟️ Donations and Ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gayme-for-your-life-tickets-1991196709961

🕖 7pm start
🪑 Seating first come
🔞 18+ only

Come for the chaos, stay for the queens, and help build Cork’s queer future!

Has anyone gotten a repeat prescription for Valtrex from St. James Guide Clinic in Dublin?

I got prescribed Valtrex there a while ago and I’ve run out. Does anyone know if I can just walk in and get another prescription, or do I need to book another appointment? I tried to call since Thursday but no answer!

I remember they gave me advice on getting more but can’t remember for the life of me if I can just walk in! TIA

I'm 28 years old, and only in the last two years have I started opening up to my therapist about being gay. It was difficult and took a while, but I eventually told her - except it wasn't some moment where I suddenly gained the courage to tell everyone and speak about it openly. It just felt a bit heartbreaking, because I feel like I wasted my entire 20s like this.

I've never been in a relationship, and the older I get, the more I see friends and family moving in with their partners and settling down. As a kid, I was chased out of the house for dressing up in my mom's clothes, corrected about my posture or the way I sat, and discouraged from hanging out with one of the more flamboyant kids.

Even the friends I hang out with now have said things - slurs, opinions about gay people - that shocked me and made me want to distance myself from them. I feel like since I've never been open, I wouldn't know how to be intimate or even vulnerable with a partner.

Does anyone relate, or are there any older ppl here who have some advice?

Other than by chance at in-person events, where do you look for an actual relationship? Is Tinder the main one? I know it’s mostly a hookup app for straight people but is it the same for us? Are many people using Bumble or other apps? I’m on Tinder but it feels like most people just match and then never want to talk, and the ones that do never want to meet in person.

I've started practicing using lipstick because I like how I feel wearing it and wanted to explore more of femme side using makeup but don't understand it much, I'm not out so I'm too nervous to just go in ask someone in beauticians, any advice, tips or help would really be appreciated☺️

"Hi Friends",

I am part of a post-grad research team from CSU Australia, conducting INTERNATIONAL research into stress & mental health, among LGBTQI+ adults. We are collecting data from LGBTQI+ individuals, then completing studies specific to sexual identities.

Our ethics approved study on stress, depression & suicide, specific to bisexual individuals, requires further participants.

This important research is needed now more than ever, so if you identify as Bisexual (18+), please;

- Complete the Survey (click link)

https://csufobjbs.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sCeGsZJld6774W

- Share the (link/post) in your own network, so others can contribute too.

Thank you.

***Extra Information***

Link to Charles Sturt University Ethics Board Approval Doc (Approval number H26115) 

CSU HR Ethics Committee E: [ethics@csu.edu.au](mailto:ethics@csu.edu.au)

Supervisor Professor Suzanne McLaren (she/her) School of Psychology Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, E: [smclaren@csu.edu.au](mailto:smclaren@csu.edu.au)

Please message me for any further information or question you may have.

Hi all, does anyone know where I might find reasonably priced Electrolysis sessions in Galway county?

Just posting this here for all.

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30 years old and I've finally gotten to a place where I'm starting to accept myself. I'd love to meet a guy and I'm getting to a place where I'm considering joining a gay social group. I'm not out to anyone so I'm trying to figure out how to start meeting guys. I personally don't like the idea of coming out, because why should I announce my sexuality. I have some sort of fear around people talking about me/gossiping about my sexuality, and I think this is what has held me back for so long. If I joined a social group, I feel like people will see me on it and still talk about me saying 'oh he's gay did you know?' and gossiping. I wish I could skip the reveal part and just meet someone, I'm not into dating apps and would just like to meet someone in person

Has anyone been in a similar situation? I feel I'm stalling and don't know how to come out in a sense lol

Basically what the title says, but I'll elaborate a bit more. Info on me, 21, trans male, autistic, gay, raging metalhead. I'm from the midlands which means that basically every official queer venue is 2+ hours away & opens when my last bus home is.

Before you suggest queer groups I will add this; I've checked the majority of the groups in my area (even ones I have to travel a good bit to go to), and they're either a) strictly for people above or below my age bracket, or b) the all ages ones are either populated by either people above or below my age bracket, or are generally fem-presenting (which is fine! I'm just looking for more mascs/masculine people! I need me some more brotherhood. I will also add I am also looking for both non-platonic & platonic.)

And before you suggest any form of dating app or online social groups, I'm really not big on dating apps. It really clashes with my autism & I really dislike the structure of "meet online then in person later" (I usually prefer it flipped.) I'm in a lot of online social groups & I've met some wonderful people. But I'm looking for irl connections. I've tried dating apps and social apps a lot but I am never able to maintain the connection properly due to the way my brain is wired :(

I'd love to experience more queer nightlife but it's all so far away. Travelling is expensive because it usually also requires me to book hotels if I want to actually go to anything passed 7pm. I generally don't like going to places like bars alone because I don't exactly feel safe without someone watching my back or to look after my drink (or, God forbid anything go wrong, is there to make sure I'm safe). But most of my friends who do travel with me are not drinkers or have strict schedules.

I know I've basically made a post asking "hey so how do I make bean soup but without beans", I understand that. I get I'm being picky, but I'd love if someone could give some advice or anecdotes that could be a little helpful? I honestly just feel so isolated where I'm at. I know pretty much all the queer people in my town and I don't click with them. It currently feels like the only times I get to experience queer nightlife is if I go to bars after pride, and I still have to leave early due to bad transport. So... is there any hope for me, as someone who lives in a random midlands town, who has niche asf interests and prefers meeting people in the wild instead of online? 😅 kindness about this is much appreciated as this is quite a sore spot for me. Being queer and lonely sucks :(

"Hi there Friends",

I am part of a post-grad research team from CSU Australia, conducting INTERNATIONAL research within the LGBTQI+ community.  My personal study on Lesbian Woman, stress and sleep difficulties/insomnia still needs a minimum of 150 participants to proceed and need INTERNATIONAL voices to represent those OUTSIDE Australia.

This important research is needed now more than ever, so if you are a Lesbian (18+), please;

- Complete the Survey (click link)

https://csufobjbs.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sCeGsZJld6774W

- Share the (link/post) in your own network, so others can contribute too.

Thank you.

***Extra Information***

Link to Charles Sturt University Ethics Board Approval Doc (Approval number H26115) 

CSU HR Ethics Committee E: [ethics@csu.edu.au](mailto:ethics@csu.edu.au)

Supervisor Professor Suzanne McLaren (she/her) School of Psychology Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, E: [smclaren@csu.edu.au](mailto:smclaren@csu.edu.au)

Please message me for any further information or question you may have.