Hi theansweris42, I'm glad that you have been starting to find ways to connect to more media since the last time I was here! I'm also glad that you are still healthy and I hope it stays that way. It sounds like you're having to deal with a lot of responsibility in the house at the moment and I can u...

Hi El_, I'm sorry to hear that you've been having trouble accessing our chat services. I would definitely point you to Mo's response above. If you do have time today, our chat services will be open starting a little after 2 pm Pacific Time. If you are not living in the Pacific Time Zone I would also...

I'm glad that all helped! It can definitely feel a little strange and awkward to try and start a conversation like this out of nowhere. Luckily, the summer break provides a great way to jumpstart a conversation with a little bit of small talk. Things like: "Hey, how was your break?" "...

Hi Emm5,
I'm glad it was so helpful! Feel free to poke around some other areas of our site for more resources. At the top of the web page, you can see links to lots of topics (bodies, gender, sexual identity, etc.) with great articles and advice columns you might enjoy reading through.

Welcome to the boards! First off, I want to address that navigating relationships whether that be as acquaintances, friends, or more, can be hard and takes time and practice for everyone. It sounds like you've been doing a great job of being aware of what you have been feeling, and it doesn't sound ...

Hi Theansweris42, Sometimes in bookstores, there will be sections called LGBTQ+. Since you are restricted by hardcopy things you can buy with your vouchers, I would suggest asking someone who works in one of the stores to point you in the direction of some books you can poke through. It's their job,...

Hi Emm5, I've been following your thread, and I am so sorry about all the distress that this situation has been causing you both physically and emotionally. I wanted to check in, were you able to go see your healthcare provider to get some of the answers you were looking for? Sometimes it can take a...

Welcome back to the boards, brungerbulb! I'm glad to hear that you feel like you are at a place where you feel more comfortable and have a good relationship with your sexuality since last time on the boards! It sounds like you are experiencing some worry which is completely normal when you are antic...