The laws allowing adoptions by gay couples have actually been more progressive than for marriage equality, with many states allowing same-sex couples or LGBT identified individuals to adopt. With the passage of gay marriage, even more couples now view adopting children as part of the process of establishing a family. But what actually is involved […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Family of Choice — Gay Adoptions appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The laws allowing adoptions by gay couples have actually been more progressive than for marriage equality, with many states allowing same-sex couples or LGBT identified individuals to adopt. With the passage of gay marriage, even more couples now view adopting children as part of the process of establishing a family. But what actually is involved in an LGBT adoption? Who tends to be drawn to adoption, what are the different types of adoptions and what is the process one goes through in order...

Whether it is aging, falling in love or developing a career, the only constant in life is that change occurs. Last week's show about coming out illustrated a major change in gay people's lives -- revealing one's sexual identity can result in both positive and negative impacts. A recent YouTube video about a young man who comes out and wows an audience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3WPZBNwXPA)shows how negative reactions can become positive changes. The changes we face can be forced on us...

Coming out is not an event, a one-time announcement that is over and done in one simple step. Coming out is a process, developed over time, in which each individual chooses who to identify oneself as gay or bisexual, when to make the information known and how to tell it. It is a rite of […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Five Principles of Coming Out appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Coming out is not an event, a one-time announcement that is over and done in one simple step. Coming out is a process, developed over time, in which each individual chooses who to identify oneself as gay or bisexual, when to make the information known and how to tell it. It is a rite of passage for each person in the LGBT community, when one's secret becomes known and the weight of holding back the truth about oneself is gradually lifted. For some, it is a painful and challenging aspect of...

Substance abuse is considered a major societal problem in both the general population and in the LGBT community. What makes the difference between someone who drinks occasionally compared to someone who has become dependent? When does use become abuse? How are gays affected by substance use and limited in their ability to seek help? The […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Todd Connaughty – Pride Institute – LGBT Substance Abuse appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Substance abuse is considered a major societal problem in both the general population and in the LGBT community. What makes the difference between someone who drinks occasionally compared to someone who has become dependent? When does use become abuse? How are gays affected by substance use and limited in their ability to seek help? The Pride Institute (http://pride-institute.com/)specializes in providing residential and outpatient treatment programs for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual...

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays — PFLAG — is a national organization which provides support and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. With over 200,000 members in over 350 affiliate groups, it is the central place for families and friends of LGBT people to find support and assistance, to be a […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Rabbi David Horowitz — President of PFLAG appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays -- PFLAG (http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194&srcid=-2) -- is a national organization which provides support and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. With over 200,000 members in over 350 affiliate groups, it is the central place for families and friends of LGBT people to find support and assistance, to be a voice for those who cannot speak. Join your host Jim Duke (http://jimduke-guideforgaymen.com/)in a discussion...

Statistically speaking, 11% of lesbians report violence by their female partner and 15% of gay men who lived with a male partner report being victimized by a male partner. But numbers do not tell the story of what happens when love hurts. What are the forms that abuse can take? What are the abusers trying […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Lichen Craig — Touch — Gay Domestic Abuse appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Statistically speaking, 11% of lesbians report violence by their female partner and 15% of gay men who lived with a male partner report being victimized by a male partner. But numbers do not tell the story of what happens when love hurts. What are the forms that abuse can take? What are the abusers trying to achieve through violence and control, and how do victims extricate themselves from violent relationships? Resources are available to those who are being abused or know someone who is,...

For Michael Bloom of Bloom Coaching and Performance LLC, the challenges of caregiving hit home when he found himself caring for both of his elderly parents and are reflected in his book “The Accidental Caregiver’s Survival Guide.” From his knowledge and experience he has developed valuable insights into the role of caregiving, specifically as it […] The post Guide for Gay Living – The Gay Caregiver appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

For Michael Bloom of Bloom Coaching and Performance LLC (http://bloomforcoach.com/), the challenges of caregiving hit home when he found himself caring for both of his elderly parents and are reflected in his book "The Accidental Caregiver's Survival Guide." (http://theaccidentalcaregiver.weebly.com/)From his knowledge and experience he has developed valuable insights into the role of caregiving, specifically as it affects gay men and women. We find ourselves as helpers for our parents,...

Nudity has been a recognized form of social interaction for many years, with gay nudists an accepted part of the community. As an alternative to other forms of socialization, nudity offers some special aspects, such as never having to worry about what you’re going to wear. But isn’t it all just an excuse to get […] The post Guide for Gay Living – Gay Nudist Groups appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Nudity has been a recognized form of social interaction for many years, with gay nudists an accepted part of the community. As an alternative to other forms of socialization, nudity offers some special aspects, such as never having to worry about what you're going to wear. But isn't it all just an excuse to get together for sex? Can a group of gay men get together naked and actually look each other in the eye? Tim Davis, one of the board members of Gay Naturists International ...

The repeal of DOMA and Prop 8 by the Supreme Court had opened the doors for many gay couples to be married. However, now that the legal sanctions are in coming into place, how do you plan for it? Why not a gay wedding planner (http://www.gayweddingplanner.net/)!? With years of experience behind him, California-based Richard Cadieux of Joyful Weddings and Marriages (http://www.joyfulweddingsandmarriages.com/)shares his experiences as a certified wedding planner of hundreds of weddings, both...

Adora Diana, sexologist and owner of Healthy Eros (http://www.healthyeros.com), joins Jim Duke (http://jimduke-guideforgaymen.com/)for a frank discussion on frequently asked questions about gay sex. Does size matter? Do all gay men engage in anal sex? How does porn affect relationships? Listen in on these and other questions in this week's segment of Guide For Gay Living. Note: Adult content and explicit language used!

Gay travel is a booming industry, estimated to be 10% of all the travel spending. Cruise lines, hotels and destinations have learned that welcoming gay travelers makes good business sense and are taping into the lucrative gay market. Dan Howell (http://www.danhowelltravel.com/)has worked in the travel industry for many years, catering specifically to the LGBT community. He has an interesting take on the changes that have occurred in the industry, what is happening in the current market and...

Online dating has become one of the most utilized methods for meeting people. What makes for effective online dating? What are some of the pitfalls and what leads to online success? Can you find real love in the online dating world or is it just a place for hook ups and shallow connections? Your host, Jim Duke (http://jimduke-guideforgaymen.com/), is in the process of writing a book on online dating, and he discovered a recent article by Wilfrid Koponen, Ph.D....

Sara York (http://sarayork.com/sarayork/)has written over 50 novels with gay characters, some romantic and some erotic. The genre of M/M romance novels is a growing one, with a number of women authors and a growing audience of both straight and gay readers. How does a straight, married mother end up writing gay romance novels? How is she able to populate her books with characters that ring true emotionally and sexually to the experience of gay men? And what impact has there been on her...

Drake Jensen is a gifted and talented artist, a county-western singer and song writer who also happens to be openly gay. His business manager, Sean Morin, also happens to be his husband. Together they are the foundation of Soaring Eagle Productions which has produced Drake's latest album "OUTlaw." The combination of a couple who share both a personal and professional life may not be uniquely gay, but against the backdrop of the traditionally conservative country music scene theirs is a story...

We live in a society that puts tremendous value on youth and views aging as a decline in one's personal value. The message is that while growing older is inevitable, aging must be avoided. Even so, our society is growing more and more aged -- according to US Census figures, by 2019, more than 30% of the US population will be age 50 or over. This creates special needs for the general population as a whole -- housing, medical care, isolation and loneliness -- and the gay population in...