1. Home
  2. People & Relationships
  3. GLBT Teens

Dealing With Dating

Dating & relationships can be tough for anyone. But gay teens also need to think about things like safety, dating openly, and how to meet people if no one else they know is out. Still despite the challenges, the dating game can be won! Find out how.

Gay Teen Dating Tips

Ellen's GLBT Teens Blog

Gay Teen Sex Questions

Monday December 14, 2009

Wondering about sex? If you are like a lot of GLBT teens, you have a lot of questions. Here are some of the ones that have come up recently:

Check out some more sex questions from gay and lesbian teens.

Episcopal Chruch Donates to NY Gay Youth Homeless Shelter

Thursday December 10, 2009

ali forney center

The Ali Forney Center opened in 2002 to provide safe shelter for GLBT youth in New York City. It was named after Ali Forney, a homeless gay teen who was murdered in 1997. The center, which takes in about 1,000 GLBT youth each year still has a nightly waiting list averaging 150.

The Ali Forney Center has had many supporters over the years including the late Golden Girls actress, Bea Arthur, who donated a significant amount to the organization. This week another donor came forward, the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island which contributed $200,000 towards a new 16-bed shelter in Queens, New York.

This might come as a surprise to a lot of people who assume Christianity is hostile to GLBT community. As Carl Siciliano, Ali Forney's Executive Director told the New York Times, "For a lot of us, when we hear about Christianity, our stomachs kind of churn. Another part of me is very grateful the church is making this kind of gesture."

Related:

Hilarious Headline: "Teens Use Secret Sexting Language to Hide Activities"

Tuesday December 8, 2009

This might be just about the most hilarious headline I've seen in a long time!

Thank you Fox News Denver for warning parents that, "If you think your child isn't doing it, it may [be] because your teen is working hard to K-P-C (keep parents clueless) by using a secret sexting language."

I can't believe there isn't anything better to report on.

What do you think of this secret "sexting" language?

Mihomi's Story of Life as a Lesbian Teen

Monday December 7, 2009

Last week we heard from 15-year-old Colby about life as a gay teen.

This week, 15-year-old Mihomi offers advice to teens who are trying to answer the complex question, "Am I gay?" and explains how she was able to come up with the answer for herself.

See what she has to say...

Explore GLBT Teens
About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

What Does Your Surname Mean?

Your last name may reveal a compelling story about your family history. More >

  1. Home
  2. People & Relationships
  3. GLBT Teens

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.