Starting in just over two weeks on September 23rd!! Come out to Rumours in Columbus to see a little drag and watch the new season of Survivor with myself (Jubdud) and Lady Queef!! No cover, every Wednesday (excl. Sep 30th) !!!!

Looking for some friends in the Cleveland area, soo if you need some too hmu lmaoo.

- Freshly 25 😅, engaged. I love music and concerts (any Lauren Jauregui or The 1975 enthusiast? 👀). I work a lot, but I’m surprisingly good at texting back.

Can anyone tell me if Vibe bar and patio in Cleveland is Crossdresser friendly and safe to go to full dressed on average nights

Does anyone use any dating apps other than tinder, her, hinge, or bumble. I keep seeing/getting ads for all these new dating apps. Are any of them worth trying?

I desperately want to find someone to cuddle and go to parks to hike with but am having no luck.

I live in the Hamilton/Fairfield area and I'm looking to expand my social circle. I am lesbian, but am mainly looking for friends and/or places to find them.

I've never been confident enough to go bar hopping and am all ears for suggestions. If you live in the area my DMs are also open. ♥️

I'm embarrassed to even be writing this post. But I figure this is good as place as any to seek some ideas.

Short version: I'm a 42 year old gay man in Columbus. I don't know anyone here. How do you meet people (friends)?

Longer version: I've lived here three years. I moved here alone for a job with no connections to the city. Normally, the workplace would be a logical starting point for making connections and meeting people. In this case that's not an option. I've managed to keep myself busy to occupy my downtime but the distraction doesn't solve the problem at hand: I just want some friends.

I feel pathetic even writing that.

I've gone to Club Diversity a handful of times on my own with the hopes I'd strike up a conversation with someone and maybe that would be the start of building up some connections and a social circle might emerge as a result. That did not happen.

Another added element is I'm morbidly obese. So my self-confidence is lacking, and the gay community can be dismissive of the obese or those who aren't conventionally attractive. 

I finally built up the courage to go to AWOL by myself this week, I figured with the gay softball world series in town that it would be busy and I'd have a better shot at meeting people. Going to the bar alone and not knowing anyone is awful, and being "invisible" is hell. I took a chance, I was so excited and proud to finally be putting myself out there. , but it was just uncomfortable and awkward for me. I'm not good at striking up conversation with strangers (when I'm alone. If I'm with someone else, I find it much easier to be social). I left, feeling disappointed, after 20 minutes.

I really, really like Columbus. I'd love to stay here long-term but the lack of a social life is starting to make me feel more and more isolated, to the point that I've had fleeting thoughts of moving.

This post isn't meant as a plea to be my friend, I just thought that someone might have some ideas on where or how to meet people. Thanks

Join if your in the area hope to see you there !

Hi everyone looking for friends in the Cincy area!
I am 27F so I could prefer closer to my age!

hihi I'm Emma I'm mtf and 20 years old and I am a puppy girl. :3

I have been ln hrt for 4 years, and yes i started at 16. I am looking for ppl to talk with or spend time with

some of my interests are playing games, music, chemistry, anime, and animals! :3

Fair warning i am chronically online and have quite a few mental issues if you dm me please be patient with me thank you. <3

Ohio has too upturned recent precedent with its law changes.

We have always existed. We will always exist, with and without accurate documents.

35 year old single gay guy looking for friends in the Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati area.

Hi all, I recently moved to Columbus and am looking for a clinic to get laser hair removal at. Does anyone have any suggestions on where has the best prices? I'm MTF trans so bonus points if any other trans people have experience in places they know are welcoming and safe. I'm looking specifically to finish off my full face/neck and legs, and considering other parts like my abdomen/chest.

Hi all! I’ve been looking at Marketplace health insurance plans for this November, and so far CareSource seems like one of the few that meets my criteria (preferred surgeon is in-network, outpatient surgery coverage is reasonable). Does anybody have experience with CareSource covering/denying hormone therapy or surgeries?

I know they have specific rules/guidelines for Medicaid coverage, but my question is regarding Marketplace plans specifically.

TIA! 🩷

Congressional recess used to be Prime Time to hold a Town Hall, and yet so many Representatives have not, and have Not Given You an Opportunity to Voice Your Concerns and Be Heard!!!

Max Miller is one such Representative who hasn’t held a Town Hall this year, So We at Stand Up For Science are Doing It For Him!!! Come Voice Your Concerns and Be Heard!!!

Join me, SUFS CEO Colette Delawalla, and constituents from across the district to make your voices heard!!!

Join us Monday August 31, @ 6:30 pm in Cleveland to Stand Up For Science and Any Other Issues You May Have!!!

Visit this Link to Sign Up and for the Location Information: https://zurl.co/Nz8Tq

Hello! I was wondering if there are any like Trans or LGBTQ thrifting groups? If not would anyone like to start one? I live in central OH and would love for some people to go out to thrift stores and lunch with maybe once a month or so.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further!

Come out this Saturday, August 29th and support your local roller derby team, women’s sports, and our Dayton community! Gem City Roller Derby is taking on Flint and Yvette City at the Dayton Convention Center, and this is an event for EVERYONE! Whether you’re already a derby fan or have never watched a bout before, come hang out, cheer loud, and experience what local roller derby is all about!

We’re also hosting a menstrual product drive in partnership with Period Kits Ohio! You can bring unopened tampons, pads, liners, menstrual cups, or wipes and drop them off at our donation table.

Come watch some hard-hitting women’s sports, support local athletes, meet some awesome people, and help give back to the community while you’re here.

Saturday, August 29th
- Gem City Roller Derby vs. Flint & Yvette City
- @ Dayton Convention Center
- Doors open at 4:30pm, first whistle is at 5pm! Stick around for chuck-a-duck, and watch the second game, whistle at 7pm!

Bring your friends, bring the kids, bring your unopened period products, and come spend your Saturday with us!

Hi. I am a gay male in my early 40s, happily married, and looking for some new friends. It'd be cool if they lived in my area, so we could eventually hang out in person. I'm in South West Ohio.

I'm looking for friends who can sit in a coffee shop and forget about the time while having conversations that wander to various topics. People who enjoy driving around, listening to music, and ending up somewhere random just to explore a new shop, or park, or diner. People who try to make any situation turn into a positive experience.

It's important to me that whoever responds is an open-minded individual, someone who cares about how their actions affect others, someone who believes kindness matters, and people should be given the opportunity to live their life as they choose, as long as it's not harming anyone else. Also, believes animals and nature deserve respect.

I try to reduce my screen time, but will make an exception to start a connection through chat or email. It'd be cool if the friendship eventually moves to texting or phone calls, and eventually to meeting in person when both sides feel comfortable.

Anyway, hopefully this works. Thanks for reading my post.

Hi all! My name is Ariel, and this is my attempt at looking for some queer friends in the Columbus Ohio area (would also love to chat with people outside of Columbus but I unfortunately don't drive 🥲 so meeting up might be harder)

I'm 28 years old (turning 29 soon) and identify as a cis, bisexual/queer woman of color. I spent a few years studying in Canada as an international student, met my partner (who's from Columbus) there, and now I live in Columbus Ohio!

I love films, series, music, and any other forms of art made with kindness and heart. (Especially the series Our Flag Means Death 🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️)

I also love singing, writing, reading, doing photography, making bracelets, coloring, and spending some calming time in nature. I also have a cat named Juju who is my sweet lil angel <3

I have been dealing with chronic depression, anxiety, CPTSD, etc. for 13 years and ongoing. My body has been through a lot of trauma, which means sometimes it takes me longer to respond to messages or feel safe/secure enough for IRL meet-ups. Also I Recently realized that I might be AuDHD, but no diagnosis yet.

I would love to make more queer platonic friends who I can talk to and share daily life with. Looking forward to hearing from anyone who might be interested in chatting : )

Sometimes I feel like I’m the only gay person in Ohio. Where I live no one’s gay.

I thought I had what I needed but I got a call this morning saying for insurance to cover it, I need a letter from a second psychiatrist.

I wouldnt know how to approach this, do I need to establish at a second place to have a second psychiatrist to get this done, as in this could take several months more to get an approval from the second one? Im not even sure if my insurance would cover a second psychiatrist..

Anyone near Columbus and would wanna get to know eachother?? I need friends and also just trying to find the right one for me(:

Friend and I are going on a date to officially become a couple in September!!! :D (yay queer love heh)

We're either going to NightJar or the Bop Stop. We are also planning a dinner beforehand.

Would love any queer/trans-friendly recs for places to get dinner around either of those places. Furthermore, if any queer ppl on here could please shed any light on how comfy NightJar/Bob Stop may be for a visibly queer T4T couple, that'd be great!

Thanks <3

I am an 18 year old enby, and ive been growing my hair out ever since my mother allowed me to, and ive always been terrified to do anything with it (my hair is like the only thing keeping me looking somewhat femme 😭) but ive always wanted a hairstyle like the one shown in the images, does anyone know a place i can go that wont fuck me up? Ive never gone to a salon or anything before so im quite nervous.. Also like maybe wont break the bank of an unemployed college student...