For the last three years we have owned a timeshare just outside of downtown Cancun.  Is it 'safe' to be openly gay male in Cancun?
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Cancun gets many types of visitors. Mexico though generally religious and conservative and machismo is one way but Cancun is more the party version and willing to turn its head in many aspects.
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San Francisco is so hip and cool it only seems like everyone is gay. \n\nSome of the best places to hang-out are in "gay" neighborhoods. \n\nAnd if you drop your keys on Castro Street, don't be a dork and kick them to Market St. Bend down and pick them up. You might just make someone's day.\n\nCheers.
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Absolutely, it's safe!  Things are much the same as in a really friendly pub.  If you're not interested, just say "No thank you."\n\nDon't do anything you're not comfortable with and pleasuredome is supposed to be the pants!  I wish I were going.
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It depends if your son wants you to go with him. If you are the type of parent who is also a close friend with your child, then there likely won't be any problem. But if you're just asking because you want to be sure of his well-being while he is there, and you want to be able to watch over him, then no, you shouldn't go with him. \n\nYou need to take into consideration the type of relationship the two of you share and if that will work in his favor while he is there or against it.\n\nIf your son wants someone to go with him because he has never gone before, maybe he should ask a friend to go, someone his age so he won't feel completely alone while he's there. Straight friends often go with their gay friends in order to be supportive and it would likely not be frowned on by the people in the club.\n\nThe best way to find decent places for him to go would be to contact people in the gay community and ask them. Try looking up a local PFLAG group or one of the associations linked with GLSEN.
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There is always a gay community lurking somewhere, even in the most repressed backwater area of the world.  My first suggestion would be to go internet hunting.  Go to Gay.com and look for your area in the chat section, and just start talking to people.  Though be forewarned a lot of those guys can be just totally obnoxious.  You'd probably be surprised to find something in your area.  \n\nAnother place to look would be in the "gay guides."  The Damron company makes gay travel guides, and there may be one for an area very close to where you live.  Just check on Amazon.\n\nAs for mentorship, unfortunately that's not something that our community is very big on.  Usually at colleges and universities you'll have a gay student alliance.  You may also have a local gay community center somewhere nearby.  You can usually call there and talk to someone very friendly who can help you with your questions.  \n\nAnd no 24 is not too old to learn.  I have friends who never came out until they were in their 40s.  \n\nI wish you lots of luck.
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When we went to Jamaica this past October, we were told it was illegal, but it was around - we must've gotten offers to buy it at least twice a day.  I've heard if you're using it at the resorts, you only get told by hotel security to go to your room... but if you're outside of the resort - you will land your butt in jail... can't be a fun place to be.\n\nBelow is the link showing it's illegal.
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Nope, I have lived in New York, Las Vegas, California (briefly), and Idaho (Lewiston), as well as Tucson, Arizona where I currently am.  None of the above were particularly clean, safe, or economically secure.  \n\nIf you want cleanliness, safety, and economic development, move to a suburb or a rural area, and commute to work if you need to.
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having lived in both areas, I would say that is is dependent on what part of each city you choose, and prior to 2004, I would have said Columbus, but with the recent voting patterns and very strict amendment that restricts all rights of non-married couples (straight and gay), I would make them on equal footing now.  Both cities have strong gay communities and resources - if you do a web search, both cities should have gay yellow pages and websites with gay-friendly resources.   If you are looking to live there, I would also suggest staying in the more urban, "city"areas and not getting too far out into suburbs - tolerance seems to go down the farther out you get!
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I did not know about this issue in the Netherland or the NVD... \n\nCan I add a comment/ question to this- I know there is a group here in the US called Gay Man Boy Love or something like that.  I first heard of it on South Park and I thought it was a joke but then found it was for real.  \n\nFrom what I understand, they feel that pedophilia can be natural and is acceptable, like the NVD does.  I don't know if they are currently taking actions to legalize it or lower and eventually eliminate age of consent.  \n\nBut I wonder- how can the existence of these groups even be allowed?  Not to be crude, but I am sure there is some sharing of graphic pictures and websites- I doubt they can have many intellectual conversations on the topic.  \n\nJust an extra thought- albeit somewhat meandering and unfocused- I wanted to add to your question... hope you don't mind.
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Cookie, I know what your talking about. And I believe that the coming out experience for some people are much different than for others.  Perhaps for some it was hard for them to be accepted at home, so they are out in public. Some actually hid for so many years that coming out is like a rebirth to them and their excited and it's like a new life for them. They can finally be free and not enslaved by being closeted any longer.  I don't think that some homosexuals really care who we think they have sex with. They know that straight people have questions and some are very helpful in answering our questions. Yes I am straight. But I have a gay son.  And I also have a straight son, that equals two great kids! What I can tell you is that it is a process that a family goes through. There are different stages that a gay person and their family goes through. And this is evident in their behavior when they become relaxed and can be themselves. I hope this helped abit. I am a PFLAG Mom. Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. If you had more questions you can email PFLAG and they will be more than happy to answer your question.
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My mums garden, they love it and they are extremely gay all of the time. Go to Devon, past Okehampton turn left off of the a30, take the next right, drive for exactly 4.2 miles, turn left, nr 12 holly field road, say I sent you. Bring all of your gay mates she will love it. Can you perform YMCA for her as it is her favourite tune. My dad will no doubt join in as he is really gay too. \n\nGood luck mate.
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I would check the Internet for community groups or organizations within a reasonable distance near your town. \n\nThere are many great accepting gay organizations nation wide that would welcome you with open arms. \n\nWho knows? Maybe you will find Mr. Right there. \n\nGood Luck - Jude
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If you are only planning on going to Graceland, you won't see too many Southerners or Memphians there anyway.  I'd fear more for my life if I got caught in that part of town after dark because it's not in the best area.\n\nIn all seriousness, you'll be fine.  If you want to go to a bar, check out the Midtown scene...lots of gay bars in that area.  Pick up a Memphis Flyer, they're free and available most everywhere for a listing of particular places to go.
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Yes dear - of course you can - I've been telling women on this site about this very same issue - but they seem reluctant to believe that probably many of their 'straight' husbands are doing the same thing when they are out!  So, the sooner these women realize that this is nothing to do with homosexuality the better!\n\nGood luck
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that's very good of you as a parent . check the LGBT organizations in your town  http://www.lagaycenter.org/site/c.mvI4IhNZJwE/b.879315/k.D7A3/Homepage.htm\n\n this link might  help , the  best is that he get all the information about the bad things he will be exposed ( as teen no necessary for being gay ) and how to handle her orientation in the best way to  have a normal life and hopefully meet is life partner some day and pursue a good education  5 thumps u for being a good father
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There's quite a nice ratio of guys to girls in AZ. When I lived there, I had not problem. Of course being a gay guy helps. They're all mary's out there! When you're their say Hi to my bois Lance and Brucie!!
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Yah there is...I cant really remember when though. I think its in the summer!\nI am canadian...live 3 hours out of Vancouver BC....AND they celebrate a whole week for gays!