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Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Trans* Resources
Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality

http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/orient.html

This site for the American Psychological Association provides just plain answers to the most common questions about sexual orientation. Text format, very readable, fact-based and backed up with hard clinical research—but not overly medical in tone.

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Blair

http://www.youth.org/zines/blair/

The online "superzine for kooks and retards such as yrself!" An interesting array of articles for the most alternative of alternative people, ranging from academic discussions about the "ugliest shoes on the planet" (Clark Wallabees) to Pippi Longstocking movies.

CHIC: Crossdressers Heterosexual Intersocial Club

http://www.transgender.org/tg/chic/index.html

Web site for a cross-dressing group based out of L.A.—a very private organization that requires board approval for membership. Lists of other significant groups for folks of the same persuasion, dozens of links to other relevant sites.

The ClubKid Page

http://www.cris.com/~Kalina/Vamp/ClubKid.html

Transgendered page with host/hostess Kalina Isato. Plenty of links to interesting sites for cross-dressers, entertaining info on some of Kalina's own adventures, and of course great makeover and dressing advice from an expert.

The Different Loving Page

http://gloria-brame.com/diflove.htm

Covers topics ranging from your basic D&S and foot fetishes to infantilism, body piercing, water sports, and more, extending as far as the human imagination. Features interviews from the book Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance & Submission. More links to related sites than can be counted.

Dyke TV

http://www.dyketv.org/index.html

A weekly show produced by lesbians for lesbians, the show mixes news, commentary, and the arts. Lesbian film-makers all around the country are encouraged to help create the public access show's segments.

The Gay & Lesbian Bar Guide

http://www.webpost.com/barguide/

Pick a state and learn where to go to have an alternative time. A form is even provided to submit bars not yet in the guide.

The Gay & Lesbian National Hotline

http://www.glnh.org/

A nonprofit organization that provides a vital service to the gay community by providing nationwide toll-free peer-counseling, information, and referrals. Offers links, a business referral database, and the opportunity to join the hotline.

GL Web

http://glweb.com/

This searchable site includes some of the best of the gay and lesbian Web—the Top Ten list provides not only great links but a description of each so that you can decide whether you want to jump before you take the leap. The news section includes both mainstream and alternative journalism. Excellent graphics and a well-designed layout.

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Grassroots Queers

http://critpath.org/~tracy/gq/queers.html

Dedicated to fighting hatred and bigotry and promoting equal rights for queers through networking, organizing, and direct action.

Intersex Society of North America (ISNA)

http://www.isna.org/

Support and advocacy group for intersexuals, defined here as "individuals born with anatomy or physiology which differs from cultural ideals of male and female." Very heavy on medical terminology; parents who are concerned about dealing with these issues should find this site enlightening but may need a medical dictionary handy.

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The Isle of Lesbos

http://www.sappho.com/

Well-designed pages of poetry, art, and links to other lesbian-related sites. Coverage of sapphic poetry is extensive.

The Lesbian History Project

http://www-lib.usc.edu/~retter/main.html

Site dedicated to record, archive, and publicize work on lesbian history in any geographic area or time period, with an emphasis on lesbians of color in general and southern California in particular.

The National TransGender Guide

http://www.tgguide.com/

Michelle's Mid Day Break is the main feature of this drag-oriented e-zine, put together by a cross-section of folks from around the country (okay, pun intentional). Chat rooms, plenty of shopping and other resources, personals, anonymous newsletters and mailing lists for subscribing, and of course the lovely Michelle, who enjoys "being a girl."

Out.com

http://www.out.com/

Make-OUT! online dating service (free and anonymous). Details on the gay community, lifestyles, news, entertainment and education, and you mustn't miss Out magazine online.

The Pines Guesthouse

http://www.travelbase.com/destinations/keywest/pines-keywest/

The home page of a Key West resort devoted to providing a friendly, relaxed, affordable atmosphere. Clothing optional.

PlanetOut

http://www.planetout.com/

Lots of lively chat, a fascinating reference library, focus on political and community activities, and resources, resources, resources! (The QRD is particularly useful.) A very upbeat place for people to connect to people with the same outlook.

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Queer Resources Directory

http://www.qrd.org/qrd/

More than 18,000 files—covering practically everything related to the gay/lesbian/bi/trans* lifestyle. Plenty of useful information in an easy-to-use alphabetic format, plus dozens of links to related sites.

Qworld

http://www.qworld.org/

Chat areas, message boards, links to other LGBT* sites—and even resources for the "straight" visitor . Fascinating animated comic strip (be patient; those graphics take a while to download). QZine and other online magazines.

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