GayInAthens.com is committed to being a resource for Athens, Georgia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. As such, we maintain a question-and-answer service called Ask Athens. This is your place to ask our panel of writers and community leaders about issues that affect you. And you can do so anonymously. So, next time you’ve got [...]

GayInAthens.com reader Heidi Lynne submitted the following question:
Where can I meet lesbians, in Athens, like me? I feel like I’m the only girl in town who likes girls.
But Rhett, where will I go? What will I do?
Frankly, my dears, I DO give a damn! A good bit of the feedback that I have been receiving [...]

GayInAthens.com reader Taher submitted the following question:
i do masturbate daily from last 4/5 years … and still doing 1 time everyday … so may i know how can i stop it and what is its future i mean damages … thank u …
Lucky for you, Taher, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with masturbation. You can do [...]

GayInAthens.com reader Gloria submitted the following question:
I would like to find a lesbian Baptist church that I can feel free to attend without people whispering. Can you help?
Well, Gloria, you’re in luck. Athens has at least two churches that are very welcoming to the LGBT community. Of course, many other churches may be accepting as [...]

GayInAthens.com reader Mr. Zooroo submitted this question:
How can I have sex with bisexual women in Athens? I need an easy way to find this as I am visiting Athens within the next weeks.
This might be the most interesting question we’ve had so far. And, to be honest, I’m not sure I’m the best one to [...]

GayInAthens.com reader Matthew submitted the following question:
Okay, so I’ve been accepted to several schools and as you know the college process is winding down. Ummm, so I was just wondering about the LGBT climate at UGA in comparison to other schools. Really right now it’s UGA against Boston University and my parents are pushing for [...]

Blur is Athens' only gay club and bar.
GayInAthens.com reader Chase sent the following question:
Where are gay bars in Athens? I am looking for a job.
Athens is only home to one gay bar, per se, and that’s BLUR. The nightclub and bar is located at 227 West Dougherty Street, just outside the main downtown drag. [...]

GayInAthens.com reader Mik’m sent the following question:
I’m looking for a gay-friendly/knowledgeable doctor in Athens. Any suggestions?
Most doctors are good with all patients, gay or straight, and can address your physical and emotional needs efficiently. Of course, there are some doctors that may be more in-tune to issues affecting gay men and lesbians.
The Gay and Lesbian [...]

GayInAthens.com readers Steve and Ed from San Fransisco, California, submitted the following questions, which was answered comprehensively on our new relocation guide page.
Very nice site! So stylish and nice to view. We’re hoping that you can help us out … we have a few questions. What is the LGBT community like in Athens? We live [...]

American ideals and societal norms say it's not OK to be gay. One reader writes to us about his own quest to find himself.
The following questions was submitted through our Ask DLish feature.
Question: I have no idea what to do. For years, I have been a strong anti-homosexual man and I grew up in a [...]

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For this metaphor to work on this site, just imagine the woman is a man!
Question:
Dear DLish,
I have been dating this guy for about a year-and-a-half, and we have gotten along OK. We live together. I have always been somewhat hesitant about some aspects of him, such as his smoking pot and general lack of enthusiasm [...]

Question: I’m fairly new to Athens. I’m trying to figure out how to meet more people like me but I don’t drink so I don’t hang out at bars and I’m not a student and those are the only two places I’ve found information on. I would like to date but I feel like I’m [...]

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Lambda Alliance is hosting its first drag show on March 20th. This amateur drag extravaganza will serve as not only a fundraiser for Lambda, but as an awesome opportunity for everyone to come together and camp it up, down, and wherever else you want for [...]

Does one-time sex with someone of the same sex mean you're gay?
Question:
I’m a 19-year-old guy, and I had sex with a guy. Does this make me gay?
- One Timer
Answer:
Dear One Timer,
Honey, did you like it?  You know that if you like it, then you’re probably gay … right? Seriously though, no one besides you can [...]