{"id":43,"date":"2016-06-30T14:47:59","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T13:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/news\/?p=43"},"modified":"2016-07-06T14:48:44","modified_gmt":"2016-07-06T13:48:44","slug":"meeting-speaking-gay-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/news\/2016\/06\/30\/meeting-speaking-gay-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Meeting up after speaking on a Gay Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have gone through the online formalities, you may have found someone you wish to meet up with outside the internet. This could be a rather daunting task if you\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve never done it before, but if you follow some simple guidelines, this doesn&#8217;t have to be the case. Remember that the hardest thing to do with someone online is break the ice; you already know that you have similar interests and needs. At this stage you may already know what each other looks like &#8211; you may have exchanged photographs, so all you have to do is relax, as this is truly where the fun starts.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Gay Forum Expectations<\/h2>\n<p>Picking a place to meet? Some people like to choose somewhere familiar to them, as this helps to settle any pre-meet-up nerves, but others may prefer totally new and neutral ground to the both of you. This should be discussed between the two of you. Bars are an excellent option &#8211; they allow you to relax, chat and get to know each other a little better, but they also allow you an easy escape if the person you meet doesn&#8217;t live up to your expectations. Trust your instincts! If the situation doesn&#8217;t feel right, and the person makes you feel uneasy in any way, then drawing the meet-up to a close is far easier in a public setting, as confrontation is less likely, and you can do it in a civilised manner. So, on the rare chance that things don&#8217;t go to plan, always be prepared with a back-up strategy.<\/p>\n<h2>Meeting someone new<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u00e2\u0080\u0099s get back to the fun aspects of meeting someone for the first time. Planning is the key to a smooth night. Think about what you know about this other person and plan around similar interests, so that you both have things to share and talk about. Maybe plan a movie visit, or some dinner, somewhere where you just get to hang out; this relieves an element of tension and removes a level of expectation from both of you.<\/p>\n<p>With any meeting or date, you want to make a great first impression, so plan what you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re going to wear prior to the evening. Try it on, make changes, play around for a few days beforehand &#8211; looking good makes you feel good! Take personal hygiene into consideration. You don&#8217;t know what might happen during the evening, so personal grooming is important; smelling great always makes a good impression, but don&#8217;t overdo it &#8211; you still want your natural musk shining through!<\/p>\n<h2>Safe Gay Sex<\/h2>\n<p>This is the time to remind you that being prepared really does pay off &#8211; so make sure you play safe and bring your own condoms to the proceedings. Of course, some people meet up for casual sex only. When this is the case, the emphasis should always be on safety. Meeting and visiting a local BDSM club or gay sauna is a good way to discern that your playmate is who they say they are, and that your play remains happy and consensual, until you get to know them better. Remember if you are not happy about anything when you meet them just politely leave, you never have to see them again!<\/p>\n<h2>Gay Escorts Don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t Disappoint<\/h2>\n<p>If the thought of meeting up with someone is a little daunting then consider booking a date with a Gay Escort, they are extremely skilled and are there just for you, or you could try out Gay Cams which are easy to use and convenient wherever you are. However you wish to play remember to relax &#8211; this is ultimately all about having a good time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have gone through the online formalities, you may have found someone you wish to meet up with outside the internet. This could be a rather daunting task if you\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve never done it before, but if you follow some simple guidelines, this doesn&#8217;t have to be the case. 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