A 2006 report issued by The Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation concluded that the number of same-sex couples in the U.S. grew from nearly 600,000 in the year 2000 to almost 777,000 by 2005. A 2011 report by the Institute estimated that 4 million adults identify as gay or lesbian. Whether you believe the number of people willing to proclaim they are lesbian has grown, or the number of women who prefer relationships with other women has actually expanded – the significance of these numbers remains exactly the same. The size of the open and out lesbian dating pool is more than six times the size of what it was only a handful of years ago.

The outspoken LGBT community is also becoming a decisive force in matters as far ranging as political campaigns and media marketing campaigns. In fact, The New York Times recently reported that “Mr. Obama’s more than three-to-one edge in exit polls among the 5 percent of voters who identified as gay, lesbian or bisexual was more than enough to give him the ultimate advantage, according to the study, by Gary J. Gates of the Williams Institute at the U.C.L.A. School of Law, in conjunction with Gallup.

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For the longest time, women have had to balance their romantic desires with social pressures to confine themselves to specific kinds of ‘acceptable’ love for the sake of reputational security. A small number of Lesbian women and ladies with hardcore fetishes have always bucked against suggested ‘morality’ but for the majority of ladies and especially bi-curious females the risk was often too great for self-exploration at local clubs and other hometown meeting places. Finally the Bisexual Dating revolution online has freed women to find love in whatever variety and quantity desired, without apprehension of any diminished respect in their offline community.

“Taking those first steps from the parking lot to the entry of a brick-and-mortar lesbian club was a difficult thing for many women back in the day” said Lara McKenzie of GirlfriendsMeet.com. “Going online, feeling the autonomy of having stringent privacy settings and being able to unveil your identity in gradual stages that keep you completely anonymous to everyone but the specific romantic interests you are seeking to connect with has made a world of difference for everyone, but the impact is even more significant among Bi-Curious women hoping to test the waters of a Bisexual Dating relationship while minimizing any risks if they later decide to return to a heterosexual lifestyle.”

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Do you find yourself falling back on the tired date of dinner and a movie? Without a doubt, it’s an easy rut to fall into. To truly wow a prospective partner or a life mate, it’s not just a good idea to be creative with dating; it could change your relationship for the better. It’s common knowledge that doing fun things with your partner can stimulate your relationship but it’s a little less obvious that the human brain needs change to remain stimulated. That applies to dating. In addition to engaging brain cells, it can help two people to see one another in a different light while getting out of their comfort zones. Read on for some examples to spark your creativity.

1. Get moving. Many people find themselves more fully alive and in tune with their partner during and after exercise. Recreational sports like skiing or mountain biking are great ways to enjoy each others company while getting the blood flowing. Remember to be creative about the whole thing and operate inside your own budget. You could go for a run in the park or play laser tag. You’ll both be refreshed and exercising the need for play will help to relax you for whatever comes next.

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All right, you know that you’re hot, so it’s no question that filtering out the wrong types of dates is becoming a major inconvenience. How many pitiful conversations with Mister or Misses Wrong must you have to realize that certain types are just not your type?

Are you a woman annoyed by guys that use abbreviations or who can’t spell? Are you a guy annoyed at tweens, teens, and “ppl dat talk like dis FTW?” Then it’s time to take a stand against all this free attention. Refuse to give free attention to people you don’t like! You don’t have to be a mean guy or girl you ignore a person, or even put someone on “block.” All it means is that you don’t have time to get to know this person, or spend three hours gently explaining to him or her why that is.

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When the internet first spawned consumer based communities like America Online, there was an immediate draw to social aspects of the new medium like forum systems, chat rooms and the like. Along with the gold rush of early adopters seeking love online, a long list of challenges were uncovered for specific niches of the new digital communities. Stories of harassment or false identity were especially prevalent in chat rooms intended to satisfy Women Seeking Women, where men posing as women and heterosexual hecklers muddied the waters by passing around fake photos and pretending to be people they weren’t for the cheap thrill of fooling unwitting lesbian ladies new to online dating. Fortunately that has all changes as the internet continue to evolve and the world of lesbian dating online is becoming increasingly popular among women seeking a new romance or potential life partner.

The essential problem with early variations of chat room dating and online communities was the mistake of lumping everyone into a single interface and expecting people to sort themselves accurately. Now, with a collection of sites specifically designed to accommodate Women Seeking Women, and a savvy community vetting new members as they become better known to veterans of the online lesbian dating pool – ladies are finding the online experience to be much more rewarding.

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