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A safe space for discussions regarding queer issues and sharing memes for LGBTQIA+ Community in India 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇮🇳

The community of gay, lesbian, bisexuals, transgender and queer folk of India.

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Are there any girls in India who are into translesbian. Are there even any translesbians in India?

I myself think am a translesbian. I am assigned male at birth, whenever I get alone time I like to cross dress. At the same time I feel attracted to women.Never have I ever felt attracted to other men. I just don't know what's happening. Sometimes I like to act and dress like a woman.I have even started shaving my body.

Btw I am manly to the outside world, my gym pr for chest press is 40kg dumbbell (I am 5'5"). But also sometimes I may appear girly.

2 Comments
2024/04/30
08:08 UTC

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Daily Discussions thread

For General discussions and interactions\~ And anything you have in mind

This is a scheduled post, that’ll be posted every day at 12PM.

If you’re looking for dates/friends, kindly go to the pinned dating thread.

Be kind and civil<3

4 Comments
2024/04/30
06:30 UTC

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Queer people have stood up for any and all human rights issue across world. The pro-Palestine cause took center stage in our pride and parades .The Muslim fraternity is not doing enough to reciprocate the support and voice against extreme homophobia and abuse.

It’s very unfortunate the larger Muslim population does not voice or do enough to protest and exert pressure for queer rights or let alone the rights of queer Muslims. It is time and only moral for larger rational Muslim population to come in support of lgbtq+ rights within their community, countries and culture. The time is now to reciprocate support by voicing up and voicing more in support of queer rights publicly and Its time to voice up and more against extreme homophobia in the religion and its culture. It’s a shame otherwise. In India - the queer folks have not once shied away from pushing up the incumbent govt for any discriminatory laws or narratives - be it Muslim rights , hijab , discrimination, etc. If anything I’ve seen us queer fight these issues as much or more than our own rights issue. .

40 Comments
2024/04/30
05:53 UTC

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Lost n Helpless

This gonna be typical gay guy post who suffers in his own home... so bear with me.

I'm at that point of life, where my parents wants me to marry (girl obv). And by that I mean they give me so much pressure and stress that I have to marry. Typical Indian parents who want DIL as housewife, so that they will be not burdened with house chores anymore. Obviously no matter how much I help my mom, it isn't enough.. she wants marriage to show off and uphold their reputation to those 2 korde ke rishtedar...

The degree of emotional blackmail and emotional manipulation an Indian parents can do... I think we all have the idea.. (that I'm not a good son, I'll become reason for their shame, and I'm good for nothing if I just can't make my mom and dad happy.. that Parents are always right and always do whats best for child)

My coming out has no effect, as they do not understand concept of homosexuality, nor they have any intention to understand. (Basicaly it's all gobar that I have adopted and have to become Normal again according to them.)

Truth be told, they do cry and are in pain that their child doesn't listen to them, which really hurts me. My mom stopped taking her medication and wishes to die. I wish I was straight but I'm not... and I can't just pretend to love a woman if I do get marry.. this also affecting my career, I can't get myself to get on chair and do my job, the future keeps tormenting my thoughts.

I know my parents love me alot.. but sometimes only love is not enough, I wish they respected and understood my feelings. This turmoil in me is building and don't know when I'll be break and say or do something that I'll regret forever..

I guess this is more of a rant, I'm hopeless about fixing my bonds with my family.

4 Comments
2024/04/29
17:32 UTC

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In the end it comes down to how you look.

I had a conversation with a guy. He found me on this subreddit only and texted me. We texted he was younger and wasn't my type so i cleared it up and also because I'm actually not looking for romantic relationships so I cleared that up tho I said I would like a gay/ male friend around me because I don't have one. I was talking to him we exchanged pictures we were still talking after that he said he's v introverted I said I'm kinda too. He agreed on that slow afternoons is better than parties and that we'd wanna hangout. He asked me out for coffee I denied because I had to study for a test today. Just now I checked telegram the chat is gone. And he asked me for validations so many times. His looks. His personality and I gave him assurance. I think when people say that they're not looking for romantic relationships and they talk like they don't have a superficial personality at the end they still wanna associate with someone who's conventionally attractive even for as a friend. And you'd have to HOT hot. Like the fact that they have choices online they're not gonna choose people who are avg only extremely hot or nothing. Thankfully I wasn't attached to him or anything but people genuinely have trust issues and we as a community suck.

7 Comments
2024/04/29
18:09 UTC

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Everything will be Okay

Sending Hugs 🫂🫂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

5 Comments
2024/04/29
15:50 UTC

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Bro’s marketing himself

Found a guy wearing this jeans while travelling in metro. Either he wore it let them know or just a chapri brand from koti?

11 Comments
2024/04/29
14:35 UTC

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Know that you are own

Hi. I have seen many people here on the subreddit waiting to be with someone. I guess I was like that.

Well, there is nothing wrong with looking or finding "the one," but the harsh reality is you are own your own.

You are born alone! You die alone.!

In b/w your lifespan, you do things alone. You get yourself to work, you cook, you clean, and you drag yourself to work and all through the tough days, even when you do not feel like doing this one your own!

So stop being hinged on waiting for someone

Instead Start being that someone for me!

I am not discouraging anyone from the hope of waiting to be with "the one," but it's unfortunate that the dating situation is very grim these days.

Do not be too focused on the prince galloping on a horse for you. However, if someone comes, welcome him/her/ etc., with open arms

Just give yourself love as much as you can

Put yourself FIRST always, but don't be mean or narcissistict. Be kind to you and others

The life is too small to be waiting for anyone!

Thanks, Have a good night!

11 Comments
2024/04/29
15:25 UTC

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How do you folks dispose condoms ?

I live in a gated community, there has been a bit of lot of action lately and I’m actually having a moral dilemma on how to dispose off them safely and privately ?

20 Comments
2024/04/29
15:00 UTC

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How do you ask your boyfriend for sex ?

It’s been while we had physical intimacy.

13 Comments
2024/04/29
13:40 UTC

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Short Film Competition for Indian LGBTQ+

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#LGTB+ #Inclusion #Filmmakers #ScriptWriting #Opportunity #India #Cinema #Diversity #Empowerment 🎥🌟

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2024/04/29
11:09 UTC

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I seriously need some advice about this !!!!!!!!

I am 27 F currently waiting for scholarship for a uni in UK and if that goes through I would leave India and the whole marriage thing will can be avoided at least till my course ends. But if I don't get that I'd have to find some mediocre job here in India and my parents will start looking for marriage and shit. They have been really chill till now regarding marriage but suddenly there is this urgency in their minds to get me married. They had promised me if I was doing great career wise they wont force me to get married. I have told my mom that I cant even imagine being physical with a guy but she just feels it will go away once I am in love and shit. I am not interested in sex and I like women but the sex part is still a point of confusion for me. I am still struggling with my sexuality and this whole marriage thing is making so anxious that I can't barely sleep. What should I do ?

3 Comments
2024/04/29
12:08 UTC

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Laapata Patis (looking for lost hubbies😭😭😭)

Well, being a gay is tough and I never had relationship in my entire life of 24 years, not looking for relationship here but maybe fwbs or friends and then see if things go further or not go further but dating culture among GB is so toxic like wtf are we even doing ?

So, any sunsar, sushil, cute, hot, handsome ladkas dm me

13 Comments
2024/04/29
11:49 UTC

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Whats one thing you feel that straight people take for granted but is very important for gay/lesbian/trans people

I mean, I feel straight people are kinda entitled or even bisexuals but we homosexuals and trans people have life - much difficult.

21 Comments
2024/04/29
11:44 UTC

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How you find dates ?

I mean I have been banned from Grindr but today I kinda installed it on phone of my best friend (to whom am out) and I found it to be worse than before lol

It keeps getting worse with more and more straight men, cross dressors and prostitutes on it

This app has no content policy, no moderation, they ban for no reason but allow such elements.....

How do you find dates ? Bumble pe toh nobody replies after 4-5 texts

17 Comments
2024/04/29
11:24 UTC

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Currently trying to find therapists and it is an exhausting process

I've finally mustered the courage to take the first step. The entire process of finding someone compatible could feel so self-defeating. On one hand, you've got to start budgeting even better, because the hourly sessions are so expensive, and then you've got to consider online therapy as you can't find, what would seem to be, good fits for queer folks in your town. And lastly, there're very few experienced queer - affirmative therapists... What issues did you all face while seeking mental health care?

Lastly, I'm looking for a queer man, as my therapist; as I'm a queer man myself (I know this isn't ideal; but it would be tremendously difficult for me to open up to someone else). I'm open to other genders as well. However, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable, discussing at length, my queer issues with a non-queer person; even if they're informed on queer issues/ practice queer affirmative therapy. I can't seem to find men, who openly identify as queer; in the queer mental-health orgs I found.

Did any one of you face anything similar? Let me know about your experiences.

2 Comments
2024/04/29
07:06 UTC

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Daily Discussions thread

For General discussions and interactions\~ And anything you have in mind

This is a scheduled post, that’ll be posted every day at 12PM.

If you’re looking for dates/friends, kindly go to the pinned dating thread.

Be kind and civil<3

3 Comments
2024/04/29
06:30 UTC

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I finally took the plunge to go away from casual dating to finding something substantial. It’s been a week and it’s already been a roller coaster though it’s the best feeling ever 😅. These random internet advice are so relatable❤️ Sharing with ya’ll my lovelies.

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2024/04/29
06:23 UTC

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God has Forsaken Us

I think we are doomed to be asking Top / Bottom / Versatile. Can you host or not for eternity. And what's with the early 20 year old Gays throwing shade unnecessarily . These young gay babies are so full of themselves.

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2024/04/29
02:31 UTC

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Laapata Ladies

..absolute must watch on Netflix! Show a girl her worth - such an incredible message.

6 Comments
2024/04/28
22:25 UTC

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How did your boyfriend/girlfriend cheat you ?

I think I got cheated. I will share more in updates. Meanwhile how did you guys got cheated. Are you okay ?

14 Comments
2024/04/28
20:48 UTC

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Bruh, I didn't know so many people on Grindr don't know how to spell 'Hi'

Some variations are:

Hye Hy Hay Huy Hiy Hai Hie He Bolo

Feel free to add more 😂

40 Comments
2024/04/28
17:48 UTC

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Is there any actual lesbian groups in kerala that organize meetups?

Meetups

0 Comments
2024/04/28
17:17 UTC

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gymbros and homophobia

okay this might be a rant but i’m so frustrated to see these homophobic gymbros on instagram getting so much attention from gays, like can we not thirst over someone who clearly hates our existence??? and some of us cross all the lines, the comments are so shameful to look at. flirting with someone is one thing and straight up sexualising them is different, this only leads to their homophobia.

24 Comments
2024/04/28
16:15 UTC

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Dating sucks… Big time!

Nobody I have ever matched with on dating apps like Hinge/Bumble/Tinder has shown me any kind of interest. It’s always me initiating the conversation, making plans to meet and stuff. I tell you ZERO effort from their part. I’m fairly decent looking, educated, and open minded. What seems to be the issue here? Do guys don’t understand the concept of dating apps or dating in general? Are gay guys in India fucked up in their heads (sorry if it’s a stretch), or just don’t know what they want in life? I mean why even swipe right in the first place? And whatever happened to replying back? Yikes!

3 Comments
2024/04/28
15:40 UTC

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What being queer feels like sometimes

7 Comments
2024/04/28
15:05 UTC

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When are the pride rally's?

So I live in the middle east and I've never gotten to experience a pride rally or march.. and this Pride month in June, I wanna visit Pune (hometown) and Mumbai for pride month for the rallies.

If anyone can let me know the dates and locations, I can book my tickets accordingly!!

So excited 😎😁🤩

Thank you!

3 Comments
2024/04/28
10:13 UTC

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Rant: Can someone sensitize Indian media to trans-inclusive language?

I am just tired of seeing "transgenders" (worst), or even for those who are trying their best "transmen", "transwomen" in the Indian media. Who's going to tell them "transgender" or "trans" is an adjective? Is there a body out there that makes a editorial style guide that the Indian press/media use? Perhaps someone here that works in journalism might have some idea?

/end rant

4 Comments
2024/04/28
09:33 UTC

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