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How to pick up chicks?

I am so totally clueless. I've identified as straight for most of my life although knowing inside that it wasn't a complete truth. I'm finally feeling comfortable enough with myself and my sexuality to start dating/sleeping with women but I'm terrified. I don't drink and am too afraid of disease for random hookups but I don't want a serious relationship or commitment right now and fear that no one will want to be with my inexperienced ass without really having a thing for me.

What's a girl to do?

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  • Gina_thumb_small
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    Make friends. Don't go to bars looking for hookups and don't troll the sex-infested waters of Craig's List; instead, simply make friends with lesbians. There are soccer teams for this. And Tegan & Sara concerts.

    The more lesbians you know, the greater the chance that some of them will develop crushes on you. Don't lie about your inexperience, but don't make it a big deal either. A simple, "I'd love to make out with a girl, I just haven't really had the right opportunity!" can be a huge turn on.

    And believe me, word will get around that you are on the market. Fresh meat. Er, tofu. Welcome to the team!

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  • Skull_pumpkin_small
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    You're on the right track by asking how you pick up women instead of asking how to get women to pick you up. Many women are socialized to let someone else make the first move, but if both of you are waiting for the other one to make the first move, you'll never get anywhere.

    No random hookups but no committed relationships... I think what you mean is that you would like to date and get horizontal with your dates after an appropriate period of time but without having to have discussions about whose couch goes best in the new apartment.

    Caution: a lot of women move reallyreallyfast into capital-R Relationships after sex. You have been warned.

    This is really two questions.

    To date women, go to where there are women who are reasonably likely to want to date you. Since you don't drink, you may want to skip the Wild Rose for a non-drinking venue like Outventures (for example) that centers around something other than beer. If a woman attracts you, talk to her. Touch her arm or hair if she seems responsive. Ask her to join you for coffee or ice cream, or a movie. The worst thing that will happen is that she will decline. That said, you don't need to rush this.

    As for sleeping with women, take it slow. Lead up to kissing, to making out, to sex. Take your time--it's fun. If you're out, I don't think your lack of experience is a liability. Be willing to take an active role in sex--don't rely on your partner to do everything, and ask what she likes--and you'll be fine. An inexperienced woman who really wants to be a good lover can't go badly wrong in my eyes.

    Good luck, and happy hunting!

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  • Sacri_ordines_by_charism_small
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    in order:

    1. Be honest, like you're being here. We've all been "terrified, yet ready" about love at some point, right?

    2. Start small. Put out an online ad for makeout sessions + no expectations, w4w - do this as a warm-up for yourself to dip the proverbial toe in the water.

    3. Test the shark infested waters. Hang a shingle that says 'lesbian virgin!' and see who flocks to you: then pick and choose carefully among 'em.

    4. Study. Go watch the singles scene at the Rose or other joints of an L-friendly persuasion; observe and see if that helps make the dating scene any easier / less scary. Ideally, go with a friend, straight or not, to make sure the evening's a little more than a leering session. ;)

    5. You have a right to be confident. Yes, there are plenty of girls who like girls (or like boys AND girls) who'll really have a thing for you, whether or not you're experienced.
    I mean, who puts 'experience' at the top of their dealbreaker list, anyway? If you've got a good soul, can laugh at yourself, look hot, don't mope around like Eeyore, and can be passionate about life/love/kissing, then the major potential issues are already hurdled.

    Best luck in love!

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