20 Things Gay Guys Want To Tell Their Heterosexual Women Friends

There are several things that a woman can still say or do in everyday life that could be considered bigoted.

When you meet a guy you didn't realize was gay, look for something else to comment on. Throw him a compliment. He'll love it.

So these aren't the only subjects that you can get into with us! We can talk sports, laugh at a jokes from the internet, or converse about current events.

Some women dream of finding a gay friend to pal around with. But remember that we're actual people too!

We know you love RuPaul's Drag Race and that you know what "beat" means. But don't push it, because this is OUR culture and we really appreciate it.

We are not an endangered species that needs to crossbreed in the laboratory to survive.

There's plenty of people appreciating him.

You can just scratch that little question off your list. Asked and answered.

A friendship in which one person just listens while the other talks only about herself isn't real friendship. Ask about your gay friend's life too!

The fact that I'm gay doesn't take away my desire to start a family, either through adoption or having my own children.

We can't help you figure out if the guy you're crushing on is gay or not. This is a stereotype.

Don't treat us like another one of your female friends.

And it might be something that the couple is still discussing and deciding on. Sometimes it's better not to ask about it or get involved if you don't know what's going on in private.

Call me for coffee! Take me to meet your family! Let's go catch a movie, you know?

You don't need to go around introducing John as your "gay friend." He's more than that.

There is a mistaken set of clichés that gay guys are completely settled in their sexuality, are comfortable with their bodies, and are promiscuous. It's simply not true. There are plenty of gay guys who are just as afraid of losing their virginity as you were a few years ago.

You're not always going to get handy tips, resolve your doubts, or dish about your attempt to give a guy a lil' poke just because your friend is gay.

And don't go around calling a guy you barely know fag, queen, or fairy. Ask him if he's okay with it first.

If you heard that "gays are so cheerful and funny," it isn't exactly 100% true. The rate of depression and anxiety among homosexuals is enormous.

Going out to gay clubs and having gay friends is not enough for our community. You need to be an activist, get informed, and march alongside the LGBT people that you like so much. We need you.