Lgbt chat rooms

LGBT chat rooms with a friendly community

Our LGBT chat rooms are a space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people, anyone questioning, and allies. It's somewhere to talk without having to explain yourself, swap stories with people who've been through similar things, or just have a normal conversation about films and food with people who get it.

What people talk about

The room covers everything. On a typical night you'll find people chatting about TV and music, someone asking for advice on coming out to their family, others sharing news about Pride events in their city, and a few regulars debating the best queer films of the year. You can join any thread, or start your own.

Gay, lesbian, bi, trans and questioning

Everyone is welcome here, whatever label they use or don't use. Gay chat and lesbian chat often happen side by side in the main room, and you can open private conversations with anyone you get on with. If you're still figuring things out, you're welcome too. Lots of people say talking to strangers here was the first time they said certain things out loud.

Room etiquette

• Use the name and pronouns people give you. If you're unsure, ask politely.
• Don't question anyone's identity or demand they explain it.
• Keep other people's stories private. What's shared in the room stays in the room.
• Allies are welcome to listen and learn. Lead with curiosity, not opinions.

Privacy and safety

Not everyone in this room is out, and some people live in places where being openly LGBT is risky. Pick a chat name you've never used anywhere else, keep identifying details vague and never share someone else's information. Our Anonymous Chat page explains more about protecting your identity.

Harassment, slurs and anyone who joins to cause trouble are removed quickly. Block and report anyone who makes the room feel unwelcoming, and our moderators will take it from there.

Finding your people

Many regulars say the best part of this room is the sense of community: seeing familiar names, being remembered and having somewhere to go on a hard day. If you're looking for friendship as well as chat, the Make Friends room is a good next stop.

Supporting each other

Many regulars remember how much it helped to find people like them when they were starting out. If someone new arrives nervous, a simple welcome goes a long way. Share your experience if it's useful, listen more than you advise, and point people to local LGBT support services when they need more help than a chat room can give.