Here are a few online Gay Dating / matchmaking services that I recommend, along with a description of the services that they offer. But first...

One of the things that I'm often asked is, "Can you really find decent guys at these online gay matchmaking services?" My answer is a resounding yes!

I personally have met, in person even, many great guys through these online personals sites. In fact, I moved in with and lived with a really great guy for over five years as a result of one of my personals ads. So don't hesitate, go for it, post your ad and check out and even go out on a date or two with some of the guys that have posted their ads.

If you've never been or posted an ad at an online dating service I should also tell you that it's a lot more fun than the personals in your newspaper. Not only do you read other peoples personal ads, but you're encouraged to join up for free, (usually) and post your own personal ad and profile of what type of a guy you are and what type of a guy you're looking for.

Naturally, all of these sites offer and push their paid services. I encourage you to do so at the dating sites that you think it would be worth your while, because you certainly get access to a lot more benefits and features - those features will vary from site to site.

By the way, one of the most important things I can tell you about these matchmaking services is that it pays to join more than one matchmaking service even if you join as a free member. The reason I say this, is because it gives you broader coverage so to speak.

To put it a little more crudely, you're in the business of advertising yourself, so it's a good idea to put your personals advertisement in as many places as possible. Who knows which online dating service "Mr. Right" or "Mr. Right for Now" is cruising...?

 Bear 411 - Chat and hook up with thousands of Bears.

 Bear-Licious - Bear-licious community, profiles, photo galleries, chat and more.

 Cruise Line - All male, coast to coast Canadian cruising phone lines.

 GayMatchMaker Australia - Australia's & New Zealand's premier gay dating site.

 Gay Romeo - Global site featuring Dating, Friendship & Love, and Escort profiles as well as special interest clubs. Popular in Europe.

 Lavender Liaisons - An exclusive matchmaking service offering a personalized approach for lesbians seeking a long term, committed relationship in the Silicon Valley - San Francisco Bay Area.

 LeatherGuys.net - Free personals site for gay leather, bdsm, latex, chaps, and fetish guys.

 Man Hunt - Great hookups with local guys from around the world, public and private pics; Real men in real time.

 My Partner Perfect - The first and only dating service with a compatibility system specifically designed for gay men.

 Recon - The world's largest fetish personals site for men, with over 454,839 members worldwide.

 Squirt - Your neighborhood cruising guide. (Mainly Canada and the U.S.)

 Urban Outings - Activities, social events, travel club for gay men. Alternative to gay dating services.