Girl’s were asked,
“What 1 thing would you advise a girl for her first nite on the gay scene?”

“Go with a big group of friends.”
“Watch the amount of alcohol you drink”
“Go with friends who have been on the scene before”
“Be yourself”
“Just enjoy the music and the vibe… think about fancying people once you’re used to
being in the atmosphere”
“Don’t leave your drink on the side” (in case of drink spiking)”

Have “Enough money to get home”
Once you’re in a bar or club, “Stay where you feel comfortable” .
“Have protection on you”
“Watch out for the experienced older lesbians who can try to take advantage of new faces”
Take a “Trusted friend”
“Have credit on your mobile phone” (& that its charged!)
Think about getting a “Personal alarm” (for travelling home late after a bar/club)

“Don’t fall for anyone on your first night – find out who is who first”
“Don’t be too quiet, let rip!”
“Don’t do anything you may regret”
“Flirt! Don’t trust dodgy older women”
“Have a good time!”

“Go with friends and make sure you go home with the same friends”
“Don’t feel under any pressure to do or take anything”
“Try not to go out on your own, if you do end up going on your own, don’t trust every pretty/cute face you see”.
“Be careful of drugs in drink (spiking)”

“Don’t get too drunk!”
“Don’t get too nervous, you could end up throwing up as soon as you get into a club (like I did)”
“Don’t rush into anything, be yourself”
“Do not feel pressured”

“Don’t go home with (get off with) anyone”
“Look good”
“Just relax and be yourself”
“Be alert!!”