In the 70s gay men most often gathered at gay bars.
The men gathered there are suitors and they want to marry Penelope, Odysseus' wife.
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Gay men are already men.
Gay men are individuals who are attracted to other men romantically and/or sexually. Sexual orientation (being gay) does not influence someone's gender identity (being a man). Men, whether straight or gay, identify as male based on their self-perception and expression.
Usually they were used as a place for gay men to have random sex and do drugs, most common in SF and NY. In the late 70s and early 80s this was a common and acceptable practice in the gay community. Until people started paying more attention to AIDS realizing it could be spread sexually they were very popular. Now they are not allowed in SF.
When women are gay, they are interested in other women. When men are gay, they are intersted in other men
Only straight men hate being called gay. Most gay men prefer the term "gay."
Gay men usually chase other men.
About 3.5% to 8% of men are gay. That is a small minority.
There is no odor particular to gay men.
Gay men do not dislike lesbians.
Gay men wear the same kinds of underwear as straight men.