No many more types could be included on this list, and some men may fit into many categories.

Still, in the world of online dating, some types seem more prevalent than others.

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Sex has never been a particularly pleasant experience for me. It was all so new, but even then I remembered being confronted with the reality of the internet's sway on people's attitudes and mores: "no blacks, no Asians, no fats, no fems." The inherent racism of gay male hookup culture masquerading as a "preference" akin to height or hair color is an issue I've struggled with since then -- and have grown weary discussing -- but it's incidental to my argument here. And I perpetuated the cycle of unreal expectations and ideals.

You should make sure you’re well informed before you start out, not just about the types of women you’re likely to come across, but also the size of membership, cost and service of each site. I’ve met many western guys who met their partner on Thai dating sites, and highly recommend this avenue over nightclubs, bars and introductions, which often turn into a nightmare.

It's a fundamental part of being a gay man, of being a human being, but the "fun" part has always eluded me. Being online and having a world of men at your fingertips with a wall of anonymity between you and them makes us all awful people. Homosexuality is acknowledged narcissism and guys tend to seek out others like themselves.

Don't get me wrong, I always enjoyed the bumping of proverbial uglies (I am a romantic at heart, after all) but the lead-up before and the fallout thereafter eclipsed that enjoyment. It reinforces unreal body expectations, encourages the enumeration of ideal qualities/deal breakers, and contributes to the further disconnectedness of my already disconnected generation. So I tried to be like the guys I wanted to attract.

For me, the process of hooking up has become an addiction. I've tried both and I can say from experience -- it takes a real man to be a queen. Guys telling me how sexy I was, or how cute I was, or what a great body I had made me feel good about myself. Working out also made me feel good about myself, but that esteem was tied to the approval of others.

The insecurity that you're not masculine enough when masculinity is demanded of you -- absolutely -- as a matter of course from other gay men. From the ludicrously inflated pecs of Tom of Finland to the sculpted torsos on Grindr, gay men have always prized the hyper masculine, but this exaltation of all things manly forces those of us who don't necessarily fit within those rigid gender constructs to make one of two choices: rebel or conform.