GayFriendFinder

Originally created in 1996, GayFriendFinder seems to be one of the pioneers when it comes to connecting with local gay men. With a fairly easy-to-use sign-up option, free users are invited to connect with either local gay singles in their geographical area or couples who are looking for friends or group fun.

GayFriendFinder also supports several types of relationships—marriage, casual relationships, or short encounters. It has features that help its members master the art of online dating. It has blogs and groups that really foster and strengthen the gay community that it has built over the years. And as an affiliate of Friend Finder Network, you can expect that GayFriendFinder shows you the wild side of things as you navigate through the online gay community.

While it is designed exclusively for Gay men, there's also a companion site called OutPersonals. This is much larger and caters to the gay, lesbian and bisexual community.